Bahamas Public Service Licence : roadtraffic.gov.bs

Organisation : Bahamas Road Traffic Department
Facility Name : Public Service Licence
Applicable For : Any citizen who has completed the BahamaHost Programme
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://www.roadtraffic.gov.bs/licencess/drivers-licence/public-service-drivers-licence/

How To Apply For Public Service Licence in Bahamas?

The Bahamas, can apply for a Public Service Driver’s Licence. The licence is granted after successful completion of an interview and practical driving test.

Related / Similar Facility : Bahamas Driver’s Licence Transfers

Process:
** Upon successful completion of the interview and practical test, the applicant must present the supporting documents to the Road Traffic Department, Drivers Licence Unit.
** After verification by the Clerk, the Photo Clerk will take the photograph and signature of the applicant.
** The Photo Clerk will then issue a receipt to the applicant for payment.
** Upon payment to the Cashier, the Drivers License Clerk will issue the Public Service Drivers Licence.

Download Application Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2024/72017-Form.pdf

Eligibility For Getting Public Service Licence

** Successfully pass Interview Process
** Successfully pass practical exam
** Bahamian Citizen
** Possess a Drivers Licence for more than 3 years
** BahamaHost Certified
** Must be 21 years or older

Supporting Documents of Public Service Licence

** Valid Driver’s Licence
** Two Character References
** Three passport size photos (with necktie (males) or scarf (females))
** National Insurance Card
** Police Traffic Character Reference
** Police Criminal Character Reference
** Eye Examination Certificate

Turn-Around Time of Public Service Licence

This varies based on the date set for interview and practical test. Once applicant has successfully completed the interview and practical driving test, the licence can be issued on the same day that you visit the Road Traffic Department.

Please Note: In some instances further processing of some applicants may be necessary.

Deadline:
Public Service licence expire at the end of the holder’s birth month

Related Fee of Public Service Licence

Fees are relative to the type of Public Service Driver’s Licence.
** Taxicab – BS$40.00
** Livery – BS$50.00
** Tour Car – BS$50.00
** Omnibus – BS$75.00

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