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Western Cape Mobility Department

Services

 

The Western Cape Government provides services which cover the different sectors of our communities 

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Access to Information and Public Records

The Mobility Department provides access to information and public records, in keeping with the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of...

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Applications to use a public road for sport and filming purposes

You can apply to use a public road for sport and filming purposes. The permit application depends on whether a road is a municipal or a...

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Applying for a public operating licence

A public operating licence is a permit or document giving drivers permission to transport people for financial gain. If you want to apply...

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Applying for special motor vehicle number plates

You can apply for a special number plate provided the unique alpha and/or numeric selection you make is available. Special number plates...

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Convert a foreign driving licence

If you have a foreign driving licence, you can convert it to a South African (SA) one: If you obtained permanent SA residency. If you...

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Credit card format driving licence

As of 1 May 2003, the credit card format driving licence officially replaced the Identity Document (ID) version. You can still convert your...

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Driving licence

All South African drivers must have a credit card format driving licence. This is issued when a new driver receives a licence. The credit...

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Driving licence testing centre registration

Opening a driving licence testing centre needs to be registered with the Minister of Mobility. Once an application has been received to open...

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Getting a copy of an accident report

If you're in an accident, you need to report this to the police, who will complete an accident report. If in future you need to get hold of...

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Learner’s licence

Getting a learner's licence for a motor vehicle is the first step to getting a driving licence. It's important to know what's applicable for...

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Motor trade number applications

Manufacturers, builders and importers of vehicles, as well as motor transport contractors and motor dealers, may drive unregistered vehicles...

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Motor Vehicle Information

If you need the registration information of a vehicle confirmed, you can approach your appropriate motor vehicle registering authority. The...

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Motor vehicle testing (station) centre registration

All motor vehicle testing stations need to be registered and graded before they can issue valid roadworthiness certificates. An application...

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Number plate manufacturer registrations

In terms of the National Road Traffic Act, anyone manufacturing or selling licence plates must be registered. You apply to be a registered...

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Online registration for motor vehicle licence renewal electronic notices

Motor vehicle licence renewal notices can be received online through the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) system. You will first...

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