Driving Licence Registration and Renewal

Driver’s License Information

1. Minimum Age Requirements for Driving

Under Section 83 of the Road Transport Act, a driving licence will only be issued to applicants who meet the minimum age requirement for the relevant vehicle class.

Minimum Age by Licence Class:

• Class M: 16 years – Motorcycles/mopeds
• Class A, B1, C1: 18 years – Light motorcycles and light motor vehicles
• Class B, C, D1, E: 21 years – Light vehicles, heavy vehicles, minibuses, trailers
• Class D: 25 years – Public service vehicles
• Class G: 25 years + ability to operate all vehicle classes

Driving Experience Requirement:

Applicants for classes C, D, and E must have a minimum of two (2) years driving experience.

2. Applying for a Driving Licence

Application Process:

1. Submit application to ZRA.
2. Use the prescribed form and include all required particulars.

Required Documents:

(a) Certificate of Competence:

• Must be issued after passing a driving test within one year.

OR

 (b) Valid Foreign or International Driving Permit:

• Must match vehicle class.
• Issued while applicant was not a permanent resident of Zanzibar.
• From a country party to the 1949 or 1968 Road Traffic Convention.

3. Issuance of a Driving Licence

• Licence issued upon approval and payment of prescribed fee.
• Authorizes driving only for specified vehicle classes.

4. Duplicate Licences

• Issued if original is lost, defaced, or mutilated.
• Original must be returned if later found.

5. Revocation of Driving Licence

May be revoked due to disease or disability that endangers public safety.

• Holder must be given notice of intention.

6. Driving Licence Fees

6.1 Learner’s Licence Fees:

• New Learner’s Licence: 20,000 TZS
• Renewal: 20,000 TZS

6.2 New Issue or Renewal of Driving Licence:

• 1 year: 30,000 TZS
• 2 years: 45,000 TZS
• 3 years: 60,000 TZS
• 5 years: 75,000 TZS

6.3 Other Licence Services:

• Duplicate Licence: 20,000 TZS
• Add/Delete Vehicle Class: 20,000 TZS

6.4 Exchange of Foreign or Paper Licence:

• 1 year: 40,000 TZS
• 2 years: 50,000 TZS
• 3 years: 65,000 TZS
• 5 years: 80,000 TZS