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Registration of pre-owned vehicles purchased from the rest of the world

Overview

This is a police clearance given to facilitate registration of pre-used vehicles bought from the rest of the world.

Who is eligible?

Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance

How do I get this service?

The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment

What supporting documents are required?
  • Identification documents
  • Purchase Invoice
  • Manufacturer’s certificate
  • Bill of Lading
How long will this service take?

One (1) working day

Where can I obtain this service?

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel: (+267) 3916809 / 3952531 / 3911892

Criminal Investigation Department (North)

Plot 21926, Blue Jacket street

P.O. Box 91

Francistown

Tel: (+267) 2423000

Woodhall Police Station

P.O. Box 89

Lobatse

Tel: (+267) 5333012

Maun Police Station

P. O. Box 7

Maun

Tel: (+267) 6860034

Serowe Police Station

P.O. Box 255

Serowe

Tel: (+267) 4630222

Kasane Police Station

P. O. Box 1

Kasane

Tel: (+267) 6250326

Mahalapye Police Station

P.O. Box 31

Mahalapye

Tel: (+267) 4710222

Gantsi Police Station

P. O. Box 26

Gantsi

Tel: (+267) 6596222

Selebi Phikwe Police Station

P.O. Box 15

Selebi Phikwe

Tel: (+267) 2610301

Tsabong Police Station

P. O. Box 3

Tsabong

Tel: (+267) 6540423

How much does it cost?

Free

Keywords

Registration,  pre-owned , vehicles, pre-used

Synonyms

Clearance, ownership

 

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel:    (+267) 3916809 / 3956999

Contact: Officer Commanding

 

Serious Crime Squad

P.O. Box 1082, Gaborone

Tel: +267 3956999 / 3952531 / 3911892

Email: police [at] gov.bw (police[at]gov[dot]bw)

Website: www.police.gov.bw

Business Hours are 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30 except weekends and public holidays.

Registration of new vehicles purchased within SARPCCO region

Overview

This is a police clearance given to facilitate vehicle registration in Botswana for vehicles bought within SARPCCO region.

Who is eligible?

Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance.

How do I get this service?

The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Identification documents
  • Purchase Invoice
  • Manufacturer’s certificate
  • SARPCCO Clearance Certificate (valid for 90 days)
  • Registration Book from country of origin
How long will this service take?

1 working day  

Where can I obtain this service?

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel: (+267) 3916809 / 3952531 / 3911892

Criminal Investigation Department (North)

Plot 21926, Blue Jacket street

P.O. Box 91

Francistown

Tel: (+267) 2423000

Woodhall Police Station

P.O. Box 89

Lobatse

Tel: (+267) 5333012

Maun Police Station

P. O. Box 7

Maun

Tel: (+267) 6860034

Serowe Police Station

P.O. Box 255

Serowe

Tel: (+267) 4630222

Kasane Police Station

P. O. Box 1

Kasane

Tel: (+267) 6250326

Mahalapye Police Station

P.O. Box 31

Mahalapye

Tel: (+267) 4710222

Gantsi Police Station

P. O. Box 26

Gantsi

Tel: (+267) 6596222

Selebi Phikwe Police Station

P.O. Box 15

Selebi Phikwe

Tel: (+267) 2610301

Tsabong Police Station

P. O. Box 3

Tsabong

Tel: (+267) 6540423

How much does it cost?

Free

Meta tags

Registration of new vehicles purchased within SARPCCO region

Keywords

Registration, vehicles, SARPCCO

Synonyms

Clearance

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Contact: Officer Commanding

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel:    (+267) 3916809 / 3956999

Email: police [at] gov.bw

Website: www.police.gov.bw

Business Hours are 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30 except weekends and public holidays.

Registration of pre-owned vehicles purchased within SARPCCO region

Overview

This is a police clearance given to facilitate registration of pre-used vehicles bought within SARPCCO region.

Who is eligible?

Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance

How do I get this service?

The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment

What supporting documents are required?
  • Identification documents
  • SARPCCO Clearance Certificate (valid for 90 days.)
  • Purchase Invoice
  • Registration Book from country of origin
  • Manufacturer’s certificate
How long will this service take?

1 working day

Where can I obtain this service?

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel: (+267) 3916809 / 3952531 / 3911892

Criminal Investigation Department (North)

Plot 21926, Blue Jacket street

P.O. Box 91

Francistown

Tel: (+267) 2423000

Woodhall Police Station

P.O. Box 89

Lobatse

Tel: (+267) 5333012

Maun Police Station

P. O. Box 7

Maun

Tel: (+267) 6860034

Serowe Police Station

P.O. Box 255

Serowe

Tel: (+267) 4630222

Kasane Police Station

P. O. Box 1

Kasane

Tel: (+267) 6250326

Mahalapye Police Station

P.O. Box 31

Mahalapye

Tel: (+267) 4710222

Gantsi Police Station

P. O. Box 26

Gantsi

Tel: (+267) 6596222

Selebi Phikwe Police Station

P.O. Box 15

Selebi Phikwe

Tel: (+267) 2610301

Tsabong Police Station

P. O. Box 3

Tsabong

Tel: (+267) 6540423

How much does it cost?

Free

Keywords

Registration, pre-owned , SARPCCO

Synonyms

Clearance, vehicle

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel:    (+267) 3916809 / 3956999

Contact: Officer Commanding

 

Serious Crime Squad

P.O. Box 1082, Gaborone

Tel: +267 3956999 / 3952531 / 3911892

Email: police [at] gov.bw (police[at]gov[dot]bw)

Website: www.police.gov.bw

Business Hours are 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30 except weekends and public holidays.

Reporting Road Accidents

Overview

When members of the public are involved in road traffic accidents, they are required to report in person to the nearest police station or by calling.

The following information should be provided when reporting a road traffic accident:

 

  • Exact location of the accident
  • Any injuries at the scene
  • Number of vehicles involved
  • If other services are required such as the fire brigade and medical assistance
  • The caller’s particulars (i.e. names and addresses)
Who is eligible?
  • Victim
  • Witness
  • Any member of the public
How do I get this service?
  • Visit any police station or police post
  • Call 999 
What supporting documents are required?

None

How long will this service take?

Immediately.

Where can I obtain this service?

Any police station or police post.

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, roads, transportation, mobility, safety, police, legal, law enforcement

Keywords

Road, Accidents, 999, victims, location, motor vehicle

Synonyms

Police, call, emergency, road, hurt, motor vehicle

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Any police station or police post.

Reporting Crime to the Police

Overview

Members of the public are encouraged to report to the police any crime or suspicious incident. If you have been the victim of crime, have witnessed a crime or would like to report that a crime has been committed there are several ways to do it.

You will be asked the following;

  • Nature of the incident
  • Time of incident
  • Location (i.e. plot number, street, H/No or any nearest land mark)
  • Identity of the suspect or physical description of the suspect
  • Any weapons used
  • Other witnesses where possible
Who is eligible?
  • Victim of Crime
  • Witness of crime
  • Or any member of the public
How do I get this service?
  • Contact the nearest police station, police post or any police establishment
  • Call 999 
  • Report to any police officer in proximity
What supporting documents are required?

None

How long will this service take?

Our standards for responding after receiving a report are :

  • 16 minutes in urban areas
  • 60 minutes in other areas
Where can I obtain this service?

Any police station or police post

How much does it cost?

Free

Keywords

Crime, 999, reporter, criminals, reporting, police station, victim

Synonyms

Police, law enforcement, call the authorities, report emergencies, crime, theft, murder, fire, emergency, hurt.

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Any police station, post or police establishment

Application for Exemption Certificate

Overview

The service allows for legal firearms owners to seek permission to retain their unserviceable firearms.

Who is eligible?
  • Any legally registered owner of a firearm

     
How do I get this service?
  • Write a letter seeking exemption certificate from the Commissioner of Police.
  • After the Commissioner of Polices approval download and complete Application for exemption certificate form (Application forms are also available at all Police Stations) and submit it to Central Arms Registry.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Valid National Identification document (Omang)
  • Non-citizens must present a valid passport and residence permit
  • Tender both the firearm and Registration Certificate to Licensing Officer
How long will this service take?

14 working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Any police station.

How much does it cost?

No cost 

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, gun ownership, gun control, how do I purchase a gun, How can I get a gun, I need to buy a gun, I need to get ammunition, I want to bring my gun into Botswana, I purchased a gun, how do I bring it to Botswana, guns and ammo, guns and ammunition in Botswana, bringing firearms into the country, gun for my farm

Keywords

Arm, gun licence, riffle, permits, Certificate.

Synonyms

Application, Exemption

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service
Botswana Police Service Lot 4, Government Enclave Private Bag 0012 Gaborone Botswana Tell. (+267) 3951161 Fax. (+267) 3973723 Email: police [at] gov.bw www.police.gov.bw
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