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

There are no eligibility requirements for this service.

The following steps are applicable when registering a Private Schedule Franchise:

1. The applicant having been granted a Self Drive plate must take the relevant documentation to the Road Traffic Department Inspection Centre.
2. The Inspector will verify all relevant information and inspect the vehicle.
3. Upon being satisfied with the condition of the tires, condition of bus seats, bus reflectors, tints etc., the inspector will issue Inspection Information Form (only for new vehicles) and an Inspection Pass Certificate.
4. The applicant must take the required documents along with the Inspection Pass Certificate to the Road Traffic Department Franchise Unit (Clarence Bain Building) for registration of the vehicle.
5. The Registration Clerk will verify that the relevant vehicle and franchise information provided meets the requirements of the department. If satisfactory, the Clerk will register the Public Service vehicle.
6. The Registration Clerk will calculate fees and issue Vehicle Information Disc for payment.
7. The applicant must take Vehicle Information Disc and Pass Inspection Certificate to the Cashier for validation.
8. The Cashier will inform the applicant of the required fees to have Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Certificate validated.

To access this service, applicants should apply to:

Road Traffic Department
Thompson Blvd
Clarance 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: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm except on public holidays

At the Family Islands applications can be submitted at the particular Family Island Road Traffic Department located on the main family islands otherwise the application can be made at the Family Island Commissioner’s Office.

Application for Self Drive Franchise

• Valid Public Service Driver's Licence.
• Valid Certificate of Insurance.
• Valid Business Licence.
• Franchise Grant Letter.
• Franchise Payment Receipt.
• Franchise Information Form

Vehicle Registration:
Group A - BS$160 – vehicle less than 5,000lbs
Group B - BS$560 – vehicle between 5,000lbs and 15,000lbs
Group C - BS$760 – vehicles over 15,000lbs

Inspection fee: BS$35
Public Service Fee: BS$20.00

**ADDITIONAL FRANCHISE FEES MAY BE APPLIED

For more information you can visit the Road Traffic Department website at http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/roadtraffic

Alternatively, you may contact the Road Traffic Department at the address below:

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