Step 1. Have these ready for learner licence registration
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2 ID photos, colour or black and white
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Black pen
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Application fee, R68.00
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Issue of learner licence fee, R33.00
Learner licence test booking information
A simple guide to help you prepare your documents, understand the learner licence booking steps, and find traffic department contact details in the Western Cape Peninsula area.
Need help preparing before test day? West Coast offers private learner licence tutoring.
Before you book
Know what to bring and what to confirm
This page gives you the original booking guidance in a cleaner format, with a practical reminder to confirm numbers, fees, and operating times before visiting.
Important note
Before you visit a traffic department
Traffic department contact numbers, fees, and operating times may change without notice. Please confirm directly with the City of Cape Town or the relevant Driving Licence Testing Centre before visiting or booking.
Step 2. Book at the traffic department
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Fill in the blue learner licence application form.
2
Complete an eye test at the traffic department.
3
Wear your glasses if you need them.
4
Hand in your forms at the applicable counter.
5
Pay the learner licence application fee.
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The traffic department will give you a test date and time.
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If you want guided prep before booking or writing, this is the easiest next step.
Traffic department contact numbers in the Western Cape Peninsula area
Use this list as a starting point when finding the closest Driving Licence Testing Centre. Please confirm the latest contact details and operating times before visiting.
| Driving Licence Testing Centre | Latest number found |
|---|---|
| Atlantis | 021 573 7900 |
| Bellrail | 021 918 2268 |
| Brackenfell | 021 980 1117 |
| Durbanville | 021 970 2020 |
| Eastridge | 021 392 1056 |
| Elsies River | 021 933 8200 |
| Fish Hoek | 021 784 2000 |
| Gallows Hill | 021 400 6234 |
| Goodwood | 021 590 1570 |
| Gordon’s Bay | 021 856 4547 |
| Hillstar | 021 400 6235 |
| Joe Gqabi | 021 361 8200 |
| Kuils River | 021 900 1600 |
| Lingelethu West | 021 361 8100 |
| Milnerton | 021 550 1312 |
| New Ottery | 021 400 6236 |
| Parow | 021 936 8400 |
| Somerset West | 021 850 4300 |
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Atlantis
Latest number found
021 573 7900
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Bellrail
Latest number found
021 918 2268
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Brackenfell
Latest number found
021 980 1117
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Durbanville
Latest number found
021 970 2020
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Eastridge
Latest number found
021 392 1056
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Elsies River
Latest number found
021 933 8200
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Fish Hoek
Latest number found
021 784 2000
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Gallows Hill
Latest number found
021 400 6234
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Goodwood
Latest number found
021 590 1570
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Gordon’s Bay
Latest number found
021 856 4547
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Hillstar
Latest number found
021 400 6235
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Joe Gqabi
Latest number found
021 361 8200
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Kuils River
Latest number found
021 900 1600
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Lingelethu West
Latest number found
021 361 8100
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Milnerton
Latest number found
021 550 1312
Driving Licence Testing Centre
New Ottery
Latest number found
021 400 6236
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Parow
Latest number found
021 936 8400
Driving Licence Testing Centre
Somerset West
Latest number found
021 850 4300
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Learner licence booking FAQs
What do I need for learner licence registration?
The original site content lists 2 ID photos, a black pen, the learner licence application fee, and the learner licence issue fee. Please confirm the latest requirements with the relevant traffic department before visiting.
How much is the learner licence application fee?
The supplied information lists an application fee of R68.00 and an issue fee of R33.00. Fees can change, so confirm the latest amount with the traffic department before visiting.
Will I need an eye test?
Yes. You will need to complete an eye test at the traffic department. Wear your glasses if required.
Can West Coast help me prepare for the learner licence test?
Yes. West Coast offers private learner licence tutoring to help with road signs, rules of the road, vehicle controls, and exam confidence.
Are the traffic department numbers always current?
No. Contact numbers and operating times may change without notice. Always confirm directly with the City of Cape Town or the relevant Driving Licence Testing Centre.
You can also view driving lesson packages or go straight to the contact page if you want help choosing the right next step.
Need help getting ready for your learner licence?
Book a private learner prep lesson, ask a question on WhatsApp, or use this guide to plan your next traffic department visit.