About applying for traffic register number
To buy or register a motor vehicle in South Africa as a foreigner, you must produce your foreign identification document. If this document is not available, you will need to apply for a Traffic Register Number, provided you have a valid passport with supporting documentation that provides proof that you are legally in South Africa.
A Traffic Register Number is the main identification number accepted for road traffic transactions.
A Traffic Register Number is also required when you want to personalise an organisation’s motor vehicle.