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DL1 · Driving licences & permits

Application for a driving licence

The DL1 applies for a driving licence, including a first licence, an additional code or a renewal where the form is required.

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Form code
DL1
Form type
Driving licences & permits
Related vehicle transaction
Driving licence application
Who normally uses it
Individual drivers applying for or renewing a driving licence

When you would use the DL1

  • You are applying for a driving licence test
  • You are adding a licence code
  • A driving licence card must be applied for

What the DL1 asks for

  • Identification of the person or organisation (ID number, or business/traffic register number for a company)
  • Licence codes applied for
  • Medical and eyesight declarations
  • Signature of the applicant or an authorised proxy or representative

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Forms often used with the DL1

LL1Application for a learner's licenceThe LL1 applies for a learner's licence, which is the first step before a driving licence test.PD1Application for a professional driving permit (PrDP)The PD1 applies for a professional driving permit, required to drive passengers, goods or dangerous goods professionally.MCMedical certificate for a driving licence applicationThe MC records the medical certification required for certain driving licence and professional driving permit applications.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.

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 DL1 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.