{"id":236970,"date":"2021-09-30T11:54:35","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T10:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=236970"},"modified":"2021-09-30T11:54:39","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T10:54:39","slug":"can-i-renew-my-car-licence-at-checkers-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/can-i-renew-my-car-licence-at-checkers-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Renew My Car Licence at Checkers in South Africa?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the emergence of the online renewal platform known as Renewonline in recent years, the stress people often experience while queuing at vehicle licencing centers has greatly reduced. In addition to making car licence renewal a hassle-free process with their online services, the platform has also established<\/a> physical outlets where one can renew their vehicle licence disc. Although they have started operations in some selected retail stores, including Spar and Pick n Pay<\/a>, car owners can not yet renew their car licence disc at Checkers in South Africa. Nonetheless, vehicle licence renewal services are ongoing at some selected post offices and motor vehicle licencing centers, such as Motor Vehicle Registering Authority (MVRA) and Driver’s Licence Testing Centres (DLTC).<\/p>\n

When Will Vehicle Licence Renewal Services Kickstart at Checkers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With the unveiling of some Pick n Pay and Spar outlets as vehicle licence renewal centers, there were plans for all Checkers outlets to be used for the renewal services as announced in 2018. However, at the moment, Checkers, Checkers Hyper, and Shoprite outlets are yet to offer car licence renewal services. Hopefully, they will be empowered to renew vehicle licence discs in the coming years, as the innovation towards the renewal of vehicle licences online has attained positive feedback from motorists in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Other Places Where Car Licence Can Be Renewed\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Over the years, car licence discs renewal services have been carried out at local motor vehicle licencing centres and equally in some selected post offices. These branches that offer car licence renewal services can also provide bulk renewal services for a fleet. They are available in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, North West, Free State, Northern Cape, Limpopo, and Eastern Cape. Nonetheless, motorists are advised<\/a> against visiting the post offices for renewal services from the 4th to the 7th of every month because these days are designated for SASSA<\/a> payments in the South African Post Office (SAPO).<\/p>\n

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Also, the 21st of every month is among the days to avoid visiting the post office for renewal of car licence disc as vehicle owners usually have 21 days grace after the expiry of their vehicle licence disc. Hence, the post office branches usually get flocked by customers on this day as they prefer last-minute renewal.<\/p>\n

Documents Required For Renewal of Car Licence Disc<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Motor vehicle licence disc is being renewed every year. However, licence disc for buses is renewed every six months as their roadworthiness certificate is valid for only six months. While visiting the licencing centers for renewal services, you’ll need the following documents<\/a> if the car is registered in your name;<\/p>\n