How to Complete the NaTIS Application for Driving Licence Form

The NaTIS Application for Driving Licence Form is used by individuals who want to apply for a NaTIS driving licence. This form has four pages, and this guide will provide you with instructions on how to complete the first page of the form with authority.

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NaTIS Application for Driving Licence Form

Essential Information for Applicants

  • When applying for a driving licence, it is essential that the applicant produces acceptable identification. Acceptable identification may include National ID, foreign ID, or traffic register number.
  • The type of identification should be marked with an X on the NaTIS Application for Driving Licence Form.
  • A photograph must be affixed on the application with a lamination strip.

List of Possible Transactions(NaTIS Application for Driving Licence Form)

  • Mark with X the appropriate transaction that applies to your application. Options may include:
    • Driving licence (A, B, D)
    • Driving licence by virtue of Government Department licence (A, B, D)
    • Replacement of foreign driving licence (A, B, D)
    • Replacement of driving licence(s) in identity document/on paper card (A, B, D)
    • Temporary driving licence (A, B, D)
    • New driving licence card/Duplicate (A, C, D)

Particulars of Applicant

Subheading: Type of Identification

  • Mark with X the type of identification you are providing, such as National ID, foreign ID, or traffic register number.
  • Enter the identification number in the appropriate field.

Country of Issue (if foreign ID)

  • If you are providing a foreign ID, indicate the country of issue.

Nationality and Gender

  • Enter your nationality.
  • Mark with X your gender (male or female).

Surname, Initials, and First Names

  • Enter your surname and initials.
  • Enter your first names, not exceeding three.

Date of Birth

  • Enter your date of birth in the format: Year/Month/Day.

Official Language of Preference on Driving Licence

  • Indicate your preference for the official language on your driving licence.

Contact Information

  • Enter your e-mail address, home telephone number, contact telephone number during the day, facsimile number, and cellphone number.
  • Enter your postal address, suburb, city/town, and postal code. If notices must be served at a different address, indicate whether it is a postal address or street address by marking with an X.

Class of Motor Vehicle

To complete this section, you need to indicate the type of vehicle for which you are applying for a licence. Mark with a cross (X) the class of motor vehicle for which you want to obtain a driving licence – only one code per NaTIS Application for Driving Licence Form, if you are applying for a new licence.

The codes are as follows:

  • A1 – Motor cycle without a sidecar, with engine not exceeding 125cm3
  • A – Motor cycle without a sidecar, with engine exceeding 125cm3
  • B – Light motor vehicle, Tare not exceeding 3 500 kg or minibus, bus, or goods vehicle, GVM not exceeding 3 500 kg, not articulated
  • C1 – Heavy motor vehicle, Tare exceeding 3 500 kg, but not exceeding 16 000 kg, or minibus, bus or goods vehicle, GVM exceeding 3 500 kg but not exceeding 16 000 kg, not articulated
  • C – Extra heavy motor vehicle, Tare exceeding 16 000 kg or bus or goods vehicle, GVM exceeding 16 000 kg, not articulated
  • EB or BE – Light articulated motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicle and trailer the GVM of which exceeds 750 kg, GCM of drawing vehicle not exceeding 3 500 kg
  • EC1 or C1E – Heavy articulated motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicle and trailer the GVM of which exceeds 750 kg, GCM of the drawing vehicle exceeding 3 500 kg, but not exceeding 16 000 kg
  • EC or CE – Extra heavy articulated motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicle and trailer the GVM of which exceeds 750 kg, GCM of drawing vehicle exceeding 16 000 kg

Previous Application Refusal (NaTIS Application for Driving Licence Form)

State whether any previous application for a learner’s or driving licence had been refused, and if so, provide details on where, when, and reasons for refusal.

Notice of Theft/Loss/Destruction/Recovery/New Card

Mark with an X the applicable box to indicate whether there has been any notice of theft, loss, destruction, recovery or the need for a new card. In addition, provide details on the office of issue, where the theft or loss was reported, the reference number, and the date of change.

Declaration

In the declaration section, the applicant needs to declare that they are medically fit to drive, and have not been convicted of any criminal offenses. They should also agree to abide by the traffic regulations and laws.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

When you apply for a driving licence, the last section of the NaTIS Application for Driving Licence Form is intended for office use only. The information on this page is used by the testing centre to determine whether you are eligible for a driver’s licence.

Below is an explanation of the different sections on the FOR OFFICE USE ONLY page:

Limitations: This section is where the examiner records your visual acuity and field of vision to determine if there are any restrictions on your driver’s licence.

Visual Faculty: This section is used to record whether you are visually fit for driving. You may be qualified for all codes of vehicles, only light motor vehicles, or disqualified from driving altogether.

Date of Medical Certificate: If you provided a medical certificate during the application process, the date it was issued will be recorded in this section.

Finding Qualified: If you have met all the requirements for a driver’s licence, the examiner will record that you are qualified in this section.

Infrastructure Number, Name, and Signature of Examiner for Driving Licences: This section is used to record the infrastructure number, name, and signature of the examiner who conducted the test.

Fees Paid and Receipt Number for Practical Test: This section records the fees paid for the practical test, as well as the receipt number.

Date and Time on Which Applicant Will Be Tested: This section records the date and time when you will take the practical test.

Name and Signature of Data Capturing Official: The name and signature of the data capturing official who captured your information will be recorded in this section.

Absent/Failed: If you were absent or failed the practical test, the reason will be recorded in this section.

Authorisation of Driving Licence: This section records the code of the driving licence and any restrictions that may apply to your driving privileges.

Overall, the last page of the Natis application for driving licence form is used to document the results of your practical test and whether you are qualified for a driver’s licence. It is important to note that this information is for office use only and is not provided to the applicant.

National Road Traffic Act, 1996: [link to the National Road Traffic Act, 1996]

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