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ABRApplication and notice in respect of a business register numberThe ABR applies for a business register number (BRN), which is how a company or organisation is identified on NaTIS instead of a person's ID number.ACRApplication for certification of roadworthinessThe ACR applies for a roadworthy certification so a vehicle can be tested and certified as roadworthy.ACVApplication for a certificate in respect of a motor vehicleThe ACV applies for an official certificate in respect of a motor vehicle, such as a confirmation of the recorded particulars.ADVApplication for deregistration of a motor vehicleThe ADV applies to deregister a motor vehicle so it is permanently removed from active registration on NaTIS.ADV1Application for deregistration of a permanently demolished vehicleThe ADV1 deregisters a vehicle that has been permanently demolished, so the record can never be used again.AFAApproval of a training centreThe AFA applies for approval of a training centre in the road traffic environment, so accredited training may be delivered.ALAApplication for a letter of authority in respect of a motor vehicleThe ALA applies for a letter of authority for a motor vehicle, normally required for built-up, imported or specially manufactured vehicles.ALVApplication for licensing of a motor vehicleThe ALV applies for the licensing of a motor vehicle so a licence disc is issued for the licence period.ANRApplication and notice in respect of a traffic register numberThe ANR applies for a traffic register number (TRN), used where a person does not have a South African ID, such as a foreign national.APDApplication for particulars of a paper card type driving licenceThe APD applies for the particulars of an older paper card type driving licence, used when converting or confirming an historic licence.ATDApplication to defer a learner's or driving licence testThe ATD applies to have a booked learner's or driving licence test deferred to another date.CNVChange of particulars of notice in respect of a motor vehicleThe CNV records a change to a vehicle's particulars on NaTIS, such as a corrected description, engine number or recorded detail.COOCertificate of origin of a motor vehicleThe COO records the origin of a motor vehicle and supports first registration of a new, imported or built-up vehicle.DCTDeclaration in respect of lost documentsThe DCT is the declaration that a vehicle or licensing document has been lost, stolen or destroyed, and supports an application for a replacement.DL1Application for a driving licenceThe DL1 applies for a driving licence, including a first licence, an additional code or a renewal where the form is required.DRCApplication for a duplicate registration or deregistration certificateThe DRC applies for a duplicate registration certificate (RC1) or deregistration certificate when the original is lost, damaged or destroyed.DTCRegistration of a driving licence testing centreThe DTC registers a driving licence testing centre so learner and driving licence tests may be conducted there.ELF1Application for special classification in respect of licence feesThe ELF1 applies for a special classification for licence fees, where a vehicle qualifies for a different fee category.LL1Application for a learner's licenceThe LL1 applies for a learner's licence, which is the first step before a driving licence test.MCMedical certificate for a driving licence applicationThe MC records the medical certification required for certain driving licence and professional driving permit applications.MIBRegistration of a manufacturer, importer or builder of vehiclesThe MIB registers a manufacturer, importer or builder of motor vehicles so that entity may introduce vehicles onto NaTIS.MMCMass measuring certificateThe MMC records the weighed tare and mass readings of a vehicle, which is what licence fees are calculated on for most vehicles.MNPRegistration of a manufacturer of number platesThe MNP registers a number plate manufacturer so that business may legally produce number plates.MTN1Application in respect of a motor trade number and blank temporary permitsThe MTN1 applies for a motor trade number and blank temporary permits, which allow a registered motor trader to move vehicles legally.MVR1Application for initial registration of a motor vehicleThe MVR1 applies for the very first registration of a motor vehicle on NaTIS, normally by a registered manufacturer, importer or builder.MVR2Application in respect of a licence number for a motor vehicleThe MVR2 applies for a licence number for a motor vehicle, including the allocation or replacement of a number.NCONotification of change of ownership or sale of a motor vehicleThe NCO tells NaTIS that a vehicle has been sold or that ownership has changed, so the seller is released and the buyer becomes the recorded owner.NCPNotification of change of address or particularsThe NCP records a change of address or personal or organisational particulars against a person or organisation on NaTIS so licence notices reach the right address.NVMNotification of vehicle modelThe NVM records a vehicle model on NaTIS so a make, model and description exist against the vehicle record before registration or a description change.PD1Application for a professional driving permit (PrDP)The PD1 applies for a professional driving permit, required to drive passengers, goods or dangerous goods professionally.PLNApplication for a personalised licence numberThe PLN applies to a province for a personalised licence number so a chosen number can be reserved and issued to a vehicle.PODParticulars of a paper card type driving licenceThe POD records the particulars of a paper card type driving licence so the details can be carried onto the current system.RIRegistration as an instructorThe RI applies for registration as an instructor in the road traffic environment.RLFApplication for a refund of licence feesThe RLF applies for a refund of licence fees already paid, for example after a duplicate payment or an early deregistration.RLVApplication for registration and licensing of a motor vehicleThe RLV is used to register a motor vehicle on NaTIS and licence it at the same time, so the vehicle is recorded in the correct owner's name and receives a licence disc.RORegistration of an authorised officerThe RO registers an authorised officer such as an examiner or inspector in the road traffic environment.SOASworn affidavit in respect of a motor vehicleThe SOA is a sworn affidavit about a motor vehicle, used where the licensing authority requires a signed statement of fact to support a transaction.TS1Registration of a testing stationThe TS1 registers a vehicle testing station so roadworthy testing may be carried out at that facility.TSP1Application for a temporary or special permitThe TSP1 applies for a temporary or special permit so a vehicle may be used on a public road in defined circumstances.

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