Turks and Caicos Islands - Convert or Exchange Foreign Driver License

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Procedure

1. If this is the first time acquiring a license, a person must first acquire a LEARNERS PERMIT at the Turks & Caicos Road Safety Department. (If you already have a driver's license from another country, a learner's permit is not required).
2. This permit must be purchased for $25.00, and a photocopy of the person's passport must be given to the department along with the fee.
3. In return, the department will grant a learners permit, along with a license study booklet.
4. After this is done, for the following two weeks the applicant is expected to practice driving in a registered car, along with a licensed driver. The car must have the learners permit "L" on the back of the vehicle largely displayed so that other drivers may take caution.
5. During this time the applicant must also study for their written and signs test, using their license study booklet as a guide.
6. After the two weeks are completed, they are qualified to apply for a Turks & Caicos License.
7. To apply for a Turks & Caicos Drivers license, one must already have a learner's permit, or a driver's license from another country; you must also have studied from the TCI drivers study booklet (obtained from the department).
8. To get a TCI driver's license the applicant must pass three tests, a road sign test, a written road rules test, and an actual physical driving test.
9. A driver must pass ALL tests to be given a TCI license. Tests may be retaken. Learners permits, and driver's license forms can be obtained at the TCI Road Safety Department, and must be filled out and completed at the department.

Following links provides you with contact information which can be used for clarifying your queries : Contact Info

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Required Documents

• Must provide copy of passport/birth certificate.
• Copy of work permit or copy of contract.
• Persons under the age of 18 years must provide proof of endorsement on their parents/guardians work permit.

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Following links provides you with contact information which can be used for clarifying your queries : Contact Info

Eligibility

• At least seventeen years old.

Fees

FEES AND TIMES FOR TCI DRIVER'S LICENSE TESTS WED- Sign test- $20.00 THURS- Written test- $20.00 FRI- Driving test- $30.00

Validity

Driver`s licenses are issued for a period of 4 years expiring on the individual`s birthday of the fourth year after being issued.

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