Requirements: Learner's License Application

The following is applicable to a code 2 (old code 8) Learner's License for light motor vehicles.

• Applicant must be a minimum of 17 years of age.  Most testing stations, however, will allow an applicant to apply for a test date up to 3 months prior to their 17th birthday, provided that the testing station has suitable test dates available.  The test date itself needs to be after the applicant's 17th birthday.
  
  

• Applicant must be in possession of a valid South African green bar-coded ID Book, an ID Card or South African Passport.
  
  
• Foreigners should first obtain a traffic registration number (TRN) before being able to apply for a South African Learner's License.
  
  
• Applicant must be able to provide proof of residence.
  
  
• Applicant must pass an eye test conducted by the testing station or obtained from an optometrist.
  
  
• Applicant must meet the health requirements as stipulated on the application form.
  
  
• Applicants over the age of 65 must provide a medical clearance certificate.
  
  
• Applicant must pay the prescribed application fee applicable for that province.