Traffic Branch

Application for a provisional driving license can be made either at Police stations of your locality, or on website www.govmu.org through the Maupass application or at Post Offices.

Application for driving license shall be made in a Police Form (PF 31) and shall be accompanied by a Non- Refundable application fee of Rs 500

Minimum age requirement for a provisional driving licence

Autocycle : 15 yrs
Motorcycle : 17 yrs
Motorcar : 18 yrs
Application for Taxi: – Applicant shall be holder of a competent driving licence for Motor Cars.

Application for Heavy Motor Vehicle (bus and lorry):-
Applicant shall be holder of a competent driving licence for Motor Cars for a period of at least six months.

Application for Taxi or Heavy Motor Vehicle (bus and lorry) will have to produce a valid Certificate of Character (not less than six months old)

Classification of Auto/Motorcycle

• Type AM:- Autocycle/Electric bike >250 watts< 4000 watts
• Type A1 :- >50 < 125cc/Electric bike >4 KW <11KW
• Type A2 :- >125 < 300 cc/Electric bike >11KW< 35KW (can apply if holder of type A1)
• Type A :- >300cc/Electric bike 35 KW> (can apply if holder of type A1 and A2)

Online Application for Learner’s Licence

An applicant for a provisional driving licence can simply apply online through the Government Online Centre (GOC) at www govmu.org or Post office. He or she will have to choose a convenient date and time to call at the Licensing Office, on line section to complete the processing of the application with the following documents:

• Birth Certificate
• Two recent Passport size photo
• Proof of address
• National Identity Card or Student Pass as applicable
• Marriage Certificate as applicable
• Original work/residence permit and passport (for non-Mauritian Citizen)

(Note: In cases where applicant is under 18 years, he/she should be accompanied by responsible party- Next to kin)

A Non- Refundable application fee of Rs 500 shall apply.

Application made at Police Station

Applications for driving licence can also be made at Police stations with the following documents:-

• Birth Certificate
• National Identity Card or Student Pass as applicable
• Marriage Certificate as applicable
• Original work/residence permit and passport (for non-Mauritian Citizen)
• Provide an E-mail address with Telephone and mobile number.

The application is dispatched to the Traffic Branch for processing. If eligible, applicant will be informed by way of letter or E-mail to call at the licensing office for the processing of his application.

(Note: In cases where applicant is under 18 years, he/she should be accompanied by responsible party)

The following procedures to be observed in cases of lost/destroyed/damaged driving licences:

• In case of a lost driving licence, applicant must report it to the Police Station of his/her locality. He/she will be issued with a memo (PF 77) for production at the Licensing Office when applying for a duplicate licence.
• Documents to be produced;
  1. 2 recent passport size photographs,
  2. National Identity Card
  3. The damaged driving licence or a memo from Police station in case of lost driving licence,
  4. Proof of address

A Non- Refundable prescribe fee of Rs 500 shall apply.

Payment for driving tests and scheduling of appointment can be effected on line as follows:-

• An applicant applies for an appointment on-line giving details (including email address) respecting the type of test he/she wishes to undergo.
• Payments for the tests are effected on line using bank card.
• The Licensing Office receives such applications online.

After verification, if an applicant is eligible, a reply is sent to him/her on the e-mail address provided, respecting the date and time of his/her appointment.

Applicant should attach the following documents:

• Driving Licence / Learner’s Licence.
• National Identity Card (NIC).
• Appointment Receipt

1. Any person wishing to postpone his/ her driving test should do so at least 48 hours prior to the date of appointment.
2. A reply by mail will be sent to applicant mentioning the date and time of his new appointment date.
3. Applicant should bring a printed copy of mail on the day of appointment.
4. The Licensing office will not be responsible of any technical issue if ever the mail did not reach the recipient.

Contact Details:
Appointment Section
Licensing Office
Line Barracks
Port-louis

E-mail address: – licence-appointment@govmu.org
Telephone No. 2031238 / 2081212 Ext 1238.

An Attestation is a document issued by The Traffic Branch testifying the Authenticity of the Driving licence for Competent drivers only and is free of charge;

The applicant must apply in writing or through E-mail to the licencing Office with a photocopy of Driving licence and NIC/Passport.(If applicant is abroad a proxy should be provided)

Applicant should call in person at the International Driving Permit Counter, Traffic Branch, Line Barracks/Argy Driving Test center/Les Casernes Curepipe between 0900 hrs to 1400 hrs on week days (except public holidays) and between 0900 hrs to 1030 hrs on Saturdays. Applicant should fill in the prescribed form obtainable thereat and produce the following:-

1. National Identity Card (original)
2. Valid domestic driving licence
3. Two recent passport size photograph
4. Prescribed fee of Rs 800.

If all required documents are in order, the International Driving Permit will be delivered after processing (within 5 working days as far as practicable.)

1. Application letter from the applicant and phone number of proxy below the letter (Address: Officer Commanding traffic Branch ,Line –Barracks Port Louis) and fill ANNEX A.
2. Photocopy of NIC of applicant
3. Photocopy of Passport (bio data page (photo) and page showing movement(departure+ entry immigration abroad) to the country where Applicant is currently residing.(3 papers)
4. Two recent passport size photo of Applicant.
5. Medical certificate from doctor must precise ”fit to drive or apte a conduire” certifying applicant’s fitness to drive(to be dated not more than one month preceding date application
6. Proof of actual address (Abroad) of applicant.
7. Photocopy of Driving licence of applicant.
8. Prescribed fee of Rs 800.
9. Photocopy of NIC and Proof of address of Proxy

Restoration of driving licence are effected under sect 123 A 1(3) of The Road Traffic Act after the period of disqualification has expired and after having followed the Rehabilitation Course where applicable.

Rehabilitation course is conducted by the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD),Forest Side upon payment of fees of Rs 1000.

Prescribed Fees

• Driving School Licence – Rs 1500 (annually)
• Driving Instructor’s Licence – Rs 1000 (annually)
• Duplicate Driving School Licence – Rs 1000 (annually)
• Duplicate Driving Instructor’s Licence – Rs 1000 (annually)
• Conversion Of Driving Licence – Rs 1500
• Application For Driving Licence – Rs 500
• Minor Road Accident Report Form – Rs 500
• Duplicate Driving Licence – Rs 500
• Minor Road Accident Report Form (PF 179) – Rs 500

Where drivers of motor vehicles do not agree on the circumstances or cause of the accident, a Minor Road Accident Report Form is filled in quadruplicate and is forwarded to the officer I/C Traffic Branch.

A copy of such form is issued to each party against payment of Rs 500.

This office also deals with application for conversion of foreign driving licence into domestic driving licences. The following documents are needed:

Original and photocopy of

• Application letter including phone number, address to Officer Commanding Traffic Branch;
• AN ATTESTATION FROM ISSUING AUTHORITY TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE FOREIGN DRIVING LICENCE WHERE IT HAS BEEN ISSUED
• foreign driving licence recto/verso
• Proof of address/rent book/lease agreement;
• Residence/work/occupation permit (to have validity period of six months from date of application);
• NIC/Passport/UID;
• Medical certificate for those who are above 60 yrs and the Doctor must precise “fit to drive motor vehicle/ride auto/motorcycle”;
• Marriage certificate(married woman and spouse of Citizen of Mauritius);
• Two recent passport size photos;
• Conversion fee of Rs 1500. After approval of your application.

Any person wishing to set up or maintain an establishment for teaching for gain the driving of motor vehicles shall apply to the Commissioner of Police for a Driving School Licence in the form set out in the First Schedule of the Road Traffic (Driving Schools and Instructors) Regulations.

Any person wishing to teach for gain the driving of motor vehicles shall apply to the Commissioner of Police for a Driving Instructor’s Licence in the form set out in the Second Schedule of the Road Traffic (Driving Schools and Instructors) Regulations.

The applicant should in the first instance satisfy the following conditions:

1. have at least five years experience in the driving of motor vehicles;
2. Recent Certificate of Character not less than six months old
3. have a sufficient knowledge of the Highway Code and be able to explain to any pupil the contents and meaning thereof; and
4. be of good character.

An enquiry will be initiated at the level of the local Police station of the locality where the applicant resides.

The progress of his/her application will rest on his/her success at the following three tests:

1. Audio Visual Test (oral) on local traffic signs;
2. Advanced theoretical test on all aspects of driving; and
3. Advanced practical driving test.

The test will be carried out on different dates. Upon his/her success thereat, the applicant will have to satisfy the conditions imposed under the Road Traffic (Driving School & Instructors License) Regulation 1966 before any such licence could be granted by the Commissioner of Police.

In the event applicant fails any stage test more than twice, his/her application will be set aside. All test fees will be borne by the applicant.

Information Desk opening hours:

Monday to Friday From 0700 hrs to 1600 hrs
Saturday: From 0700 hrs to 1200 hrs
Telephone: 208 1212- Ext 1251

Licensing Office 212 6159 / 208 1212- Ext 1232/1265/1543 during working hours
Email : licensing@govmu.org

Online Service: 213 5744

Appointment Section: 2081212 – Ext 1238

Cash Office
Opening hours –weekdays: 0900-1430 hrs
Saturdays: 0900-1100 hrs

Operation Room Traffic Branch (24 hrs service)
211 8434
211 8478
Hot Line: 166
Fax: 208 6077
Email: opstb.mpf@govmu.org

Chief Clerk Traffic Branch
Tel: 211 1657
Fax: 212 8161
Email: cctb.mpf@govmu.org