Organisation : Bahamas Road Traffic Department
Facility Name : Apply For New Licence
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://www.roadtraffic.gov.bs/licencess/drivers-licence/new-drivers-licence/
How To Apply For New Licence in Bahamas?
After successful completion of a theory and practical driving test a driver’s licence is issued. This licence gives persons the ability to drive legally on the streets of The Bahamas. Driver’s licences expire at the end of the holder’s birth month and are issued for either one or three years. However, persons obtaining a driver’s licence for the first time can only have their new licence for a period of one year.
Related / Similar Facility : Bahamas Driver’s Licence Renewal
Process:
The following steps are required to obtain a driver’s licence:
** Present supporting documents to the Road Traffic Department, Driver’s Licence Unit.
** Upon verification of all information, the Photo Clerk will take the photograph and signature of the applicant. (In cases where the applicant possessed a learner’s permit, the photo and signature in the system can be used on the new driver’s licence.)
** Upon payment to the cashier, the driver’s licence Clerk will issue the new driver’s licence.
Application Form:
There are no application forms for this service.
Eligibility of Bahamas New Licence
First time drivers applying for a driver’s licence should have successfully completed the theoretical and practical driving test examinations.
Documents Required For Bahamas New Licence
** Passport
** National Insurance Card
** Pass certificate from the Road Traffic Department, Examination Unit.
** Non-Bahamians should present Passport, Permit to reside, issued by The Bahamas Immigration Department (Work Permit, Residency Permit, Spousal Permit or Permanent Resident Permit).
Turn-Around Time:
Once all the requirements are met, the licence can be issued on the same day. In some instances further processing of some applicants may be necessary and can take up to but not exceeding three(3) business days.
Deadline:
There are no deadlines for this service.
Related Fee(s):
The fees for a first time driver’s licence is calculated at BS$1.66 per month for the duration of the driver’s licence.
Contact Us:
For more information, you may contact the Road Traffic Department at the address below:
Drivers’ Licence Unit:
Thomas A. Robinson Stadium
Eastern Entrance Section 4
P.O. Box N-1615
Nassau, The Bahamas
Examination Unit:
Thomas A. Robinson Stadium
Eastern Entrance Section 4 Rm 81E
P.O. Box N-1615
Nassau, The Bahamas
Agency Contact Info:
Road Traffic Department
Eastern Entrance Section 4
P O Box N-1615
Nassau, The Bahamas
Email: roadtraffic [at] bahamas.gov.bs
Tel: (242)604-5402 | (242)604-5404 | (242)604-5409
Fax: (242)322-8910