GEORGE NEWS - Notice was received from George Municipality that while George Municipality general offices are closed for the Christmas holidays, the George Vehicle Licence Centre, Driving Licence Centre and Vehicle Testing Station will be open as below, unless otherwise announced as per Covid-19 measures:
- Thursday 24 December: 8am-12pm (intake until 11am to allow for processing)
- Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December: CLOSED
- Monday 28 December to Wednesday 30 December: 8am-3pm
- Thursday 31 December: 8am-12pm (intake until 11am to allow for processing)
- Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January: CLOSED
Traffic Department Offices, Driving and Learners Licences:
Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp 044 878 2400. The department is open for new appointments for driving and learner’s licences as per usual rules (see Driving and Learners Licence section on website for details).
Please note that learner’s licences, driving licences, temporary driving licences and professional driving permits which expired from 26 March 2020 up until 31 December 2020 are deemed valid and validity is extended for a further grace period ending 31 August 2021.
If your driving or learners’ licence test was cancelled during lockdown or because of offices being closed due to Covid-19 measures, you will receive an SMS with a new date and time. Please phone 044 878 2400 if you have not received an SMS within 20 days from your previous appointment.
Traffic fines
To pay your traffic fines online, use the account details below and use the traffic fine number printed on the fine as reference.
Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Number: 62869623168
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Vehicle Testing Station
Hibernia Street (next to train station) 044 801 9312
Access control from gate at the street.
Motor Vehicle Registration and Licencing
Hibernia Street (next to train station) 044 801 9310 or 044 801 9311
Access control from gate at the street.
Please consider online renewal of vehicle licences as per details below instead of in-person renewals – as Covid-19 regulations significantly impacts on the amount of people that can be served in a day.
Bulk transactions are being handled after-hours. Pregnant women, the elderly and disabled can pre-arrange preferential treatment by calling 044 801 9310.
ONLINE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT OF VEHICLE LICENCE RENEWALS
The customer starts by registering a profile online at https://online.natis.gov.za/#/ or download the RTMC mobile application for Android from Google PlayStore.
Choose between registering as an individual or business.
The following information will be required:
- Individual: initial, name, surname, ID number, driving licence number, contact details via mobile phone or email.
- Organisation: name of business, ID number of proxy, driving licence number of proxy, contact details via mobile phone or email.
- A one-time pin will be sent to your email or mobile phone number, which you must enter online.
- Go to the ‘View motor vehicle renewals’ section and verify the information.
- Access and/or download your electronic motor vehicle licence RENEWAL NOTICE (also known as a MVL2 notice).
- The amount for the renewal of your vehicle will be on the notice.
- Pay this amount into the George Municipality FNB bank account (details below) and use the relevant vehicle licence number as a reference, eg. CAW ###### / Private number ##### WP
- FNB Account number: George Municipality, Public Sector Cheque Account 62869623150 (Branch Code 210554). Email the proof of payment to msbrits@george.gov.za or rharmse@george.gov.za AND mjulyan@george.gov.za
- Keep a copy of your proof of payment in the relevant car until you receive your licence disk but keep your expired disk on your window in the meantime.
- Once payment reflects on the municipality’s bank statement, the vehicle licence will be processed, and you will be contacted to arrange collection. Please do not collect unless pre-arranged and notified via SMS.
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