The Requirements to Apply for My Learners Online
Can I write my learners License in South Africa?
People in South Africa can now book a learner’s test online on the electronic National Traffic Information System (eNaTIS) at affordable fees. Therefore, complete the process from home or wherever you are.
What is a Learner’s License in South Africa?
A learner’s license is a permit that proves that you have basic knowledge of a motor vehicle and the rules of the road. The learner’s license is valid for 24 months and cannot be extended. If you hold a learner’s license you are allowed to drive only when you are supervised by a licensed driver. If the category of vehicle you are driving requires a professional driving permit, the licensed driver must also hold a professional driving permit.
How can I Apply for My Learner’s Online?
- Go to the nearest driving licensing testing centre (DLTC) to book a test date and confirm the booking.
- Take the following with you:
- an identity document (ID)
- two identical black-and-white ID photographs (before you have photographs taken you should confirm with the DLTC how many photos they require)
- a booking fee.
- Proof of postal and residential address e.g. utility account. If the utility bill is not in your name, the of owner of the bill must make an affidavit declaring that you live at the address and the utility bill must be attached to the affidavit.
- If you stay at an informal settlement, you must bring a letter with an official date stamp from the ward councillor confirming your postal and residential address
- All Gauteng residents should apply online for their learners licence: https://online.natis.gov.za/#/
- Complete the Application for learner’s license form (LL1), which is available at the DLTC. If you are 65 years or older, you must also complete a Medical certificate form (MC), which is also available at the DLTC.
- You will go for an eye test at the testing centre or you may have an eye test performed by a qualified optometrist and submit the form at the testing centre.
- Before you write the learner’s license test, you must study road signs, motor vehicle controls and road rules to have a basic knowledge of a motor vehicle and road signs.
- On the day of the test you must submit the following:
- the booking receipt
- your ID.
- If you pass the test you must pay the issue fee.
How long does it take to get My learner’s?
The learner’s license is issued on the same day if you passed and paid the relevant fee.
How can you book a learner’s license test online?
Application forms for learner’s license tests are obtained at selected driving license testing centres. However, you can use the NaTIS online booking services for Johannesburg residents. These services are accessible to everyone countrywide on the eNaTIS website.
