Description

This service is for qualified drivers who have lost their driver’s licence. To replace a lost or damaged driver’s licence go to your nearest traffic office.

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Steps to follow

• Go to your nearest traffic office.
• Complete form DL1, Application for driving licence.
• Bring the following:
• • identity document or passport
  • two black and white ID photos.
• Pay the application fee.
• An eye test will be done on site, and your fingerprints will be taken.

You may also apply for a temporary driver’s licence. For this you will need to pay an additional fee and provide another black and white ID photo.

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Legal framework

(Documents are provided in PDF format. To open PDF documents, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or higher installed on your computer.)

National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996)

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Service standard

• Your new driver’s licence should be ready within four to six weeks.
• A temporary driver’s licence is issued immediately.

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Cost 

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Forms to complete

Application for driving licence, DL1 is available at the driver's licence testing station.

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Contact details