Here's when you can renew your licence this month
THE KZN Department of Transport released a statement informing the public of weekend dates and operating times of drivers licence testing centres and motor licensing offices for the month.
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The Winklespruit Drivers Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) is open on Saturdays, July 19 and July 26 for all drivers licence-related transactions from 07:00 until 14:00. To book an appointment to renew your drivers licences or for any other enquiries, email [email protected]
For motor vehicle licence transactions, the Winklespruit Sizakala Centre motor licensing office will be open on July 19 and July 26 from 07:30 until 14:00. This office only accepts card payments.
The KZN DoT advised the community that DLTCs offer drivers licence-related services, including bookings for both learners and drivers tests, renewal of drivers licences, applications for and renewals of PrDPs and collection of drivers licence cards. Motor licensing offices offer only vehicle licensing-related services such as renewals of vehicle licence discs, change of vehicle ownership and more.
The following documents are needed for the processing of drivers licence renewal applications:
• Identity Document/Smart Card and a copy thereof
• R250 for issue of drivers licence (provincial offices only accept card payments)
• R90 for temporary drivers licence (provincial offices only accept card payments) and an ID-sized black and white or colour photograph.
The following should be noted regarding proof of residence:
• Must not be older than 3 months
• Must clearly state the physical address, for example, a bank statement or store account statement
• If the applicant is residing with parents, a letter by the parent accompanied with the proof of residence is required
An eye test certificate from an optometrist is preferred and must not be older than 3 months.
Detailed information regarding drivers licences, including – Renewals and PrDPs can be found at https://www.kzntransport.gov.za/faq/index.htm#DriversLicences
Detailed information regarding learners licences can be located at https://www.kzntransport.gov.za/faq/index.htm#Licencing
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