South African driver document checklist

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Identity

South African ID

South African passport

Immigration status

Foreign passport

Work permit or visa allowing work

Asylum-seeker permit (section 22)

Refugee status document (section 24)

Driving

South African driving licence

International driving permit

Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) A permit endorsed on a South African driving licence for certain professional driving.

Vehicle

Vehicle registration papers

Roadworthy certificate

Vehicle insurance

Other

Proof of address

Police clearance / background check

Smartphone

Financial

Bank account details

Tax number

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DriverZA never asks for your documents. This page is a list. Do not send copies of your ID, passport, permit, licence or bank statements to anyone who is not the company itself.

DriverZA never asks for your documents

DriverZA never asks you to upload an ID, passport, permit, driving licence or bank statement. We never charge for information. If a website or a WhatsApp contact asks for those to “register” you as a driver, it is a scam.

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