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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
'''Apply In-Person:'''<br />
#To Renew a Driving License, the applicant has to approach the Department of Transport [https://www.transport.gov.za/contact-us link]<br />
#An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.<br />
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)<br />
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.<br />
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.<br />
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.<br />
#The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.<br />
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.<br />
#An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.<br />
#Then the application will be processed further.<br />
#Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.<br />
#The applicant has to complete the eye test by visiting the office.<br />
#Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get a permit through the mail.<br />
#This entire process can be completed within 15 – 25 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Completed application form<br />
*Fee receipt<br />
*Citizenship card<br />
*ID proof<br />
*Driving license<br />
*Medical certificate<br />
*Any other documents (If required)<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''Department of Transport'''<br><br />
Private Bag x193<br><br />
pretoria<br><br />
0001<br><br />
159 Struben Street<br><br />
Forum Building<br><br />
Pretoria<br><br />
E-mail: TransportMinistry@dot.gov.za<br><br />
Switchboard<br><br />
Tel: 012 309 3000<br><br />
E-mail: info@dot.gov.za<br><br />
Contact [https://www.transport.gov.za/contact-us link]<br><br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
*Any driving license holder who intends to Renew a Driving License is eligible to make this application.<br />
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==Fees==<br />
*The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.<br />
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==Validity==<br />
*The validity of the license is 5 years.<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
*This entire process can be completed within 15 - 25 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.<br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.<br />
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,<br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.<br />
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Name<br />
*Age<br />
*Gender<br />
*Residential Address<br />
*Residential No<br />
*Mobile No<br />
*Fax<br />
*Email Address<br />
*Nationality<br />
*Date<br />
*Place<br />
*Signature<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
*Renewing a driving license in South Africa means applying to extend the validity of your existing driver's license beyond its expiration date. A South African driver's license is valid for five years, after which it must be renewed.<br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
*It is important to renew the driving license before it expires to avoid driving illegally, which can result in fines or other penalties.<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
[https://www.transport.gov.za/home Link]<br><br />
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==Others==<br />
More information which might help people.<br />
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[[Category:South Africa]]<br />
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