You lose a day in the queue
Arrive early, wait for hours, and hope the system is online when you reach the counter.
Licence Services · Document Assistance
DUPLICATE NUMBER PLATE AUTHORISATION
Authorisation required to have plates re-made. Document Assistance work is handled end to end by The License Guys, so you do not have to attend an office or work out the paperwork yourself. We confirm exactly what applies to your vehicle before anything begins.
Handled end to end
Licence Services
Why spend hours standing in queues?
Submit your request online. Our licensing specialists confirm your requirements, process your application and keep you updated while you focus on what matters.
Step 1 · The problem
Does this sound familiar?
Licensing is not difficult. It is simply slow, unclear and always at the wrong time of the month.
You are turned away for one document
A missing certified copy or an out-of-date proof of residence sends you home to start again.
Nobody tells you what is required
Requirements differ per service, per vehicle and per case, and the answer changes depending on who you ask.
Renewal dates slip past
By the time you remember, the disc has expired and the penalty has started.
Step 2 · The cost of doing nothing
What that costs you
Every failed trip to a licensing department is paid for twice — once in time, once in money.
Lost time
A working day gone for a transaction that should take minutes.
Penalties
Late renewals attract fines and can invalidate your cover.
Repeat trips
One missing document means doing the whole day again.
Stress
Uncertainty about whether your vehicle is legal right now.
Step 3 · The solution
How The License Guys solve it
You submit once. A specialist takes it from there and you watch it progress.
You do not know what is required.
Choose your service and the platform tells you exactly which documents apply to your case before you start.
Capturing vehicle details is a chore.
Scan your Licence Disc or RC1 and your vehicle details are filled in for you.
You have to be there in person.
Our licensing specialists handle the department work while you carry on with your day.
You never know where the application is.
Every stage is recorded and visible, with updates as your request moves forward.
The next renewal will catch you again.
Once your vehicle is on THE SYNC, the next due date is tracked and you are reminded early.
Step 4 · What you gain
What you gain
A licensing service that behaves like every other modern service you use.
No queues
Submit from your phone, at any hour, from anywhere in South Africa.
Right first time
Requirements confirmed by a specialist before your application is lodged.
Live progress
See exactly what stage your request is at without phoning anyone.
Nothing missed again
Your documents and due dates stay on the platform for next time.
Step 5 · Why trust us
Why trust The License Guys SA?
Licensing is not a side product for us. It is the business.
Built by South African licensing specialists
The License Guys SA process licensing work every day. THE SYNC was designed around how licensing actually works in South Africa, not around a generic software template.
Designed using real licensing experience
Every requirement, document rule and turnaround in the platform comes from work we have already done for private owners, businesses and dealerships.
Secure document handling
Your documents stay in your own vault. Nothing is shared with our team unless you allow it, and every view, download and upload is recorded for you to see.
Live progress and transparent communication
You always know what stage your work is at, what is outstanding and who is handling it. No phone calls needed to find out where things stand.
Professional support, one platform
Vehicles, documents, renewals, licensing requests and updates live together. You are never asked to keep the same information in three different places.
Modern technology, used quietly
Scanning and intelligence do the admin in the background. You see clear answers, not technology for its own sake.
Step 6 · What happens next
What happens next
Start a request or ask for a quote — a quote never requires an account.
- 1Choose your service
- 2Tell us about your vehicle
- 3Scan your Licence Disc or RC1
- 4We confirm your requirements
- 5Our specialists process your application
- 6You follow every stage to completion
Let us stand in the queue for you
Start your request online, or ask for a quote first — whichever suits you.
No office queues
The trip to the licensing office is ours, not yours.
Confirmed first
Requirements and costs are agreed before any work begins.
Tracked end to end
Every stage is recorded and visible in your TLG Account.
Real people
A South African team that handles this paperwork every day.
The problem
A day lost before the day begins
document assistance usually means an early start, a long queue and a real risk of being turned away because one document was missing or one field was filled in incorrectly. It costs a working day, and often more than one.
Why The License Guys
You send it once. We finish it.
We take duplicate number plate authorisation off your desk entirely. The requirements are confirmed up front for your specific vehicle, the paperwork is prepared correctly the first time, and the office visits are ours to make — you simply follow the progress.
- No queues and no wasted trips
- Requirements confirmed before anything starts
- One place to see progress from request to completion
- Handled by people who do this every day
Who this is for
- Owners who have lost documents
- Anyone needing duplicates or verification
Account types: private · business · dealership
How the process works
- 01
Tell us what you need
Send an enquiry on WhatsApp or email, or create a TLG Account and start the request there.
- 02
We confirm the requirements
We confirm exactly which documents and details apply to your specific vehicle and situation.
- 03
We handle the process
The work is carried out for you, with the status recorded at every stage.
- 04
You are kept informed
Progress and completion are visible in your TLG Account and communicated to you directly.
What is commonly needed
- Proof of the owner's identity
- Proof of address where it applies
- The vehicle's registration details
This is a guide only. The exact requirements are confirmed for your specific vehicle and situation before any work begins. Nothing is uploaded or submitted on this page.
The result
Completed, delivered and on record
When the work is finished, the outcome is delivered to you and recorded against your vehicle, so the next renewal, transfer or inspection starts from a complete history rather than a shoebox of paperwork.
Questions people ask
What is Duplicate Number Plate Authorisation?
Authorisation required to have plates re-made. It falls under Document Assistance and is handled on your behalf from start to finish.
What does it cost?
Costs depend on the vehicle and what the service involves, so we confirm the amount with you in writing before any work begins. Nothing is charged without your approval.
How long does it take?
Timeframes depend on the office handling the matter and on the documents available. We confirm a realistic timeframe once we have reviewed your requirements.
What do I need to get started?
Send us an enquiry with your vehicle details. We will confirm the exact documents needed for your situation — nothing is uploaded or submitted on this page.
Do I need a TLG Account?
A TLG Account is required to submit a request and follow its progress. Creating one is free and takes a few minutes.
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READY TO START?
Start the request and we will confirm exactly what applies to your vehicle — or ask us for a quote first, no account needed.
Back to all servicesWhat you pay
Your breakdown appears here
You always see every line: the government licence fee, the transaction fee, the RC1 registration fee where it applies, and our service fee — never one unexplained total.