Bahamas Private Charter Plate Registration : roadtraffic.gov.bs

Organisation : Bahamas Road Traffic Department
Facility Name : Private Charter Plate Registration
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://www.roadtraffic.gov.bs/public-transportation-and-inspection/vehicle-registration-and-inspection-new/private-charter/

How To Apply For Private Charter Plate Registration in Bahamas?

This service is for the registration of a vehicle bearing a Private Charter plate. Private Charter Vehicles operate pre-arranged tour transfers or sightseeing tours. To obtain a Private Charter Franchise, an applicant must be in possession of a valid Public Service Driver’s Licence.

Process:
The following steps are applicable when registering a public service franchise (Private Charter):
** The applicant having been granted a Private Charter plate must take the relevant documentation to the Road Traffic Department Inspection Centre to have their Public Service vehicle inspected.
** Inspector will verify all relevant information and inspect the vehicle.
** Upon being satisfied with the fitness of the vehicle the inspector will issue an Inspection Information Form (only for new vehicles) and an Inspection Pass Certificate.
** The applicant must take the required documents, along with the Inspection Pass Certificate to the Road Traffic Department Franchise Unit (Clarence Bain Building) for registration of the vehicle.
** The Registration Clerk will verify that the relevant vehicle and franchise information provided meets the requirements of the department. If satisfactory, the Clerk will register the public service vehicle.
** The Registration Clerk will calculate fees and issue the Vehicle Information Disc for payment.
** The applicant must take the vehicle Information Disc and Pass Inspection Certificate to the Cashier for validation.
** The Cashier will inform the applicant of the required fees to the have Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Certificate validated.
** Upon payment of the required fees by the applicant, the Cashier will issue the valid Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Permit.

Please apply at:
Road Traffic Department
Thomas A. Robinson
National Stadium
P.O. Box N 1615
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas

Application Form :
Applicant will be required to complete a Road Traffic Vehicle Information Form available at the Road Traffic Department, Franchise Unit.

Supporting Documents of Bahamas Private Charter Plate Registration

** Proof of Age Document (Passport, Birth Certificate or Voter’s Card)
** Valid Public Service Driver’s Licence
** Valid Certificate of Insurance or Cover Note
** Valid Business Licence
** Franchise Grant Letter
** Franchise receipt

Deadline:
The month of May is Public Service month when all Public Service Vehicles are licensed. Also, inspection is done twice a year for Public Service Vehicles during the months of May and October.

Related Fees of Bahamas Private Charter Plate Registration

1. Vehicle Registration:
** Group A – BS$160.00 – vehicle less than 5,000 lbs
** Group B – BS$560.00 – vehicle between 5,001 lbs and 15,000 lbs
** Group C – BS$760.00 – vehicles over 15,000 lbs
2. Inspection fee: BS$35.00
3. Public Service Fee: BS$20.00

Note:
Additional franchise fees may be applied

Contact Us:
For more information, you may contact the Road Traffic Department at the address below

Franchise Unit:
Thomas A. Robinson Stadium
Eastern Entrance Section 4
P.O. Box N-1615
Nassau, The Bahamas

Tel.: (242)604-5423-6 | (242)604-5434

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)604-5428
Fax: (242)322-8910