Bahamas Private Schedule Plate Registration : roadtraffic.gov.bs

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

How To Apply For Private Schedule Plate Registration in Bahamas?

This service is for the registration of a vehicle bearing a Private Schedule plate.

Related / Similar Facility : Bahamas Self Drive Plate Registration

Eligibility:
There are no eligibility requirements for this service.

Process:
The following steps are applicable when registering a Private Schedule Franchise:
** Applicant having been granted a Private Schedule plate must take the relevant documentation to the Road Traffic Department Inspection Centre to have the vehicle inspected.
** The Inspector will verify all relevant information and inspect the vehicle.
** Upon being satisfied with the condition of the vehicle (trading name on vehicle, condition of tires, condition of bus seats, bus reflectors, tints etc.) the inspector will issue an Inspection Information Form (only for new vehicles) and an Inspection Pass Certificate.
** Applicant must then 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 vehicle.
** The Registration Clerk will calculate fees and issue 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 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.

Download Application Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2024/72101-Form.pdf

Supporting Documents of Bahamas Private Schedule Plate Registration

** Valid Public Service Driver’s License
** Valid Certificate of Insurance
** Valid Business License
** Franchise Grant Letter
** Franchise Payment Receipt
** Franchise Information Form

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

Related Fees of Bahamas Private Schedule Plate Registration

1. Vehicle Registration:
** Group A – BS$160 – vehicle less than 5,000lbs
** Group B – BS$560 – vehicle between 5,000lbs and 15,000lbs
** Group C – BS$760 – vehicles over 15,000lbs
2. Inspection fee: BS$35
3. Public Service Fee: $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