Organisation : Bahamas Road Traffic Department
Facility Name : Driver’s Licence Transfers
Applicable For : Persons who possess a driver’s licence from a place other than New Providence.
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://www.roadtraffic.gov.bs/licencess/drivers-licence/drivers-licence-transfers/
How To Apply For Driver’s Licence Transfers in Bahamas?
Transfer of driver’s licence is recommended for individuals who possess a driver’s licence from another country or any of the Family Islands.
Process:
The following steps are required to transfer to a New Providence driver’s licence:
** Present completed forms and supporting documents to the Road Traffic Department, Examination Unit.
** Upon verification of all information, applicant is interview by Chief Driving Examiner. Interview includes an oral test of applicant’s knowledge of the Highway Codes for the Bahamas.
** Once applicant passes the interview process, documents are processed then forwarded to the Driver’s Licence Unit to be officially transferred.
** The Clerk will issue a bill to the applicant for payment to the cashier.
** Upon payment, the driver’s licence Clerk will issue the New Providence issued driver’s licence.
Application Form:
Licence to Drive a Motor Vehicle Form
Download Transfer Drivers Licence Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2024/72015-Form.pdf
Eligibility of Bahamas Driver’s Licence Transfers
** Persons 17 years or older who possess a driver’s licence from a place other than New Providence.
** Knowledge of Highway Codes for the Bahamas
** Successful Interview
Supporting Documents of Bahamas Driver’s Licence Transfers
** Driver Licence to be Transferred
** Passport or Voter’s Card
** National Insurance Card
** 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 of Bahamas Driver’s Licence Transfers
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 of Bahamas Driver’s Licence Transfers
The fees for a transferred driver’s licence is calculated at BS$1.66 per month up to the end of the applicant’s next birth month.
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
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) 604-5444 or 21
Fax: (242) 322-8910
The Transport Policy and Planning Unit was formed by the Government of The Bahamas as an initiative to develop its policy and planning capabilities in the Transport Sector. The current focus of the unit is to deal with surface transport. The Road Traffic Department is committed to providing a safe, sustainable and efficient transportation system through the enforcement of laws, responsible management, education and outstanding employee performance.