Here Is How To Apply In-Person:
Follow these steps to apply for your drivers license in Ghana
- To apply for Driving Permit in Ghana the applicant has to approach the Ghana Driver and Vehicle Licensing authority (DVLA) office. Here is the contact link.
- Then, the applicants can get their application form for Driving Permit.
- Applicant has to enter all information in the application form.
- Applicant must make sure to carry all necessary documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page. (Both photocopies and originals)
- Make all necessary payments to obtain application forms and all other necessary documents.
- Form F GH₵ 2.50
- Form F1 GH₵ 12.50
- Eye Test GH₵ 5.00
- After submission of the forms the authority will proceed to an eye test for applicant.
- If applicant pass the eye and physical test, then applicant will be issued with a
- learner’s plate (L plate)
- learners license
- Highway Code
- Learners License Booklet
- Applicant will have to pay the following fees for the permit, plate, syllabus and Highway Code.
- Learners License Booklet GH₵ 2.50
- Learners Plate GH₵ 23.00
- Highway Code GH₵ 5.00
- Syllabus for Learner Drivers GH₵ 5.00
- After that you are required to enrol to any recognized driving college for training which must accumulate to 48 hours of driving.
- For those who have expired learner’s license, a written exam is conducted for him/her and drivers must score 70% or more in order to pass.
- Visit the DVLA to schedule for a written test. You will have required paying the written test a fee of GH₵ 5.00.
- Your biometric information will also be captured during this process. This will cost GH₵ 4.00.
- Visit the DVLA to take your Written exams (Computer-Based Test).
- After the written exam, you will be required to take an In-Traffic Test which involves identification and explanation of several road signs and as soon as that expired.
- Test on road signs and markings, general questions on the country for which the permit is to be issued. Issuance of international driving permit.
- After completing and passing all the exams you are required to pay for a temporary driver’s license. You are given a date to return to the authority. On the return date, the applicant must carry his/her cover note issued by the authority instructor.
- The details to appear in your driver’s licenses will also be captured during this visit.
- After completing all the process, the applicant is given a date to return to the authority. On the return date, the applicant must carry his/her cover note issued by the authority instructor to turn in for a drivers license.
- Applicant will be issued with a driver’s license and a P-Plate after turning in your temporary driver’s license.
- Generally, the processing time for this procedure 2 weeks.
