Registration of vehicles documents required.

The registration of vehicles is done at the Licensing division that is situated at the Public safety department which falls under the Directorate of Municipal and Environmental Services.

Introduction

This transaction allows the registration of a motor vehicle into the name of the titleholder and sets the liability date for registration
It also identifies the new owner. Please note that before a motor vehicle can be registered it must have been introduced to the E-Natis, and/or released from the manufacturer.

In order to facilitate the secure transfer of ownership all registrations of used vehicles are validated to ensure that the change of ownership process has been completed. As proof that the vehicle is registered, a registration certificate (RC1) is issued on an original face value document
The motor vehicle will either be exempt from licensing (MD/MIBstock) or will be liable for licensing. A registration must be done within 21 days of sale as stated in the Road Traffic Act.

Penalties for late registration are calculated at 1/10, for every month or part of a month that the applicant is late, of the appropriate fee.
The penalties shall nor exceed the appropriate fee. The vehicle should have the Titleholder and owners name as the same person.

In the case where a financial institution is the Titleholder of a vehicle and a Motor Dealership/or other person has settled the account,
proof thereof from the financial institution should be attached.
All copies attached must be clearly visible and identifiable and originally certified as true copies. Signatures on forms must be original.

Forms must be fully and correctly without any alterations completed.
Stamps must be visible.
A vehicle will be registered occurring to the acceptable
identification submitted on ID, not example a marriage certificate
Once a vehicle is registered it is immediately liable for licensing.
In the case of a motor dealer as stated in Regulation 8(3)if the a dealership signs on behalf of a financial institution the RLV must
have the dealerships stamp and a letter of authority from the bank.(Please take special note that only the authorized person may sign.
This is only valid for financial companies)

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Contact Person

Acting Assistant Director Licensing Mrs S Van Antwerpen
Contact number: 018 487 8832
Fax number: 018 469 3923
E-Mail address: svanantwerpen@klerksdorp.org