The following guide provides a list of requirements and fees for Drivers making an application to the Licence Revenue Office of the Guyana Revenue Authority. This guide is not a substitute for the law or Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) implemented by the Authority. In case of inadvertent conflict both the Law and SOPs will prevail.
The Licence Revenue Office of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is the only agency in Guyana authorised to register an individual as a Driver and issue the respective licence. An application for Driver’s Licence can be made at the GRA’s Headquarters or any of its Regional Branch Offices. All payments must be made at GRA’s Cashiers or via our alternative payment options (MMG, Republic Bank, GBTI, etc.)
- NEW DRIVER’S LICENCE
An individual applying for a new Driver’s Licence will be required to ensure all documentation are submitted before the process can successfully commence. Additionally, applicants should note that if they are making an application to be issued with the ‘Plastic Card’ Licence, they must present themselves to the Licence Revenue Office, 200-201 Camp Street, to have their photograph taken. As such, a third party cannot make the application on behalf of the applicant.
COST: G$4,500
Validity Period: Five (5) Years- Requirements:
Completed Application Form
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Copy of valid form of identification (ID; passport)
One passport-sized photograph
Competence issued by a Certifying Officer of
the Guyana Police Force
- RENEWAL OF DRIVER’S LICENCE
If your Licence is about to reach its expiration date, we advise you to renew your licence at least three (3) months prior to that date. Individuals should note that the GRA no longer issues Drivers’ Permits during the renewal process. This new measure will not affect the
applicant and alternatively will allow the GRA to process your application before the expiration date.
As such, you will be re-issued your licence until the renewal process is complete, in which case the ‘expired’ licence must be submitted to the GRA.
COST: G$4,500
Validity Period: Five (5) Years- Requirements:
1) Submission of Expired Driver’s Licence to the Licence Clerk
NOTE: If you have recently changed your name, you must submit the original documentation for Deed Poll, Affidavit, Marriage Certificate and or Birth Certificate.
Additionally, if your address changed, then the original of your bank statement or any utility bill (GPL; GWI; GTT) must be submitted.
- DUPLICATION OF DRIVER’S LICENCE
If you have lost or damaged your licence, then you will be required to request a Duplicate of your licence. It must be noted that a report must first be made to the Guyana Police Force before starting your application to the GRA or request an Affidavit from a Justice
of Peace.
COST: G$4,500
Estimated Processing Time: One Hour- Requirements:
An Affidavit from a Justice of Peace or a letter from the Guyana Police Force stating the Licence lost or damaged.
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Copy of valid form of identification (ID; passport)
4) One passport-sized photograph
NOTE: If your Licence was expired, then you will be required to complete and submit an application.
- APPLYING FOR A PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENCE
Any individual who has successfully completed their theoretical driver’s examination, and wishes to drive in Guyana, must make an application for a Provisional Driver’s Licence. It should be noted that this licence does not fully qualify you as a Driver, and is issued on a temporary basis.
COST: G$1,500
Validity Period: Three (3) Months- Requirements:
The original pass slip or letter of theoretical exam.
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Copy of valid form of identification (ID; passport)
