DVLA Guidelines for Vehicle registration in 2023
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has released the required procedures for the registration of vehicles in 2023.
According to the statement issued by DVLA, this exercise is in alignment with the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.1 2180).
DVLA explained that, this exercise is to help reduce the overcrowding at the registration centers. This registration period would commence on January 3, 2023.
DVLA Guidelines for Vehicle registration in 2023
STAGE 1 (To be initiated from December 12, 2022 onwards)
i. Present vehicle at any authorized Vehicle Testing Station for equipment-based testing.
ii. Present vehicle at any DVLA registration centre for Customs checks and clearance, vehicle inspection and validation of documents.
iii. DVLA officials will generate an invoice for the service being requested.
STAGE 2 (To be completed from January 3, 2023)
iv. Make payment by cash or other electronic means including Visa Card at your preferred registration centre
v. Capture biometric details at the DVLA registration centre
vi. Collect registration documents (Certificate of Title, Vehicle Registration Biometric Card, Vehicle Roadworthiness Certificate), License plate(s) and other ancillary items to complete the process.
The statement required “All Customs and other supporting documents should be original copies only. The National Identity Card (Ghana Card) is the primary document. All persons duly authorized to transact business for and on behalf of the vehicle owner shall present a Power of Attorney and their National ID for verification.”
The general public was warned not to get involved with any unauthorized persons, especially the third parties called middlemen or ‘Goro Boys.’ This caution was done to help curtial frauding.
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
