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If you are a title holder of a new, pre-owned, built or re-built motor vehicle, you must register it at your relevant registering authority to get a registration certificate. If the vehicle is financed, the title holder will be the financing institution. When it has been registered and licenced, you will get a motor vehicle licence disc.
You must register and license your motor vehicle within 21 days after a change of ownership. If you do not register it, you will have to pay arrears and penalties. The motor vehicle registration is recorded on the national traffic information system (eNaTIS).
Your vehicle’s registration becomes null and void if:
Register a new vehicle:
Register a used vehicle:
Register a vehicle built up from parts:
Register a modified vehicle:
The application will be forwarded to the provincial helpdesk.
The introduction of the motor vehicle record can take up to a few days. The applicant will be contacted when the record is on the system.
Contact your local licensing office for the cost.
Forms are obtainable at the motor vehicle registering authority or you can download them from the eNaTIS website.
When to use an ALV form
In South Africa, motor vehicles must be registered, licensed and re-licensed every year. The Electronic National Traffic Information System (eNatis) is the official register for all vehicle, licensing, contravention and accident data.
Before the expiry date of your motor vehicle license, a Motor Vehicle License Renewal Notice (MLV2) will be posted to you. This form must be completed to renew your vehicle license. If you do not have an MLV2 form, you need to complete a green ALV form to apply for renewal of a motor vehicle license.
You can download the ALV form in PDF format below.
How to apply for a motor vehicle license
If you do not have the MLV2 renewal notice form, the ALV form must be completed and supported by the following:
After the expiry date of a motor vehicle license, registered owners have a grace period of 21 days in which to re-license the vehicle.
![]() Where to apply for a motor vehicle license
Applications for motor vehicle licenses must be made at the nearest licensing authority. Contact the relevant provincial department of transport to find the nearest licensing authority:
Motor vehicle licenses can also be renewed at Post Offices in all provinces except Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West and Western Cape.
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