| Apply to licence and register your vehicle | Apply to licence and register your vehicle | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20Connect%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClassC029B6812BF44A73AC8AF83581A6396C"><p>If you would like to register your vehicle with the City so that you can prove you are the owner, you can follow the steps below. Please ensure that the seller of the vehicle is the registered owner of the vehicle before you purchase it. You must register your vehicle within 21 days after a change of ownership.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Different types of vehicle registration processes</h2></span>
<p>If your registration needs fall under the following categories, please contact your nearest
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-City-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Motor%20vehicle%20registration%20centres">MVR centre</a> directly for assistance:</p><ul><li>Repossessed</li><li>Recovered</li><li>Deceased Estate</li><li>Abandoned/loss of Income</li><li>Traffic auction</li><li>Liquidation</li><li>Built-up</li><li>Chassis cab</li></ul>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>
<b></b>If you want to change the particulars of your vehicle (chassis number, colour, etc), you will have to contact the call centre on
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<em>0860 103 089</em></a>, and they will advise you about what you require to notify the City about the changes.</p></div></div></span><span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">How to register and licence a new vehicle</h2></span>
<p>Registering your new vehicle for licensing is an easy process as long as you have all the right documents. </p>
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<b>You will need</b></p><ul><li>a manufacturer’s certificate with all vehicle details;</li><li>proof of purchase;</li><li>proof of address;</li><li>a copy of acceptable identification;</li><li>the registration and licence fee; and</li><li>valid roadworthy status for your vehicle (if you don't have a valid roadworthy status, the licence disc will not print).</li></ul></div></div></span>
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<strong>Step 1:</strong> Get all your documents in order and make sure that they are all “appropriate” – which means can be accepted by the City. </p><p>For example, appropriate proof of address would have to come from a utility bill or any other official account documentary. Acceptable identification needs to be a South African ID or passport or driver’s licence.</p><p>
<strong>Step 2:</strong> Download and complete the Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicle Application Form at the bottom of the page.</p><p>
<strong>Step 3:</strong> Gather all your documents and take to 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> to submit and complete your new vehicle registration.</p><p>
<strong>Step 4:</strong> Once you have paid the registration and licence fee you will receive your vehicle licence disc, registration number and your registration papers. </p><p>
<strong>Step 5:</strong> Store the papers in a safe place; cut out the disc and stick in on the inside of your car. If you don't display it, you could be fined. </p>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>registering a vehicle for a minor</h4><p>To register a vehicle in a minor’s name you will need the child's birth certificate and a letter from the parents or guardians stating that they accept full legal responsibility for the vehicle they are registering in the minor’s name. </p><p> </p></div></div></span><span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Register and licence a used/pre-owned vehicle</h2></span>
<p>If you have purchased a used or pre-owned vehicle, then it is important to make sure that the car is registered and licensed under your name within 21 days after purchase.</p>
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<b>You will need</b></p><ul><li>a registration certificate;</li><li>proof of purchase;</li><li>copy of acceptable identification;</li><li>proof of address;</li><li>registration and licence fee; and</li><li>valid roadworthy status for your vehicle.</li></ul></div></div></span>
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<strong>Step 1:</strong> Get all your documents in order, as outlined in the box above, and make sure that they are all appropriate and can be accepted by the City. </p><p>
<strong>Step 2:</strong> Make sure that the seller completes a Notification of Change of Ownership Form, at the bottom of this page, and submits it to confirm change of ownership or that the seller gives proof of purchase </p><p>
<strong>Step 3:</strong> Download and complete the Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicle Application Form at the bottom of the page.</p><p>
<strong>Step 4:</strong> Visit your nearest motor vehicle registration office to submit your documentation and complete your vehicle registration.</p><p>
<strong>Step 5:</strong> Once you have paid the registration and licence fee you will receive your vehicle licence disc and registration papers. </p><p>
<strong>Step 6:</strong> Store the papers in a safe place, cut out the disc and stick in on the inside of your car. If you don't display it, you could be fined. </p>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>licence renewals</h4><p>Once your vehicle is licensed and registered, you will need to
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Vehicle-licences/Pay-your-vehicle-licence">renew your vehicle licence disc </a>annually.</p></div></div></span><span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Make an online appointment<br></h2>
<p>You can avoid queues by <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Book/walk-in-centre-bookings/how-to-make-a-walk-in-centre-booking">booking a slot </a>to register or renew your motor vehicle licence, pay your municipal account, make enquiries or make account payment arrangements. </p>
<p>This is only available at a few selected branches, however we are implementing the
<a href="https://bookings.capetown.gov.za/qmaticwebbooking/#/" target="_blank">booking facility</a> at more of our facilities in a phased approach. </p>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us<br></h2></span>
<h4 class="contact">City Call Centre</h4><p>
<em>Telephone: </em>
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<em>0860 103 089</em></a></p><div><ul>
<em>Email: </em>
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<a href="mailto:contact.us@capetown.gov.za"><em>contact.us@capetown.gov.za</em></a></p>You can also visit any MVR centre for more assistance.</ul></div> | | GP0|#c6262b03-de2e-4afb-a302-1f8b76bf2536;L0|#0c6262b03-de2e-4afb-a302-1f8b76bf2536|Driving and vehicles;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#4fafd405-ee2c-4ec8-87ee-79828064c3d1;GPP|#54dbab3a-0b2f-4602-8af5-3d651c59a5f4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | You must register your vehicle with the City of Cape Town within 21 days after the change of ownership. | 0 |
