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Vehicles & Road Traffic

Driver’s Licence Renewal

Renew a Bahamian driver’s licence.

Authority: Road Traffic Department · Status: Verified · Last verified 07/09/2026
What you need

Requirements & eligibility

Applicant must hold an existing Bahamian driver’s licence.

Existing / expired Bahamian driver’s licence

Applicant must have an existing Bahamian driver’s licence; the expired licence is listed as the primary supporting document.

Required · identityVerify on official external site ↗
Passport if necessary

RTD lists a passport where necessary.

May be required · identityVerify on official external site ↗
National Insurance Card if necessary

RTD lists a National Insurance Card where necessary.

May be required · identityVerify on official external site ↗
Immigration status for non-Bahamians

Non-Bahamians should present passport and proof of lawful residence/status such as a Permit to Reside, Work Permit, Spousal Permit or Permanent Residence.

Required · documentVerify on official external site ↗
Supporting documents for changes

If changing name or other licence information, RTD requires supporting documents for the requested change.

May be required · documentVerify on official external site ↗
At a glance

Service details

Fees
1 year: B$20. 3 years: B$60. The RTD FAQ also lists a 5-year renewal at B$100.
Processing
When requirements are met: same day at Stadium and Freeport; next day at Carmichael Road; about one week at Abaco and Eleuthera offices.
Online
Available
In person
Available