GEORGE NEWS - Covid regulations, various lockdowns and general pandemic problems have played havoc with deadlines for motor vehicle licence renewals. 

George Municipality constantly reviews and attempts to streamline and simplify the process so as to reduce queues and continue safeguarding the public and municipal officials.

To this end, a new bulk facility has been opened specifically for motor dealers and runners who come to renew vehicle licences and register new vehicles. 

Industry members have been directly informed about this facility which will operate on the same basis as the public MVR offices in Hibernia Street. In the past, the main office handled such bulk renewals after hours and on weekends.

Mayor Leon Van Wyk officially opened the new facility last week.

Less pressure

While the separate bulk facility will reduce the pressure on the Hibernia Street offices, the public is still encouraged to renew their vehicle licenses online instead of coming to the offices in person, as Covid-19 protocols that must be implemented, significantly impact the number of people who can be served in a day.

All the details for online renewal can be found here.

While vehicle licence renewals can be done online, the registration of vehicles cannot be done online as Rica requirements stipulate that the owner of the vehicle must physically appear in front of the official and the documentation must be original - this is, among other things, a measure against fraudulent registration of vehicles.

George MVR offices are located in Hibernia Street and are open to the public weekdays from 08:00 to 15:00, except Wednesdays, when offices are closed at 14:00 for training purposes. 

Access control is from the gate at the street. For more information phone 044 801 9312.

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