westerncape.gov.za Credit Card Format Driving Licence : Department of Transport and Public Works

Name of the Organization : Western Cape Government- Department of Transport and Public Works
Type of Facility : Credit Card Format Driving Licence
Location : Cape Town

Website : https://www.westerncape.gov.za/

Credit Card Format Driving Licence :

Description :
** As from 1 May 2003, the credit card format driving licence officially replaced the Identity Document (ID) version.

Related : Department of Transport and Public Works Professional Driving Permit Applications : www.southafricain.com/4332.html

You can still convert your old ID driving licence to the credit card format if you fall into one of the following categories :
** You were working or studying abroad on 30 April 2003.
** You were in a medical facility or incarcerated in South Africa on 30 April 2003.
** You are a spouse of someone working abroad on 30 April 2003.
** You must convert your licence within six months from returning to South Africa or upon being released from the medical institution or correctional facility.

Instructions :
You need the following documents to convert your driving licence :
** SA ID Document.
** Passport.
** Proof of Employment/work contract.
** Proof of studies.
** Proof from medical institution (with exact dates of being in the institution).
** Proof from the correctional facility (with exact dates of incarceration).
** Spouse’s proof of employment and affidavit from applicant confirming he/she accompanied spouse abroad.
** You can apply for permission to do a late conversion of your South African driving licence at the Department of Transport and Public Works’ Driving Licence Helpdesk.

Contact Details :
Street Address :
Walk-in Centre,
c/o Loop and Dorp Street,
Cape Town.
Opening times: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 15:00.

Telephone :
** 021 483 2078
** 021 483 2080
** 021 483 2469
** 021 483 6401
Twitter: @WCGovTPW