The South African National Administration Traffic Information System (NaTIS) portal is a comprehensive online platform developed by NaTIS to provide self-service vehicle and licensing services to South African citizens and foreign nationals. Drivers and vehicle owners use the portal to request and access services such as vehicle registration, license renewal, application for vehicle inspection and more.
In this post, we will assist you with guidelines to access the NaTIS portal to apply for your vehicle license renewal, how to fill out the DL1 application form online.
About renewing your Driver’s Licence
- You must renew your driving licence card four weeks before its expiry date. If you renew it after the expiry date, you will have to apply for a temporary driving licence at an additional cost while waiting for your driving licence to be issued.
Important Notice: You will not be required to take a driving test when you renew your driving licence. You will undergo eye testing and your fingerprints will be taken. Alternatively, you can have your eyes tested by an optometrist and submit the report at the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC). If your sight has worsened from the date your licence was issued, new conditions will be attached to your licence.
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Documents Required for Driver’s License Renewal
- Identity document (ID) and a copy of your ID, old driving licence card or valid South African passport
- Four black-and-white ID photographs (before you have photographs taken confirm with the DLTC how many photos they require)
- Proof of residential address e.g. utility account. If the utility bill is not in your name, the of owner of the bill must make an affidavit declaring that you live at the address and the utility bill must be attached to the affidavit.
- If you stay at an informal settlement, you must bring a letter with an official date stamp from the ward councillor confirming your residential address
- Required application fee.
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How to Renew Your Driver’s License Online
- Visit the NaTIS portal at https://online.natis.gov.za
- Sign in with your username and password (Note. First time applicants are required to create an account to proceed)
- Fill out the DL1 Application form with all the required details.
- Click on the submit button to complete the renewal process
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Duration to Renew Driver’s License
- The renewal duration of your driver’s license usually ranges between four (4) to six (6) weeks after NaTIS have received all the required information and documents.
How much is the NaTIS Driver’s License Renewal
- The appropriate cost of renewing your NaTIS driver’s license can best be obtained from your local NaTIS office.
