Ministry of Transport and Communications

Vehicle Registration and Licencing

Overview

Vehicle registration in the Government vehicle registration system, to facilitate issuance of registration book and vehicle licence disk .

Who is eligible?

Citizens and residents who own a vehicle.

How do I get this service?
  • Download and complete Vehicle Registration Form(RV 1) form, then attach clearance form from Botswana Police Service and BURS.
  • If applicant is registering a vehicle that is more than three years and above (from the year of manufacture), it must have passed a roadworthiness test. All vehicles must have customs clearance too.
  • Pay prescribed fee as per the vehicle weight including a levy of BWP50.00.
  • It is mandantory for  vehicle licence  to be renewed annually, ideally 3 months before expiry. 
What supporting documents are required?
  • Valid  applicable identity.
  • Police Clearance Certificate.
  • Required fee as per vehicle weight.
  • Note: Road worthiness test is compulsory for vehicles three years and above (from the year of manufacture).
  • Customs clearance.
How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices around the country.
Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.  

Related Services
Vehicle Licence Renewal
Related Documents
Department of road transport and safety offices (2.86 MB)
 Pricing schedule / offences and charges information (299.46 KB)
Related Forms
Vehicle registration Form (27.58 KB)
Theme for this service
Transport
How much does it cost?

As per the pricing schedule for Vehicle Registration and Licencing (see gazetted fees).

Meta tags

Transport and Communications

Keywords

Vehicle Registration and Licencing

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Transport and Communications

Ferry Services- Kazungula and Mohembo

Overview
  • Provision of pontoon services at Mohembo and Kazungula villages.
  • Mohembo ferry is accessed free of charge by the public, operating daily from 0600am to 1800hrs.  
  • The ferry at Kazungula transport people and goods between Botswana and Zambia at a charge. 
Who is eligible?

Citizens and Non-citizens. 

How do I get this service?

Pay required amount at the service point where you will be issued with a receipt to embark the pontoon.

What supporting documents are required?

Passport if crossing into and out of the country. 

How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

Mohembo and Kazungula .

Related Documents
Kazungula Ferry Crossing Charges (252.99 KB)
Theme for this service
Transport
How much does it cost?

As per the pricing schedule.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications

Keywords

Ferry Services

Kazungula 

Mohembo

Synonyms

Pontoon

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Transport and Communications

Driving School Permit

Overview

This service is intended for citizens and citizen-owned companies wishing to operate a driving school. 

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens
  • Citizen owned companies 
How do I get this service?
  •  Download and submit application form for Driving School Permit  along with supporting documents to Driving School academy. Application forms are also available at the enquiries desk at the Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices across the country.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of valid national ID card of applicant and/or owner (Omang for citizens).
  • Accreditation Certificate of driving school (issued by local Accreditation Authority) and programme.
  • Certified copy of Company Registration Certificate (issued by Registrar of Companies).
  • A resolution from board of Directors, where the applicant is a company.
  • Consent of the Majority of the Partners, where the applicant is a Partnership.
  • Road Worthiness Certificate(s) of Training Vehicle(s).
  • Inspection report by local authority.
  • List of certified and accredited driving school instructors.  
How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

Driving School Academy

Department of Road Transport and Safety

Tshomarelo House Botswana Savings Bank Building

Gaborone

Related Services
Driving Instructor Certification
Related Forms
Application for Driving School Permit Form (387.13 KB)
Theme for this service
Transport Permits
How much does it cost?
  • Driving school permit application - BWP 390.00.
  • Renewal of driving school permit –BWP 260.00 
Meta tags

Transport and communication

Keywords

Driving School Permit

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Transport and Communications

Vehicle Licence Renewal

Overview

This service provides for the annual renewal of the vehicle licence disk. 

Who is eligible?

All citizens and residents who own a vehicle. 

How do I get this service?
  • Produce original or copy of the registration book to the Licensing Officer at the nearest Department of Road Transport and Safety offices or Botswana Post or Metro Sefalana Kiosk .
  • Pay the prescribed fee as per the vehicle weight.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Applicable identity
  • Copy of registration book
How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?
  • Visit any Department of Road Transport and Safety offices across the country,
  • Botswana Post offices .
  • Metro Sefalana kiosk.

Opening hours - from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Related Documents
Pricing Schedule (2.86 MB)
Department of Road Transport and Safety Office locations (299.46 KB)
Theme for this service
Transport
How much does it cost?

 Please refer to pricing schedule.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications

Keywords

Vehicle Licence Renewal

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Transport and Communications

Motor Vehicle Change of Ownership

Overview

This is transfer of ownership of vehicle to the second party. 

Who is eligible?

All citizens and residents. 

How do I get this service?
  • Submit original registration book completed and signed by both the current and the new owner to the Registration and licencing officer. 
  • Pay prescribed fee determined by vehicle weight.
What supporting documents are required?

Applicants are required to submit the following;

  • Current original registration book completed and signed by both parties
  • Certified copies of valid identities for both current and new owners
  • For all organisations, registration book must be stamped and signed by an authorized personnel

In case of deceased owner:

  • Certified copy of death certificate
  • Certification letter from Kgosi, District Commissioner or a Court order indicating the legal beneficiary.
  • Certified copy of the beneficiary’s applicable identity


Note: If there is a dispute the beneficiary shall be determined by a competent court of law 

In case of Court order

  • Writ of execution
  • Copy of Court order (addressed to the Department of road transport and safety)
  • Copy of notice of sale

For auctioned vehicles:

  • Registration book completed and signed by both the current and new owners
  • Proof of purchase
How long will this service take?

Immediate .

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit any of the Department of Road Transport and Safety around the country for assistance.

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays. 


Related Documents
Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices (299.46 KB)
Pricing Schedule (2.86 MB)
Theme for this service
Transport
How much does it cost?

The costs involved are as follows; 

  • Individuals and Companies  BWP 169.00
  • Government ( Central Transport Organisation  and Botswana Defence Force) auctioned vehicles prices will be determined by the vehicle weight. 
Meta tags

Transport and Communications, Change of motor vehicle ownership

Keywords

Change of motor vehicle ownership

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Transport and Communications

Accreditation of Private Garages

Overview

Central Transport Organisation (CTO) conducts accreditation of private garages bi-annually; that is in April/May and October/November. This is a process of vetting services offered by private garages and dealerships to Government Ministries/Departments.  The purpose of this exercise is to ensure that quality service is provided in accordance with expected national and international standards. Garages and Workshops that conform to stipulated requirements are issued with certificates valid for one (1) year.

Accreditation Certificates are issued in three categories as follows:

Categories

  • Category A-Small cars
  • Category B-Trucks and Buses
  • Category C-Plant Machinery

Accreditation Certificates are also issued in three(3) classes;

Classes

  • Class 1-Repairs below BWP 30,000
  • Class 2-Repairs between BWP 30,000 and BWP 60,000
  • Class 3-Repairs above BWP 60,000

When Accreditation Certificate expires, Garage owners have an obligation of requesting for renewal of which CTO will then initiate the process to complete the renewal. The process of renewal involves a visit to these premises and the inspection is carried out in the same manner as the initial one.

Who is eligible?

Citizen and non-citizen owned garages.

How do I get this service?
  • Respond to invitation to submit applications for private garage registration and accreditation as advertised in the media.
  • Preliminary evaluation will be conducted .
  • Site visit and inspection to premises/workshops of all the applicants to check compliance of their accommodation, tools & equipment etc.
  • Final evaluation report is compiled to show which companies met the requirements for accreditation.  The report is sent to Ministerial Tender Committee (MTC) for adjudication with recommendations and all supporting documents.
  • After approval by Ministry of Transport and Communications, successful applicants are issued with certificates and made to sign Service Level Agreements (SLAs) whilst unsuccessful ones are written letters with inspection forms attached to show where they did not meet the requirements.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Tax Clearance
  • Trading License
  • PPADB Registration document
  • Insurance Document
How long will this service take?

 Two (2) months.

Where can I obtain this service?

Central Transport Organisation (CTO) Head Office

Quality Assurance Unit -Private Garage Registration and Accreditation

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Theme for this service
Business Compliance
Transport
How much does it cost?

Free.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, accreditation of private garages

Keywords

Accreditation of Private Garages

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Transport and Communications
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