APD · Driving licences & permits

Application for particulars of a paper card type driving licence

The APD applies for the particulars of an older paper card type driving licence, used when converting or confirming an historic licence.

All government forms
Form code
APD
Form type
Driving licences & permits
Related vehicle transaction
Historic driving licence particulars
Who normally uses it
Drivers holding or converting an older paper card licence

When you would use the APD

  • An old paper licence must be confirmed or converted
  • Licence history is needed for a card application

What the APD asks for

  • Identification of the person or organisation (ID number, or business/traffic register number for a company)
  • Known licence detail and issuing authority
  • Signature of the applicant or an authorised proxy or representative

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Forms often used with the APD

The License Guys SA is a private vehicle administration business and is not NaTIS, the RTMC or a licensing authority. This page explains the official APD form so you know what it is for; the official form itself remains the property of the relevant authority and requirements can change without notice.