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Apply for a special or temporary vehicle permit

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">How to apply for a special permit</h2></span> <p> A special vehicle permit allows you to drive an unlicensed vehicle on a public road for a specific purpose, for example: repairs, police clearance and roadworthy tests. Special permits are valid for <strong>three days</strong> from issue and no passengers are alllowed in the vehicle while it is on the road.</p><p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Download and complete the Special or Temporary Permit Application Form, which you will find in the document downloads below.</p> <span> <div class="lrg-icon-content bordered"><div class="lrg-icon lrg-check"><p> <b>You will also need to provide:</b></p><ul><li>acceptable identification of the applicant</li><li>vehicle licence number, registration number or VIN or chassis number</li></ul></div></div></span> <p> <strong>Step 2:</strong> Hand in your completed application at your local motor vehicle registration office and pay the required fee.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">How to apply for a temporary permit</h2></span> <p>A temporary vehicle permit allows you to drive an unlicensed vehicle on a public road for a specific purpose. Temporary permits are valid for <strong>21 days</strong> from issue and passengers are allowed in the vehicle.</p><p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Download and complete the Special or Temporary Permit Application Form, which you will find in the document downloads below.</p> <span> <div class="lrg-icon-content bordered"><div class="lrg-icon lrg-check"><p> <b>You will also need to provide: </b></p><ul><li>acceptable identification of the applicant</li><li>vehicle licence number, registration number or VIN or chassis number</li><li>valid roadworthy status (a roadworthy test that was passed is only valid for 60 days)</li></ul></div></div></span> <p> <strong>Step 2:</strong> Hand in your completed application at your local motor vehicle registration office and pay the required fee.</p><h2>Contact us</h2><h4>City Call Center</h4><p> <em>Telephone: </em><br><em> <a>0860 103 089</a><br></em><br><em>Email: </em><br><em> </em><a href="mailto:contact.us@capetown.gov.za"><em>contact.us@capetown.gov.za</em></a><em></em></p><p> <em>You can also visit your nearest <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-City-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Motor%20vehicle%20registration%20centres">motor vehicle registration office</a> for assistance.</em></p>

You can apply for a special or temporary vehicle permit from the City of Cape Town.

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