KwaZulu-Natal

Richards Bay DLTC

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

Address
Kruger Rd, Richards Bay
Phone
035 787 8000
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:30–15:30

Before You Go to Richards Bay

You book in person and the eNaTIS system allocates the next available slot — you cannot choose a date in advance. Phone ahead on 035 787 8000 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.

Richards Bay DLTC — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Richards Bay testing centre?▼

Kruger Rd, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. Phone 035 787 8000.

What are the Richards Bay DLTC opening hours?▼

Mon–Fri 07:30–15:30. Hours change without notice, so phone 035 787 8000 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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Durban (Prospecton)
031 907 8200
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031 709 7000
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033 392 2500
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