The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) would from January 2, 2019 commence the use of an electronic platform for registration of vehicles. This is to ensure that the time spent at the DVLA office is reduced drastically to prevent overcrowding, a press release signed by its Public Relations Manager, Francis Asamoah Tuffour has said. The Authority has therefore advised vehicle owners who wish to register their vehicles in 2019 to take advantage of the process from December 3, 2018 to December 31, 2018. To be issued be issued with a new vehicle registration document, the process below should be followed:
- Present vehicles to the Private Vehicle Test Station (PVTS) for inspection
- Present vehicles to DVLA for customs clearance, technical inspection and identity check
- DVLA officer will select the appropriate vehicle category and generate an invoice
- Make payment at the DVLA office from January 2, 2019
- Undergo bio-metric capture at DVLA office
- A new registration document (Certificate of title, Vehicle Smart Card), number plate and other documents would be issued.
The Authority has also urged vehicle owners to desist from seeking the help of middle men popularly known as “goro boys” to avoid being swindled. “Customers are advised to provide their Tax Identification Number (TIN) which is a prerequisite for the registration process,” the statement said. Source: editors.3news.com | Ghana
