Stellenbosch Municipality runs its traffic department and driving licence testing centre from the Town House complex in Plein Street. It is one of the better-documented offices in the Western Cape, and its week is unusual: what you can do there depends on which day you arrive.
Fridays are for learner’s licence tests only. No renewals, no applications. That single fact accounts for most wasted trips here.
Last checked: 13 September 2026. TrafficDepartment.co.za is an independent guide, not a government website. We do not book appointments, take payments or issue documents. Confirm fees, hours and requirements with the official source before you act: Stellenbosch Municipality traffic department.
Opening and operating hours
- Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 15:00: all applications and services.
- Friday, 08:00 to 15:00: written and oral learner’s licence tests only. No renewals and no applications.
- Alternate Saturdays, 08:00 to 14:00: pre-booked driving and learner’s tests only. No renewals and no applications.
- Sunday and public holidays: closed.
Two traps there. A Friday visit to renew a licence card will not be served, however early you arrive. And the Saturday service is not every Saturday and not open to walk-ins, so you need both the right weekend and a booking made in advance.
How hours and cut-offs usually work: traffic department operating hours. Weekend options: traffic departments open on Saturday.
Address and contact details
- Address: Town House complex, Plein Street, Stellenbosch. A municipal listing also gives 1 Joubert Street.
- Traffic department switchboard: 021 808 8800. Municipal main line: 021 808 8111.
- Driving licence enquiries: 021 808 8822, or [email protected].
- Motor vehicle registration and licences: 021 808 8807 or 021 808 8808, or [email protected].
Stellenbosch also publishes a direct line and email for the departmental director. We list the two role addresses above rather than an individual’s, since those are the ones meant for public enquiries. See traffic department contact details.
Services available at this office
- Driving licence testing and learner’s licence testing.
- Driving licence card renewals.
- Motor vehicle registration and licensing.
- Parking permits.
- Accident reporting.
- Funeral escort reservations.
- Traffic fines administration.
That is a fuller list than most towns publish, and it includes two things you will rarely find elsewhere: parking permits and funeral escort bookings. Remember the day restrictions above: the full list applies Monday to Thursday only.
Common transactions in Stellenbosch: what to expect
- Renewing a driving licence card: Monday to Thursday only. Pass the eye test, have your fingerprints and photograph taken and pay. The card is produced centrally and collected later, so ask for a temporary licence if your card expires first. Full steps: traffic department licence renewal.
- Learner’s licence test: the one thing available on a Friday. Bring your ID, proof of address and the LL1 form, and be ready for an eye test. See learner’s licence.
- Driving test: weekdays, or a pre-booked alternate Saturday. You need a valid learner’s licence and a roadworthy vehicle of the right class. See K53 driving test.
- Licence disc renewal or vehicle registration: Monday to Thursday. See traffic department disc renewal and vehicle registration.
- Reporting an accident: handled here, and worth doing promptly for insurance purposes.
Booking and appointment information
Stellenbosch does not state an online booking system for its weekday services, so treat those as walk-in within the Monday to Thursday window. The alternate Saturday sessions are pre-booked only, which means arranging the slot during the week.
Phone 021 808 8822 to confirm which Saturday is next. How the booking system works more generally: traffic department online booking.
What to bring before you visit
- Your original ID document or smart ID card, or passport and permit for foreign nationals.
- Proof of residential address. See proof of address.
- Your booking confirmation for a Saturday test.
- The licence card, learner’s licence, renewal notice or vehicle document the transaction relates to.
- The completed application form. See traffic department forms.
Driver, learner and vehicle licensing services
- Renewing a licence card: traffic department licence renewal.
- Getting a learner’s licence: learner’s licence guide.
- Driving test: K53 driving test.
- Licence discs: traffic department disc renewal.
- Fines: traffic fines.
Other offices nearby: Paarl, Somerset West, Kuils River. More in Western Cape traffic departments, the full office directory and traffic department near me.
Fees and payment information
Licensing fees are set by the province and municipality and change from time to time, so confirm the amount and the accepted payment methods before you go. How fees are structured: traffic department fees and traffic department prices.
How people search for Stellenbosch licensing offices
Searches include Stellenbosch traffic department, traffic Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch licensing department and Stellenbosch DLTC. The names are used loosely: a driving licence testing centre handles learner’s and driving licences and tests, while a registering authority handles licence discs and vehicle registration.
Stellenbosch is both, in one building on Plein Street. The question that matters here is not which office but which day.
Frequently asked questions and official verification
Can I renew my licence in Stellenbosch on a Friday?
No. Fridays are for written and oral learner’s licence tests only. Renewals and applications are Monday to Thursday.
Is Stellenbosch traffic department open on Saturday?
On alternate Saturdays, 08:00 to 14:00, for pre-booked driving and learner’s tests only. Not every Saturday, and not for walk-ins.
What is the Stellenbosch traffic department number?
021 808 8800 for the traffic department, 021 808 8822 for driving licence enquiries, and 021 808 8807 or 8808 for vehicle registration and licences.
Is this the official Stellenbosch traffic department website?
No. TrafficDepartment.co.za is independent and cannot book, renew or pay anything. Confirm details with Stellenbosch Municipality.