This service is for the registration of a vehicle bearing a Livery plate.

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

1. Submit the Livery disc and relevant supporting documentation to the Road Traffic Department Inspection Centre.
2. Upon being satisfied with the condition of the vehicle, the inspector will issue an Inspection Information Form (only for new vehicles) and an Inspection Pass Certificate to you.
3. Submit required documents along with the Inspection Pass Certificate to the Road Traffic Department Franchise Unit (Clarence Bain Building) for registration of the vehicle.
4. If satisfactory, the Clerk will register the Public Service vehicle.
5. The Registration Clerk will then calculate fees and issue Vehicle Information Disc for payment.
6. Submit Vehicle Information Disc and Pass Inspection Certificate to the Cashier for validation.
7. The Cashier will inform the applicant of the required fees to have Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Certificate validated.
8. Pay required fees and the Cashier will issue the valid Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Permit.

You can apply for this service at:

Road Traffic Department
Thompson Blvd
Clarence Bain Bldg
P.O. Box N 1615
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 302-3850
Fax. (242) 322-8910
Email: roadtraffic@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

There is no application form to complete. Instead, the applicant should draft a letter with an official request for a Livery Plate addressed to:

Mr. Phillip Turner
Controller
Road Traffic Department
Clarence Bain Building
P. O. Box N-1615
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas

• Application letter.
• Valid Public Service Driver’s Licence.
• Valid Certificate of Insurance.
• Valid Business Licence.
• Franchise Grant Letter.
• Franchise Payment Receipt.
• Route Letter.
• Franchise Information Form.
• Company name and route number displayed on vehicle.

• Vehicle Registration:
  • Group A - BS$160.00 – vehicle less than 5,000 lbs
  • Group B - BS$560.00 – vehicle between 5,001 lbs and 15,000 lbs
  • Group C - BS$760.00 – vehicles over 15,000 lbs
• Inspection fee: BS$35.00
• Public Service Fee: BS$20.00

**ADDITIONAL FRANCHISE FEES MAY BE APPLIED

Road Traffic Department
Thompson Blvd
Clarence Bain Bldg
P.O. Box N 1615
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 302-3850
Fax. (242) 322-8910
Email: roadtraffic@bahamas.gov.bs