Description

A traffic register number is issued to foreign citizens who are not in possession of a South African Identity Document and serves the purpose of an acceptable identification number used for road traffic transactions. The traffic register number is required when a foreigner wants to register a motor vehicle in South Africa.

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Steps to follow

• Visit your nearest traffic office.
• Complete form ANR, Application and Notice in respect of Traffic Register Number.
• Bring the following  documents:
• • a certified copy of a passport or temporary residence permit
  • identity document issued by a recognised authority.

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Legal framework

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

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

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Service standard

It may take six weeks to process the application.

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Cost 

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Forms to complete

Contact your nearest traffic office.

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Contact details