Department of Transport
Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works
Province: Western Cape. Western Cape generally has shorter wait times than Gauteng. Cape Town Civic Centre handles high volume; rural DLTCs are faster.
Fees
Learner's licence test
R250
Driver's licence test (K53)
R320
PrDP
R350
Renewal
R250
Duplicate licence card
R100
How to book
Western Cape uses the provincial booking portal (onlineservices.westerncape.gov.za) for learner's tests, driver's tests, and renewals. Most CT-metro DLTCs accept walk-ins for eye tests only.
Renewal
Renew up to 6 months before expiry at any Cape Town DLTC or municipal centre. Same documentation as Gauteng.
Duplicate licence (lost/stolen)
SAPS affidavit + duplicate application at DLTC. Card arrives at the issuing DLTC.
FAQ
- How do I book a learner's licence test in Western Cape?
- Western Cape uses the provincial booking portal (onlineservices.westerncape.gov.za) for learner's tests, driver's tests, and renewals. Most CT-metro DLTCs accept walk-ins for eye tests only.
- How much does a learner's licence cost in Western Cape?
- R250 for the learner's licence test fee.
- How much does a driver's licence test cost in Western Cape?
- R320 for the driver's (K53) test fee.
- How do I renew my driver's licence in Western Cape?
- Renew up to 6 months before expiry at any Cape Town DLTC or municipal centre. Same documentation as Gauteng.
- What if my licence card is lost or stolen?
- SAPS affidavit + duplicate application at DLTC. Card arrives at the issuing DLTC.