Organisation : Bahamas Road Traffic Department
Facility Name : Learner’s Permit Renewal
Applicable For : Learner’s Permit Holders
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://www.roadtraffic.gov.bs/licencess/learners-permit/renewal-of-learners-permit/
How To Renew Learner’s Permit in Bahamas?
An individual learning to drive a motor vehicle in the Bahamas must possess a learner’s permit. Permit holders should ensure that permits are valid before test driving any vehicle. Learner’s permits are valid for six months and are renewed once the permit has become expired or near expiration.
Related / Similar Facility : Bahamas New Learner’s Permit
Further, permit holders when driving any motor vehicle, must carry the prescribed “L” plates at the front and back of the vehicle and should always be accompanied by a person having a valid driver’s licence for not less than two years.
Process:
** Complete renewal form (form requires your learner’s permit number.)
** Present completed form, expired learner’s permit and payment to the cashier.
** Cashier will issue a receipt of payment to applicant.
** Upon verification of the relevant information, the Photo Clerk will update and print the learner’s permit. If necessary the photograph and signature of the applicant would also be updated.
** Renewed learner’s permit would then be issued.
Please Note: Applicant must notify the cashier immediately of any changes to their learner’s permit (i.e. name changes, physical changes, amendments) and must provide all supporting documents (i.e. passport, marriage certificate, divorce document etc.) when changing any information on licence.
Download Application Form: https://www.roadtraffic.gov.bs/forms/
Eligibility of Bahamas Learner’s Permit Renewal
Applicants must have an existing learner’s permit.
Supporting Documents of Bahamas Learner’s Permit Renewal
** Expired Learner’s Permit
** Passport (if necessary)
** National Insurance Card (if necessary)
** Non-Bahamians should present their Passport, Permit to Reside, issued by The Bahamas Immigration Department (Work Permit, Residency Permit, Spousal Permit or Permanent Resident Permit), or any other proof of residency.
Turn-Around Time of Bahamas Learner’s Permit Renewal
Once all the requirements are met, the renewed permit can be issued on the same day of your visit.
Deadline:
A learner’s permit must be renewed on or before the expiration date stated on the learner’s permit.
Related Fees:
BS$15.00 every six months
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