Get your Drivers Licence Confirmation Letter fast

Do you need a South African Drivers License Confirmation letter? We’ll assist with the paperwork, submit your application, follow up with the Road Traffic Management Corporation, collect it when its ready and ship it worldwide to you

RTMC Drivers Licence Confirmation Letter
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We take care of the entire process for you, from application, to communication, collection and delivery to your doorstep

Fastest Turnaround time

We ensure that the drivers licence confirmation letter is issued in as little as 3-6 weeks, and collect by hand on the day that it is ready

Additional Options

We can arrange additional translation, apostilization or legalisation of the letter for your destination country

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Email us at [email protected], or fill out the form below and our experts will contact you to find out your exact requirements.

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Price:

R1500 (3-6 weeks)

Apostille:
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R1150 (10-15 days)

Shipping:

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R200 National

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R850 International

Notes:

The RTMC drivers licence confirmation letter can optionally be apostilled at DIRCO for use internationally. Click here for more details

Other:

We offer certified sworn translation of this document into many languages.

Convert your South African Drivers Licence into an International one

An RTMC (Road Traffic Management Corporation) driver’s licence confirmation letter is an official document that verifies that an individual has a valid driver’s licence. It is also known as a drivers licence letter of entitlement or a drivers license certificate.

The letter serves as proof that the applicant has a valid licence and this will enable you to convert to a foreign driving licence in your country of current residence.

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UK Residents Please Note: The United Kingdom will not convert your drivers licence to a UK one if your South African driving license has expired

RTMC Drivers Licence Confirmation Letter
RTMC Drivers License Confirmation Letter

How To Apply For Your Drivers Licence Confirmation Letter

  1. Download the application form, complete it, scan it and email it to us along with a copy of your South African ID and/or your South African Driver’s Licence. If you are not a South African citizen, additional documents will be required (Traffic Register Number certificate, DHA visa verification letter and copy of foreign passport). Contact us for more details.
  2. We will check the forms and your submitted documents, make sure that everything is correct, and send you an invoice with an online payment link.
  3. Once payment is received we submit your application to the RTMC and confirm with you that your application has been successfully submitted.
  4. We check with the RTMC every 2-3 days until your application is ready, and collect your drivers licence confirmation letter by hand from the RTMC offices the following business day.
  5. We send you a high resolution scan of the drivers licence confirmation letter to ensure that all the details are correct.
  6. Once you have confirmed that all details are correct we send it for apostilling (if you have ordered that option), or courier it directly to you. Local courier takes 1 business day, worldwide courier takes 4-5 days.

Apostille Legalisation

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RTMC Drivers Licence Confirmation Letter

The drivers licence confirmation letter can be attested with an apostilled at DIRCO for use internationally.

An apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document so it can be accepted in countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention

If you need to legalise the letter for a country that is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention (Like Qatar, the UAE, Vietnam or Thailand) then we can get a Certificate of Authentication from DIRCO and attest it at that country’s embassy.

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More Information

The Drivers Licence Confirmation Letter is a letter issued by the RTMC that verifies that you have a South African drivers licence, and confirms the following details:

  • Date and place of Issue
  • The type of licence (code) as well as a detailed explanation of what that code entitles the driver to do.
  • Whether the licence was issued with any restrictions or has any endorsements.

South African driver’s licenses can be used for a limited time in most countries worldwide, but if you want to convert your license to one in your country of residence then you will need this drivers licence confirmation letter along with your current drivers license.

If you own licences for mutiple categories of vehicles (such as a motorcycle as well as a light motor vehicle then the RTMC will issue multiple letters to you, one for each category.

The Drivers Licence Confirmation Letter is also known by the following terms: Drivers Licence Confirmation Certificate, Driving Licence Certificate, Drivers License Letter of Entitlement or Proof of Drivers License.

Download PDF Application Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply even if I have lost my drivers license or it has expired?

Yes, you can apply for your Drivers License Confirmation Letter even if you have lost your license or it has expired. You will need to supply us with a copy of your ID Document.

The United Kingdom will not convert your drivers license to a UK one if your South African driving license has expired

Can I use this letter in place of my regular Drivers License?

No, the Drivers License Confirmation Letter cannot be interpreted as a driving licence when produced to a law enforcement official.

Does this letter have an expiry date?

No, this letter does not have an expiry date. Some countries may require this letter to be handed in within a set period of time from date of issue, especially if this letter is also apostilled or legalised.

Please check with your local authorities whether the letter has to be handed in within a defined timeframe.

Is there any expedited or faster option to get this letter?

Unfortunately the RTMC has a huge backlog and the standard turnaround time is 4-6 weeks. There is a possibility that we may get it quicker than that but we cannot guarantee it. We collect your letter by hand on the day that it is ready from the Road Traffic Management Corporation offices to ensure the quickest turnaround

Do I need to get this letter apostilled or legalised for my current country?

Every country has different rules and regulations regarding apostilles. Generally English speaking countries do not require this, and non English speaking countries do, but this is not always the case. Drivers License Letters are apostilled at DIRCO. Portugal and Greece are two countries known to require apostilles for this letter.

We strongly suggest that you check with your local Driving License authority whether this letter needs to be apostilled, legalised or translated..

Are you affiliated or accredited with the RTMC or DIRCO?

Embassy Services (Pty) Ltd is a private company and not a government department or High Court issuing body or associated with DIRCO or any foreign embassy. We provide consulting, submission and collection services, and charge for our expertise and for successfully and quickly obtaining and legalising documents.

While we endeavour to obtain and get all documentation processed and legalised in the shortest possible time, we cannot be held responsible for any delay at a government department or foreign embassy that is out of our control. Please see our terms and conditions for details

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We would be happy to assist. Simply email us or call or whatsapp us on +27 10 500 5320 and we will respond asap!

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About Embassy Services

We’re a document and legalisation services company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We specialise in obtaining documents and legalising them for use internationally, from government departments such as Home Affairs to High Court notarisation and apostilles at DIRCO.

Our focus is on fast turnaround times and impeccable customer service, we keep you continually updated at every step of the process, and ensure that your specific needs are filled to your exact requirements

Call or Whatsapp us on +27 10 500 5320 or email us at [email protected].