New Motor Vehicle License fees

The Western Cape is home to over 2 million registered vehicles, and the condition of our roads is consistently rated among the best in the country. This is largely due to the provincial government’s commitment to ringfencing Motor Vehicle Licence revenue to maintain, upgrade, and expand our road network.

Motor Vehicle License fees are primarily used to:

• Build, upgrade, and maintain the provincially-owned road network;
• Assist municipalities in maintaining their more strategic roads;
• Ensure continued safe mobility for all road users, including residents, freight operators, tourists, and public transport passengers.

The Western Cape’s road network is a vital provincial asset that supports commerce, tourism, service delivery, and job creation. By ensuring that our roads remain in optimal condition, the province safeguards economic competitiveness and enhances quality of life.

The MVL fees have been published wc-registration-licence-fees-2026.pdf which are effective from 1 July 2026.