Apply for a different motor vehicle number with the same licence mark

You must apply for a different motor vehicle with the same licence mark if you are getting a new or personalised number for your vehicle. You can also apply if you are wanting to transfer a number from one of your vehicles to another, or your licence number was illegally duplicated and you’re getting fines, or if it was stolen. To apply, you can follow the process below.

Apply for a disability disc

The City issues temporary and permanent disabled parking permits. Temporary permits are valid for six months, and permanent permits are valid for two years. Disabled parking disc can be linked to more than one vehicle. Anyone who qualifies can apply, but the form can only be completed by an occupational health practitioner.

Apply for a driving instructor’s certificate

All driving instructors must be registered with the Southern African Institute of Driving Instructors (SAIDI) in order to teach learner drivers how to drive. Before you can register, you need to apply for an instructor’s certificate. Follow the process below to find out how.

Apply for a learner's licence

In order to qualify to apply for a driver’s licence, you must have obtained your learner’s licence. This licence qualifies you to operate a vehicle with a licensed driver present.

Apply for a professional driving permit

If you drive people around as part of your job, or if you drive a certain kind of vehicle, you will need to have a professional driving permit (PDP) to operate the vehicle.

Apply for a residential parking permit

Local businesses and residents in De Waterkant can apply for a parking permit from the City.

Apply for a Request for Police Clearance (RPC) certificate

Amendments to the National Road Traffic Act: Regualtions (2012) have made it compulsory for you to get a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for some vehicle-related processes. In order for you to obtain a PCC you need to apply for a Request for Police Clearance (RPC) certificate first.

Apply for a special or temporary vehicle permit

If you would like to apply for a special or temporary vehicle permit, you can follow the process below.

Apply for a traffic register number

If you are a foreigner in Cape Town who would like to purchase a vehicle, you must apply for a traffic register number if you don’t have a valid foreign identity document.

Apply for duplicate certificate of registration

You will need to apply for a duplicate certificate of motor vehicle registration if the chassis number of vehicle identification number has changed, the engine number has changed or if you have destroyed or lost your certificate of registration

Apply for motor trade number

A motor trade number allows registered dealerships to operate an unlicensed vehicle on a public road in the course of their business.

Apply for a new or replacement driver's licence

Find out how to get a new or replacement driver’s licence.

Apply for refund of licensing fees

You can apply for a refund of your vehicle licensing fees within three months of your vehicle being de-registered due to the vehicle being stolen, demolished, or deemed permanently unfit for the road.

Apply to deregister (scrap) your motor vehicle

You can apply to have your motor vehicle deregistered if it has been stolen, or deemed permanently unfit for the road.

Apply to licence and register your vehicle

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.