Temporary or special motor vehicle permit

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What you should do
How long does it take
How much does it cost
Forms to complete
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About a temporary or special motor vehicle permit

A temporary motor vehicle permit is valid for 21 days and is used for a motor vehicle that is registered, licenced and roadworthy.

A temporary permit is used under the following circumstances:

  • Delivering the vehicle within the Republic to the owner,
  • Delivering the vehicle within the Republic by or to a motor dealer, or
  • Registering and licensing purposes

Only one permit is issued per vehicle ownership.

A special motor vehicle permit is valid for three days only.

A special motor vehicle permit is used under the following circumstances:

  • Testing such motor vehicle;
  • Proceeding to or returning from a place within the Republic where repairs are to be or have been effected to such motor vehicle;
  • Reaching an examiner of vehicles or mass measuring apparatus; or
  • Repossessing such motor vehicle as contemplated in regulation 69

It is important to note that a vehicle with a special permit may not carry goods or passengers. There is no limit to the number of permits that can be issued per ownership.

What you should do

  1. Go to the nearest registering authority with the following:
    • a copy of your identity document
    • the prescribed fee.
  2. Complete an Application for a Temporary/Special Permit (TSP1) form.

How long does it take

The application is processed on the same day.

How much does it cost

Contact your local licencing office for the cost.

Forms to complete

Application for Temporary/Special Permit form (TSP1) which is available from the registering authority or eNatis website.

Who to contact

 

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