Duplicate Vehicle Licence Plate : Bahamas

Name of the Organization : Road Traffic Department
Type of Facility : Duplicate Vehicle Licence Plate
Country : Bahamas

Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

Duplicate Vehicle Licence Plate :

This service is provided for persons needing to replace their lost, stolen, damaged or worn-out vehicle licence plate(s).

Related : Bahamas Road Traffic Department Applying For Learner’s Permit : www.statusin.org/6381.html

Eligibility :
There are no eligibility requirements for this service.

Process :
** The applicant submits all supporting documents to the Road Traffic Department.
** The clerk will then check all documents and issue a payment slip.
** After paying the required fee to the cashier, the cashier will issue a receipt to the applicant.
** The applicant will then be contacted to pick up the new plates the following week

To access this service, applicants should apply to:
Road Traffic Department
Thompson Blvd
Clarance Bain Bldg
P.O. Box N 1615
Bahamas N.P.

Tel. (242) 302-3850
Fax. (242) 322-8910
Email : roadtraffic [AT] bahamas.gov.bs

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm except on public holidays

All the Family Islands applications can be submitted at the particular Family Island Road Traffic Department located on the main family islands. Otherwise, the application can be made at the Family Island Commissioner’s Office.

Application Form(s) :
There are no relevant application forms associated with this service.

Supporting Documents :
** Vehicle Disc.
** Identification.
** A Police Report (if lost or stolen).

Turn-around time :
After successful application, the plates will be ready for collection by the applicant in one week.

Deadline :
There are no deadlines for this service.

Related Fee(s) :
BS$5.00 per plate or BS$10.00 per set (two plates)

For more information please contact :
For more information you can visit the Road Traffic Department website at bahamas.gov.bs/roadtraffic

Alternatively, you may contact the Road Traffic Department at the address below:
Road Traffic Department
Thompson Blvd
Clarence Bain Bldg
P.O. Box N 1615
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas

Tel. (242) 302-3850
Fax. (242) 322-8910
Email : roadtraffic [AT] bahamas.gov.bs

FAQs :
Does The Bahamas encourage Joint Ventures?
International Investors are encouraged to establish joint ventures with Bahamian partners. The choice of such Bahamian partners is in the absolute discretion of the investor.

What Areas are reserved for Bahamians?
** Wholesale and Retail Operations;
** Commission Agencies engaged in the import / export trade;
** Real Estate and Domestic Property Management Agencies;

** Domestic newspapers and magazine publications;
** Domestic advertising and public relations firms;
** Security Services;

** Domestic distribution of building supplies;
** Construction companies, except for special structures for which international expertise is required;

** Personal cosmetic / beauty establishment;
** Shallow-water scale – fish, crustacea; mollusks and sponge-fishing operations;

** Auto and Appliance service operations;
** Public Transportation inclusive of locally solicited charter boat tours;
** Landscaping;

Who is the Director of Investments?
The Director of Investments is Mrs. Joy Jibrilu. The Acting Deputy Director of Investments is Ms. Bianca V. Beneby

How do I establish a business in The Bahamas?
An international investor seeking to do business in The Bahamas should submit to the Bahamas Investment Authority a Project Proposal, along with supporting documents.

Do you have Project Proposal Guidelines?
Yes.

Am I eligible for Annual or Permanent Residence?
Accelerated consideration of application for Permanent Residence will be given to :
i) Major International Investors; and
ii) Fit and proper owners of residence valued at $1,500,000.00 or more.