KwaZulu-Natal

Pietermaritzburg DLTC

Address, phone number and opening hours for the Pietermaritzburg Driving Licence Testing Centre, plus what to bring on the day. Practise the K53 learners test free before you book.

Address
Church St, Pietermaritzburg
Phone
033 392 2500
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:30–15:30

Before You Go to Pietermaritzburg

You book in person and the eNaTIS system allocates the next available slot — you cannot choose a date in advance. Phone ahead on 033 392 2500 to confirm the current process.

1
Bring your documents
Valid South African ID, two ID photos (35mm x 45mm), and proof of address no older than three months.
2
Pay the fee
R68 to apply, plus R33 for the licence card once you pass. Provincial tariffs vary slightly.
3
Take an eye test
Done at the centre. Bring your glasses or contact lenses if you wear them.
4
Sit the 68-question paper
30 road rules, 30 road signs, 8 vehicle controls, 60 minutes, each section marked separately.

Pietermaritzburg DLTC — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Pietermaritzburg testing centre?▼

Church St, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Phone 033 392 2500.

What are the Pietermaritzburg DLTC opening hours?▼

Mon–Fri 07:30–15:30. Hours change without notice, so phone 033 392 2500 to confirm before travelling — arriving in the last hour of the day often means being turned away.

What do I need to bring to book a learners test?▼

A valid South African ID document, two identical ID-sized photographs (35mm x 45mm), proof of residential address no older than three months, the application fee, and the completed LL1 form which you collect at the centre.

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Other Centres in KwaZulu-Natal

Durban (Prospecton)
031 907 8200
Pinetown
031 709 7000
Richards Bay
035 787 8000
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