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Renew your driver’s licence in Ghana (2026)
Steps, documents, 2026 fees and DVLA offices across Ghana.
Valid for 2 years, expiring on your birthday
Licences are renewed every 2 years with an eye test. DVLA said in January 2026 that licences will expire on the holder’s birthday and that it will send SMS reminders.
Renew up to 1 month before expiry
Driving on an expired licence is an offence (reported as 5–25 penalty units, up to 30 days in jail). Late renewal is counted from the old expiry date.
Clear TRAFFITECH-GH fines first
DVLA withholds licence renewal, registration, transfer and roadworthy tests while fines are unpaid. Dial *220# to check before you go.
Step by step
- Get an eye test. From a DVLA-accredited clinic. Eye tests are no longer done at DVLA offices.
- Apply online. Create an account on online.dvla.gov.gh, choose Licence renewal and verify with your Ghana Card.
- Pay the fee. Pay at a bank or through ghana.gov.gh and keep the invoice or approval.
- Visit a DVLA office. Take your old licence, Ghana Card and eye-test report for biometric capture.
- Collect your licence. You get a temporary cover note; the smart card is usually ready in 2–4 weeks. Premium and Prestige centres are faster.
What to take
- Your current licence
- Ghana Card (required for all DVLA services)
- Eye-test report from an accredited clinic
- Payment invoice or receipt
2026 renewal fees
| When you renew | Fee |
|---|---|
| Before expiry | GH¢127.00 |
| Expired 1 day – 6 months | GH¢204.25 |
| Expired 7 – 12 months | GH¢279.25 |
| Expired up to 2 years | GH¢315.25 |
| Expired up to 4 years | GH¢352.25 |
| Expired over 4 years | GH¢404.25 |
Standard service, as reported by JoyOnline and Citi (2026).
Your vehicle
Roadworthy certificate
Commercial vehicles every 6 months, private vehicles every 12 months (reported by transport experts; no current regulation text found).
Fake roadworthy reports
In April 2026 DVLA closed six private testing centres for issuing reports without inspecting vehicles. Make sure your vehicle is actually tested.
Emission testing
Not mandatory yet. A June 2026 report saying it was mandatory was retracted; DVLA plans accredited testing centres with no start date.
Insurance sticker check
Third-party insurance is compulsory. Scan the QR code on the electronic sticker, or dial *920*57# (reported in 2020–21; not re-checked in 2026).
DVLA offices
Greater Accra
- DVLA Head Office (Prestige Centre), Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, Cantonments, Accra · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
- DVLA Narhman, Narhman Rd, Atomic, Haatso · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
- DVLA Tema, Aflao Rd, Community 9, Tema · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
- DVLA Weija, Gicel Estate, Weija · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
Ashanti
- DVLA Kumasi, Eastern Bypass, Aboabo, Kumasi · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
- DVLA Kumasi Adum centre, Adum, Kumasi
- DVLA Kumasi Bantama centre, Bantama, Kumasi
Western
- DVLA Takoradi, Takoradi · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
- DVLA Tarkwa, Tarkwa · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
Central
- DVLA Cape Coast, N1, Pedu, Cape Coast · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
- DVLA Winneba, DVLA Street, Winneba · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
Eastern
- DVLA Koforidua, Koforidua · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
Volta
- DVLA Ho, Ho · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
Bono
- DVLA Sunyani, Sunyani · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
Bono East
- DVLA Techiman, DVLA Street, Takofiano, Techiman · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
Ahafo
- DVLA Goaso, Municipal Assembly Ave, Goaso
Northern
- DVLA Tamale, N10, Lamashegu, Tamale · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
Upper East
- DVLA Bolgatanga, 50 DVLA Rd, Agric, Bolgatanga · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
Upper West
- DVLA Wa, J.J. Rawlings High St, Kambali, Wa · reported open 6am–10pm Mon–Fri
Locations are approximate. Call before you travel.
Official websites
- DVLA: Licences, registration, roadworthy
- DVLA online services: Apply and get invoices online
- TRAFFITECH-GH fine portal (NIB): View evidence, pay or contest a camera fine
- Ghana Police: TRAFFITECH-GH: Official programme information
- National Road Safety Authority: Road-safety standards and campaigns
- Ghana.gov payments: Government payments, including DVLA
- National Insurance Commission: Insurance regulator, motor insurance database
- Ghana Highway Authority: Trunk roads
- Data Protection Commission: Your data rights; complaints
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renew a driver’s licence in Ghana?
GH¢127.00 before expiry (Standard service, 2026). Late renewal costs more: up to GH¢404.25 if expired over 4 years.
How long is a Ghana driver’s licence valid?
Two years, with an eye test at renewal. DVLA said in January 2026 that licences will expire on the holder’s birthday.
Can I renew my licence online in Ghana?
You start online at online.dvla.gov.gh with your Ghana Card, pay, then visit a DVLA office for biometric capture.
Can I renew my licence if I have unpaid traffic fines?
No. DVLA withholds licence renewal until TRAFFITECH-GH fines are paid. Dial *220# to check first.
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