Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter

Get your South African Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter

If you are moving abroad or converting your South African driver’s licence to a foreign licence, you may be asked to provide a Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter, also known as a Driver’s Licence Verification Letter.

This official document, issued by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), confirms your South African driving licence details and provides information such as your licence category and the date you first obtained your licence.

GetCleared.co.za can assist with obtaining your Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter on your behalf, including assistance with the application process and follow-up with the relevant authorities.

What is a Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter?

A Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter is an official confirmation of your South African driving licence record.

It is commonly requested by foreign licensing authorities when you are:

Converting your South African licence to a foreign driving licence
Moving or emigrating to another country
Applying for recognition of your driving experience abroad
Asked by an embassy or foreign authority to verify your licence
Providing proof of your driving history for vehicle insurance or car hire

The letter can be particularly important because your South African licence card does not necessarily show the date you originally qualified to drive. The confirmation letter provides additional information about your licence history that may be required by authorities abroad.

Driver’s Licence Confirmation vs Verification Letter

You may see this document referred to as either a Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter or a Driver’s Licence Verification Letter.

In most cases, these terms refer to the same type of official confirmation from the RTMC. The exact name used may depend on the foreign authority requesting the document.

If you have been asked for a licence verification or confirmation letter, we can help you determine what is required.

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When do you need a Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter?

Requirements vary between countries, but a confirmation letter may be requested when converting your South African licence or having your driving history recognised overseas.

It may also be useful when:

Converting your licence
Foreign licensing authorities may require official confirmation of your South African licence before issuing a local licence.

Moving overseas
If you are emigrating, the authorities in your new country may require evidence of your South African driving history.

Proving driving experience
The confirmation letter can provide the original date your licence was issued, which may be relevant when determining your driving experience.

Insurance and vehicle hire
Some insurers or vehicle rental companies may require additional proof of your driving history.

What information does the letter contain?

The confirmation letter generally confirms your identity and South African driving licence details, including information such as:

Your full name
South African identity number
Licence category/code
Date your licence was first issued
Licence validity details
Applicable restrictions or endorsements
Relevant information about your driving licence record

This allows a foreign authority to verify your South African licence and, where applicable, recognise your previous

driving experience.

What do I need to apply?

To assist with your application, we will generally require:

A clear copy of your South African driver’s licence, front and back
A clear copy of your South African ID or passport
Your destination country
A completed RTMC Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter application form

If you are unsure how to complete the application form, GetCleared can assist you with the process.

How long does it take?

Processing times can vary depending on the RTMC and the verification of your records.

GetCleared provides an expedited document assistance service, handling the submission and follow-up process on your behalf to help avoid unnecessary delays.

Once your confirmation letter has been issued, we can also assist with apostille, legalisation, authentication or attestation if the document needs to be submitted to a foreign authority.

Need the document apostilled or legalised?

Obtaining the confirmation letter may only be the first step.
Depending on the country where you will be using it, the foreign authority may require the document to be apostilled, authenticated, legalised or attested before it can be accepted.

GetCleared can assist with the next stage of the process so you do not have to coordinate multiple service providers yourself.

How GetCleared can help

Instead of managing the application and follow-ups yourself, GetCleared handles the process on your behalf.

We can assist with:

Preparing your application
Submitting the request to the relevant authority
Following up on the application
Obtaining the issued confirmation letter
Arranging courier delivery
Apostille and legalisation services where required
Authentication and embassy attestation where applicable

Whether you are already overseas or still in South Africa, we can help you obtain the documentation you need for use abroad.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a South African Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter?

It is an official document confirming your South African driving licence details and is commonly used when a South African licence needs to be verified or converted for use in another country.

Is a Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter the same as a verification letter?

The terms are commonly used interchangeably. If a foreign authority has specifically requested a Driver’s Licence Verification or Confirmation Letter, contact us and we can help establish what document you need.

Who issues the Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter?

The confirmation is issued through the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), based on the relevant South African driving licence records.

Can I get a Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter if I am overseas?

Yes. You do not necessarily need to be in South Africa to use our assistance service. We can coordinate the application and document process on your behalf.

How long does a Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter take?

Processing times depend on the RTMC and the verification of your records. GetCleared handles the submission and follow-up process to help move your application along as efficiently as possible.

Can you apostille my Driver’s Licence Confirmation Letter?

Yes. Once your confirmation letter has been issued, GetCleared can assist with apostille, legalisation, authentication or embassy attestation, depending on the requirements of the destination country.

Do I need this letter to convert my South African licence overseas?

Not necessarily in every country. Requirements differ between countries and licensing authorities. If you have been asked to provide proof of your South African driving history or licence, we can assist you in determining whether this is the document you need.