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How to apply for an operating permit in South Africa

Uber is assisting partners through the Operating License Application process with the Gauteng Department of Transport and local authorities. All Uber driver-partners with vehicles are required to get their respective vehicles licensed. Partners should apply for the license in the city where they operate.

Applying for an operating license in Johannesburg or Pretoria

How the process works

1) Step 1

  • Visit the Uber Greenlight hub
  • Bring all required Operating License application documents
  • A Uber Expert will be there to assist and verify applications before they go the DoT

2) Step 2

Submit your application to your respective:

  • DoT Johannesburg
  • DoT Pretoria
  • DoT Ekurhuleni
  • DOT West Rand
  • Applications cost R300
  • Application receipts must be uploaded to your vehicle’s Uber profile

3) Step 3

  • Upload your operating license application receipt onto your profile. The receipt is valid for 6 months.
  • Visit the department of transport once every 4 months to check the status of your application
  • Request for an application status report (OR02) and upload it on to your profile if granted.

Documents needed

  • 2 x CERTIFIED COPY of the following documents:

    • Registered Car owner's ID (RSA ID or passport) / Foreign Passport with permanent residence / South African ID or Home Affairs letter confirming ID applied for.

    • Certified copy of Proof of address (if black/white); E-bills please print in colour

    • Tax Clearance Certificate (Good Standing) with Tax compliance PIN (Not expiring within 3 months of permit application)

    And

    • 2 X certified copies of PrDP (If owner drives on system as well)

    * Certification stamp dated on date of permit application and original

    * Tax Clearance in Personal Name of the Registered Car owner

    * Proof of address (utility bills, bank statements, e-toll, store card statements)

    * Proof of address in 3rd party requires in addition: Police affidavit and ID

    * Each document has to be individually certified with fresh date stamp (Not scanned/photocopied)

    * Proxy letter should state registered car owner authorises 3rd party to submit on their behalf

  • 2 x CERTIFIED COPY of the following documents for EACH vehicle:

    • Listed Directors: South African ID; Foreign Passport with Permit/Permanent Residence

    • CK47 (if black/white). Otherwise please print in colour

    • Proof of address (if black/white); E-bills please print in colour

    • Proxy Letter and ID copy of Proxy

    • Tax Clearance Certificate (Good Standing) with Tax compliance PIN (Not expiring within 3 months of application)

    • Uber confirmation letter (Only Pretoria applications)

    *All documents must be in the name of company (except proof of residence)

    *Any address submitted must be in Gauteng

    * Certification stamp dated on date of application and original

    * Tax Clearance under Registered Company

    * Proof of Address under company

    * CK47 (please print entire document-all pages)

    * Each document has to be individually certified with fresh date stamp (Not scanned/photocopied)

Port Elizabeth license FAQs

  • Due to legal requirements all Uber Partners are required to have a valid operating license.

  • It is estimated that the entire process should take 6-8 weeks.

  • Applications can be collected at the Uber Greenlight Hub at Father’s House Church.

    Address: 20 Park Drive, Port Elizabeth Central

  • Applications have to be submitted to the Department of Transport:

    Eastern Cape Department of Transport - 51 Goven Mbeki Road

  • The cost is R300 per application 1 Vehicle will need 1 Application (2 Vehicles need 2 applications etc. )

  • Please upload your “Receipt of Payment” click on the link below and complete the submission to the “Operating License from Department of Transport”. This will be a temporary document and will expire once you upload your actual operating license.

    Upload receipt here

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