How to get a new driving license in Ghana

Acquiring a new driving license in Ghana isn’t as complicated as many people think. In this article, you will get all the necessary information you need to get a driving license in Ghana.

Types/classes of driving license in Ghana

Driving license in Ghana has been categorized into 6 classes:

1. Class A - This is the driving license you need if you intend to use a motorcycle.
2. Class B - Class B applies to drivers who intend to drive vehicles that carry from 1 to 15 passengers such as saloon cars, pickups or minibuses.
3. Class C - This is for drivers of vehicles that carry from 1 to 45 passengers.
4. Class D - For drivers of heavy-duty vehicles and buses that contain a maximum of 65 passengers.
5. Class E - Class E is a special license for drivers of industrial vehicles such as forklifts, bulldozers, etc.
6. Class F - Class F is for drivers of heavy carrying vehicles such as articulators.

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Except for motorcyclists, all persons applying for a new driving license will start with a Class B license and work their way up if they intend to.

Basic requirements for getting a driving license in Ghana

1. Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years
2. Applicant must be able to read and write
3. Applicant must be in a healthy physical condition and must also be of sound mind

How to apply for a driving license in Ghana

• First step is to purchase and complete “Form F” and “F1” from any DVLA office.
• You will then be taken through an eye test, and your biometric data will be taken.
• After going through the eye test successfully, you will be issued with a “Learners Permit”, “ Learners(L) plate, Highway Code and Syllabus.
• You will have to go through a mandatory 48-hour training with any DVLA accredited driving school.
• Upon completing your training, you will undergo a written test (Computer-Based) and a practical driving test which also includes the identification of road signs and markings.
• Once you are successful with your tests, you proceed to make payments for your Driver’s License and P-Plate.
• After making the payment, you will be issued with a temporary license to be used for 3 months.
• Your actual driving license will be issued to you when your temporary license expires.

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Cost of driving license in Ghana

At the time of writing this article (September, 2022), these are the charges for a driving license in Ghana

• Learner’s permit - GHS 160
• Road sign and Driving test - GHS 100
• New Driving license - GHS 257
• License upgrade - GHS 345
• Renewal of expired license - GHS 155
• Replacement of a lost driving license - GHS 205

The process detailed in this article will take between five weeks to three months to complete, and your license will have to be renewed every two years.

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