NATIS Online Booking Licence Services

The NATIS online booking system is a portal from the National Traffic Information System (NATIS) that offers motorists the following services:

• Schedule a learners licence test,
• Apply for a professional driver’s licence.
• Schedule a driver’s licence test,
• Renew a driver’s licence that has expired,
• Check the status of their licences and renew their driver’s licences.

To use the natis online services portal, you must first ensure that you meet all the application requirements. These requirements may vary based on your specific use case. Still, they typically include a valid ID, your contact information, and any necessary documentation or proof that is relevant to your particular situation.

Booking your Learners Licence Exam

To be able to drive a motor vehicle in South Africa, you must first obtain your learner’s licence. In order to do so, you will need to make a learner’s licence booking with your local driving school or government agency. In order to qualify for a learner’s licence, you must demonstrate that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a motor vehicle safely on the road. This can usually be done by obtaining either an API or CBR certificate from NAPOLI, the National Institute for Industrial Safety.

Additionally, learners are prohibited from having passengers aside from other learners in the vehicle while practising their driving skills. To maintain their learner’s permit, learners must demonstrate that they have mastered all aspects of safe driving and stay up-to-date on any new regulations and laws governing vehicle operation in South Africa. Overall, possessing a learner’s licence is an important step towards becoming a competent and responsible driver on our roads.

Using the Online Booking Page for a Learners Licence

1. A drop-down menu and a map can be found on the NATIS online portal. The map depicts which provinces are online. Before you continue with the registration process, ensure your province’s NATIS online booking is active.
2. Choose your province from the drop-down menu.
3. Navigate to the section with the button “Book now for Learner’s Licence Test” and select it.
4. The learner’s licence codes are displayed at the top of the following page. A learner’s permit can have one of three codes. They are called Code 1, Code 2, and Code 3. The codes are explained in the section of this article titled “Learners Licence Codes.” Before you choose one, you should be familiar with the vehicle you will be learning to drive and understand its minimum qualifying criteria.
5. On the same page, you will enter your personal information, such as your full name, phone number, and email address. To complete the booking, a One Time Pin (OTP) will be sent to the contacts you provide. When you’re finished, click the “Next” button.
6. On this page, confirm your contact information, including your residential address, and then click “Next” once more.
7. Select the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) on the following page. The availability of DLTCs on this page is constantly updated between 8 a.m. every morning and 8 p.m. every evening. You should keep refreshing to find one that is available. Click the “Next” button.
8. Choose a date and time to take the learner’s licence test. Click the “Next” button.
9. On the next page, confirm your submissions and click “Next.” You will be notified whether or not your application to schedule a learner’s licence test was successful. If not, a prompt will appear explaining why.
10. Your phone will receive an OTP. Use the OTP to confirm your application.

To pass the learner’s licence test, you must be adequately prepared. This link can help you prepare. You must submit a completed Application for a Learner’s Licence (LL1), three identical black and white driving licence-type photographs, and the required application fee with your application. All application forms are available for download from the NATIS website.

Booking your Drivers Licence Test

1. A drop-down menu and a map can be found on the NATIS online website. The map depicts which provinces are online. Before proceeding, ensure your province’s NATIS online booking is active.
2. Choose your province from the drop-down menu.
3. Select the section that has the button “Book now for driver’s License Test.”
4. The driver’s licence codes are displayed at the top of the following page. Code A1, Code A, Code B, Code C1, Code C, Code EB, Code EC1, and Code C are the codes. The codes are explained in the section of this article titled “Drivers Licence Codes.” The codes correspond to the vehicle types that you intend to drive with your new licence.
5. On the same page, you will enter personal information, such as your legal name, mobile number, and email. When you’re finished, press “Next.”
6. On this page, double-check your contact information. When finished, click “Next” once more.
7. Select the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) on the following page. Select “Next.”
8. Choose the day and time that work best for you to take the driving test. Select “Next.”
9. On the following page, review your submissions and click “Next.” You will receive confirmation whether or not your request to schedule a driver’s licence test was successful. If not, a prompt will explain why if it does not.
10. Your phone will receive an OTP. Use the OTP to confirm your application.

You must demonstrate your ability to operate the vehicle in accordance with the code you are applying for, pass a personal or DLTC eye test from an optometrist, and be familiar with K53 traffic signs and regulations in order to pass a driver’s licence test. You can get ready by visiting this link. You must have a completed Application for Drivers Licence (DL1) form, your RSA ID, four black-and-white driver’s licence-style photos of yourself, as well as the necessary fee, with you on the day of the test.

Renewing your Driver’s Licence Card

People with expired driver’s licences can use the NATIS online booking system to schedule a licence appointment to renew it. Online licence renewal applications are required for all Gauteng residents. For a renewal, you won’t need to take a driving test, but you will need to take an eye exam after you’ve paid the required fee. A completed Application for Drivers Licence (DL1) form, four black-and-white driver’s licence-style photos, and your RSA Identity Document must all be present. The following steps are involved in renewing a licence card via online booking:

1. A drop-down menu and a map can be found on the NATIS online website. Which provinces are accessible online is indicated on the map. Before continuing, ensure your province’s NATIS online booking is active.
2. Using the drop-down menu, choose your province.
3. Select the section that says “Book now for Drivers Licence Card Renewal” by navigating to it.
4. Choose the type of identification you have on the following page.
5. On the same page, you will enter personal information, such as your legal name, mobile number, and email. When you’re finished, click “Next.”
6. On this page, double-check your contact information. When finished, click “Next” once more.
7. Select the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) on the following page. Select “Next.”
8. Choose the date and time you want to take the learner’s licence test by looking at the available online slots. Select “Next.”
9. On the following page, review your submissions and click “Next.” You will receive confirmation whether or not your request to schedule a driver’s licence test was successful. If not, a prompt will explain why if it does not.
10. Your phone will receive an OTP. Use the OTP to confirm your application.

Vehicle Renewals

You can renew your driver’s licence online and pick up your disc at a location of your choice or at the nearest DLTC.

• Choose your province from the NATIS online website.
• Select the “View Motor Renewals” option.
• Select the licence disc information.
• Fill in your bank information and make an online payment through the payment gateway.

The vehicle owner can also elect to receive an SMS or email reminder when it is time to renew their vehicle licence.

Read more: How to Renew Your Car License Online in 2022

Additional NATIS Online Services

On the website, you can also check the status of your licences and apply for a professional driver’s permit (PrDP). When you register for a NATIS online account, you’ll receive notifications when your licences are about to expire.

A permit is required by law for professional drivers. Drivers of minibus taxis, buses, breakdown vehicles, lorries and trailers with a GMV above 3,500 kg, and motor vehicles with a fuel tank are considered professional drivers.

Visit the NATIS online website, log in with your login information, and choose your province to apply. To begin, select the “Book Now for PrDP Application” tab and then adhere to the on-screen instructions. Give the DLTC you want to reserve a slot at, along with your contact information, personal information, and information from your driver’s licence. Verify the reservation’s success.

Driver’s Licence Codes

You must understand how to operate a vehicle, how to navigate the roads, what the road rules are, and how to read road signs to drive a car in the Republic of South Africa. Before granting you a permit to drive, RTMC makes sure you abide by these rules. Motor vehicles are divided into various categories for this reason. Your driver’s licence indicates the type of vehicles you are permitted to drive on rural roads. The courses include:

Code A1

This code applies to single-cylinder, sidecar-equipped motorcycles with 125cc or fewer engines. To be eligible for a driver’s licence that allows you to operate a certain category of vehicles, you must be at least 16 years old.

Code A

Code A applies to single-cylinder motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecars that have 125cc or larger engines. To be eligible for a driver’s licence that authorises you to operate this category of vehicles, you must be at least 18 years old.

Code B

Any motor vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GMV) of 3,500 kg or less falls under code B. It might be a truck, bus, or car. To be eligible for a driver’s licence that allows you to operate a certain category of vehicles, you must be at least 18 years old.

Code C1

Any motor vehicle with a GMV between 3,500 kg and 16,000 kg falls under this code. To be eligible for a driver’s licence that allows you to operate a certain category of vehicles, you must be at least 18 years old.

Code C

This code applies to automobiles with a GMV greater than 16,000 kg. To be eligible for a driver’s licence that allows you to operate a certain category of vehicles, you must be at least 18 years old.

Code EB

This code is applicable to two categories of moving vehicles:

• A light motor vehicle towing a trailer is the first. Gross combination mass for the two should be 3,500 kg or less.
• The second involves combining a motor vehicle with a tare weight of 3,500 kg or less (weight without people, cargo, or fuel) with another motor vehicle that has a GMV weight of 3,500 kg or less.

To be eligible for a driver’s licence that allows you to operate a certain category of vehicles, you must be at least 18 years old.

Code EC1

The following two categories of moving vehicles also use this code:

• A heavy motor vehicle that is articulated and weighs between 3,500 kg and 16,000 kg and tows one or more trailers.
• A pair of vehicles with a combined tare between 3,500 and 16,500 kilogrammes and a GMV between 3,500 and 16,000 kilogrammes.

To be eligible for a driver’s licence that allows you to operate a certain category of vehicles, you must be at least 18 years old.

Code EC

The final code, EC, is for two different kinds of moving vehicles:

• A vehicle with an articulated axle weighing at least 16,001 kg and
• A pair of motor vehicles combined that weigh at least 16,001 kg.

To be eligible for a driver’s licence that allows you to operate a certain category of vehicles, you must be at least 18 years old.

Codes for Leaner Licences

You can learn to drive with a learner’s permit. While you have this licence, you can drive with a licenced driver’s supervision. The codes for a learner’s permit come from a driver’s permit because it is the first step toward obtaining a driving licence. Before choosing the learner’s licence code, you should be aware of what you will be driving.

Code 1
Code 1 meets the same requirements as codes A and A1 for driver’s licences. You will learn how to operate a motor vehicle in those categories under Code 1.

Code 2

Code 2 meets the same requirements as codes B and EB for driver’s licences. You will learn how to operate a motor vehicle in those categories under Code 2.

Code 3

Code 3 meets the same requirements as codes C1, C, EC1, and EC in the driver’s licence classifications. You will learn how to operate a motor vehicle in those categories under Code 3.

Laws and regulations change frequently, so the purpose of this article is merely informational. For the most recent information, visit the NATIS website or speak with the DLTC closest to you.