The Steps to Register a New Car in South Africa 

How long does it take to register a new car in South Africa?

If you buy a vehicle, you need to register and license it in your name within 21 days. If the title holder (the entity who has the right to sell) is different from the owner, that entity must register the vehicle before you, as the owner can license it.

How is registration done for new vehicles?

LTO Car Registration Process for New Vehicles

1. Step 1: Prepare the Required Documents.
2. Step 2: Visit an LTO Office Near You.
3. Step 3: Submit All Required Documents.
4. Step 4: Submit Your MVIR.
5. Step 5: Pay for the Car Registration Fees.
6. Step 6: Receive Your Certificate of Registration, Plates, and Stickers.
7. General Requirements.

How much does car registration cost in South Africa?

Complete an application for Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicle form (RLV) and submit to your appropriate registering authority. The cost of the registration fee is R270 only if the registration takes place within 21 days after the date of liability.

How do I register my car in South Africa?

Register a new vehicle:

1. To register a new vehicle, go to your appropriate registering authority and submit the following:
   • your identity document (ID)
   • proof of residential address e.g. utility account. If the utility bill is not in your name, the 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 address
   • the manufacturer’s certificate containing all the relevant details of the vehicle
   • a roadworthy certificate, if the vehicle is a heavy load [or Road Transport Quality System (RTQS)] vehicle.