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GRA outlines procedures for acquiring driver’s licence
by GINA News
Posted: Jul 29, 2010 20:46 UTC
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GEORGETOWN (GINA) - Owing to the stable state of Guyana’s economy more people are able to acquire assets including motor vehicles. The relevant agencies including Guyana Police Force and Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) have been collaborating in ensuring that those who are in control of motor vehicles are competent drivers.
GRA in a press release has highlighted that the first step in obtaining a driver’s licence is the submission of a competence certificate from the Police Traffic Department to the Licence Officer.
Additionally, pertient information such as the applicant’s Taxpayers Identification Number (TIN), valid Identification Card (ID) or passport and three passport sized photographs, a completed set of application forms and the fee of $2,000 must be submitted.
The release stated that the renewal of this licence is done every three years and the previous licence must accompany the application.
The process for obtaining a hire-car licence is different from that of a normal driver’s licence. It involves the completion of an application form which is obtained from the Police Traffic Department. The applicant is required to write a letter addressed to the Head of the Licence Office requesting a hire-car licence.
The prospective hire-car licence holder has to submit three passport sized photographs and must have two years driving experience.
GRA has stated that, “when the necessary documents have been submitted, the application is verified against the records at the Licence Office and those at the Police Traffic Department. Once the data is validated, approval is given from the Police Traffic Department and the licence can be purchased at the Licence Office.”
In cases where a driver’s licence has been lost, the applicant may obtain an affidavit from a Justice-of-Peace or provide an official report from the police along with $240 replacement fee.
GRA has emphasised that if persons are caught with forged driver’s licences in their possession, they will be prosecuted according to the law which carries a severe penalty.
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