Vehicle license renewal 2024: What do you need to renew vehicle license?
Driving an automobile in South Africa without a valid vehicle license is illegal. Therefore, renew your license at any registering authority or post office that is allowed to issue motor vehicle licenses or through the NaTIS website, the Post Office South Africa website, your city's municipality website, and other websites approved by the Department of Transport. Learn more about vehicle license renewal below.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Vehicle license renewal in 2024
- Where can you download a vehicle license renewal from?
- What is the grace period for an expired vehicle license in South Africa?
- Where can you get a vehicle license renewal?
- Can you renew your vehicle license online?
- What are the penalties for late vehicle license renewal?
- How much is a car license in South Africa?
- How much is a vehicle license renewal in SA?
- What is the cost of vehicle license renewal?
- Can you renew your car license at Pick n Pay?
Renew your vehicle licenses annually before it expires. Meanwhile, buses use a bi-annual motor vehicle license, which must be renewed every six months. You have a grace period of 21 days from the expiry date of your license. Failure to renew your vehicle license attracts late licensing penalties and arrears.
Vehicle license renewal in 2024
A vehicle license (a vehicle registration certificate) differs from a driver's license. The former proves the automobile is in a roadworthy condition and can be used on public roads, while the latter shows the driver is skilled enough to drive vehicles on a public road. This article explains:
- The vehicle license renewal process at a registering authority or post office.
- How to renew your car license online through the NaTIS, the Post Office South Africa, and the City of Cape Town's municipality websites.
- Documents are needed for vehicle license renewal.
If a vehicle lacks a transparent windscreen, the license is fitted in a visible position on the left front side and in a watertight container. Renewing your license can be done through various methods, as explained below:
The vehicle license renewal process at a registering authority or post office
If the vehicle has a transparent windscreen, the license must be visible to a person standing in front or to the left side of the automobile. If your car's license has expired, here is how to obtain a new one at a registering authority or post office:
- If the automobile is a heavy load or public vehicle, initiate the process by acquiring a roadworthiness certificate.
- Take the certificate and other required documents to the nearest registering authority or post office issuing vehicle licenses.
- Pay the license fee specified on your motor vehicle license renewal notice (MVL2).
- If you did not receive a renewal notice, request form ALV (Application for Licensing of Motor Vehicle) and fill it out.
- After completing the steps outlined above, the registering authority or post office officials will process your vehicle license application on the same day.
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How can you renew your car license online in South Africa?
The Department of Transport approves vehicle license renewal on the National Administration Traffic Information System (NaTIS) online platform, the Post Office South Africa website, and other authorized websites.
NaTIS vehicle license renewal online process
Renewing your license on the NaTIS online platforms saves you the time you could have spent at a registering authority or post office. Follow these steps:
- Log into the NaTIS platform.
- Select "View Motor Renewals."
- Choose the license disc/car.
- Capture card details of the respective bank.
- Pay the license fee specified on your motor vehicle license renewal notice (MVL2).
If you did not receive a renewal notice, complete the ALV (Application for Licensing of Motor Vehicle) form. After that, take the form and other required documents to any post office or registering authority that dispenses motor vehicle licenses. The staff you will find in those offices will help you to renew your vehicle license.
Vehicle license renewal on the Post Office South Africa website
Renewing your license on the Post Office South Africa website is affordable and effortless. Follow these steps:
- Visit the Post Office South Africa website.
- Click "Sign In."
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- Sign up and update your profile.
- Apply for your license disk.
- Upload supporting documents.
- Sign the application form electronically.
- Select the delivery address for your license disk.
Vehicle license renewal on the City of Cape Town municipal website
The City of Cape Town municipal website allows you to renew your license a month before expiration. Follow these steps:
- Visit the City of Cape Town municipal website.
- Click "Menu."
- Click "Go to e-services" and register. When registering, you must upload scanned copies of your ID and proof of residence.
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- Activate the vehicle licensing renewal option and fill in the relevant information. You will receive via email the city's banking details, a deposit reference number, and a date by which payment must be made.
- Use the banking details and deposit reference number to make an EFT payment directly from your bank's website/app.
- You should receive your license within 30 working days after the City of Cape Town municipality receives your payment. However, using the South African Postal Services for license delivery may cause unforeseen delays.
- Should you not receive your disc within 30 working days, contact 086 0103 089 for help.
What documents are needed for vehicle license renewal?
You need a roadworthiness certificate if your vehicle is used for public transport or is a heavy-load motor vehicle. Discover other documents required in the vehicle license renewal process below:
Documents needed for an automobile registered in your name
If an automobile is registered in your name, you must have these documents:
- Your South African identity document
- Proof of residential address, e.g., a utility account. If the utility bill is not in your name, its owner should give you an affidavit declaring that you live at the address. Attach the affidavit on the utility bill.
- A letter with an official date stamp from the ward councilor confirming your residential address (for people residing in informal settlements)
- A motor vehicle license renewal notice (MVL2). If you did not receive a renewal notice, complete the ALV (Application for Licensing of Motor Vehicle) form.
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Documents needed for an automobile registered under an organization/company
If you wish to renew the permit disc for an automobile registered under the name of a company or organization, you must these documents:
- The business certificate of the organization/ company
- A letter of proxy
- Valid identity document of proxy
- A motor vehicle license renewal notice (MVL2). If you did not get the notice, complete the ALV (Application for Licensing of Motor Vehicle) form.
Where can you download a vehicle license renewal from?
Download a vehicle license renewal form in PDF format (an ALV form) from the Department of Transport's website, the Post Office South Africa website, your city's municipality website, or any other website approved by the Department of Transport. Alternatively, get the ALV from any registering authority or post office that issues motor vehicle licenses.
What is the grace period for an expired vehicle license in South Africa?
In South Africa, you get a 21-day grace period if you have not renewed an expired permit disc. This grace period starts the day your current permit expires.
Where can you get a vehicle license renewal?
You can renew the license at traffic department offices in SA provinces, selected post offices, and Pick n Pay (supermarkets, hypermarkets, clothing stores, liquor stores, market stores, and express stores).
Can you renew your vehicle license online?
Online motor vehicle license renewal is also possible through the NaTIS website, the Post Office South Africa website, and other websites approved by the Department of Transport.
What is the penalty for late car license renewal in South Africa?
The penalty fee depends on how long you've been driving with an expired license disc. It is calculated as a tenth of your annual vehicle licensing fee multiplied by the months you've used an expired license disc.
What are the penalties for late vehicle license renewal?
The late renewal penalty is calculated at one-tenth of the annual licensing fee per month.
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How much is a car license in South Africa?
The cost of renewing a car license depends on the province from which you obtain it. Every province charges slightly different prices, depending on the unladen weight of your car (tare) and type. You may pay shipping fees if you renew your license online and request it to be delivered to your preferred location.
How much is a vehicle license renewal in SA?
The renewal fees vary from province to province, e.g., in-person or online vehicle license renewal in Gauteng differs from Eastern Cape—the amount is based on the automobile's weight and type. You may incur additional shipping charges if you renew online.
What is the cost of vehicle license renewal?
The amount varies by province. It is calculated based on the type of car and its tare weight.
Can you renew your car license at Pick n Pay?
You can access vehicle license renewal services at Pick n Pay’s supermarkets, hypermarkets, clothing stores, liquor stores, market stores, and express stores. You pay online or in-store at a Pick n Pay till point and receive your disc via courier within ten business days.
The vehicle license renewal process in SA is pretty simple. Always renew yours in time to avoid renewal penalties and to ensure your car has a valid vehicle license at all times. This may be an adhesive sticker to be affixed or displayed on the vehicle's windshield or the registration plate.
Briefly.co.za explained how to confirm your driving license is ready for collection through the NaTIS portal. You can apply for driving licenses here without visiting the traffic department.
You should create a profile on the NaTIS website to use the portal to check if your driving licenses are ready for collection.
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