Vehicle registration in Boksburg
In South Africa, every vehicle must be registered with the relevant district licensing department. Vehicle registration is not the same as vehicle licensing — without a registered vehicle, you can't get a licence disc, and driving an unregistered vehicle on public roads can result in a fine. There are two types of registration, depending on whether the vehicle is new or already owned.
- New & pre-owned
- 1–4 days
- With licence disc renewal
A two-step service
Vehicle registration has to be done together with a vehicle licence disc renewal. Each step has its own documents and fees.
Vehicle registration
We register the vehicle. The documents and fees for this step are listed below.
Vehicle licence disc renewal
Required, and done together with step 1. It is charged separately, with its own documents and fees.
See licence disc renewal →What to bring and what it costs
Pick the option that matches your situation.
New vehicle registration
RenewGP fee: R180- Your ID document copy
- RC1 (logbook)
- Roadworthy certificate — if the vehicle is a heavy load or Road Transport Quality System (RTQS) vehicle
- New owner's proof of address (utility bill or first page of a bank statement) — if the utility bill is not in your name, attach an affidavit from the account holder confirming you live there, plus a copy of their ID; if you live in an informal settlement, bring an officially date-stamped letter from your ward councillor confirming your address instead
We have these forms available in-store. Feel free to bring your own completed copy instead if you prefer.
Pre-owned vehicle registration (change of ownership)
RenewGP fee: R180- RC1 (logbook)
- Previous owner's ID document copy
- Roadworthy certificate — required if ownership is changing between private/company combinations, or from a deceased estate
- New owner's ID document copy
- New owner's proof of address (utility bill or first page of a bank statement) — if the utility bill is not in your name, attach an affidavit from the account holder confirming you live there, plus a copy of their ID; if you live in an informal settlement, bring an officially date-stamped letter from your ward councillor confirming your address instead
We have these forms available in-store. Feel free to bring your own completed copy instead if you prefer.
Three steps, then it's off your plate.
No account to create, no forms to figure out on your own.
Tell us what you need
Send us a WhatsApp or walk in with your ID and vehicle details, and we'll confirm exactly what's required.
We handle the department
We take your paperwork to the licensing office and manage the process, the queue and any follow-up.
Collect once it's ready
We'll let you know the moment it's done, so you can pop in and collect.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between vehicle registration and vehicle licensing?
Registration puts the vehicle on the national system in the owner's name; licensing is the annual renewal that gives you a licence disc. A vehicle has to be registered before it can be licensed, and driving an unregistered vehicle on public roads can lead to a fine.
Do I also need to renew the licence disc?
Yes. Vehicle registration is a two-step service: step 1 is the registration itself, and step 2 is a vehicle licence disc renewal, which has to be done together with it. The licence disc renewal is charged separately and has its own documents and fees, so see our licence disc renewal page for those.
How much does it cost to register a vehicle?
The licensing department charges a R228 registration fee, and RenewGP's service fee is R180. The vehicle's licence fee is not part of registration: it is paid in step 2, the licence disc renewal, which is charged separately.
What do I need to register a new vehicle?
Your ID copy, the RC1 (logbook), proof of address, and a roadworthy certificate if the vehicle is a heavy load or Road Transport Quality System (RTQS) vehicle. The full checklists for new and pre-owned vehicles are above.
How long does registration take?
Usually 1–4 days.
Where can I do this in Boksburg?
RenewGP is at Shop 4, 11 Finch St, Atlasville, Boksburg, 1459. We're open Monday to Friday 09H00 – 18H00 and Saturday 08H00 – 13H00, and closed on Sundays. Message us on WhatsApp or call +27 64 034 8539 if you'd like to check anything first.
Ready to register your vehicle?
Message us on WhatsApp or call. We'll tell you exactly what to bring.
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Find RenewGP in Atlasville, Boksburg
- Monday – Friday09H00 – 18H00
- Saturday08H00 – 13H00
- SundayClosed