People searching for George traffic department may need one of 5 offices: the George Driving Licence Testing Centre (Pacaltsdorp) (driving licence testing centre); the George Vehicle Licensing / Motor Vehicle Registration Office (Hibernia Street) (vehicle registration and licensing office); the George Motor Vehicle Testing Station (Hibernia Street) (vehicle testing station); the George Municipality Blanco Satellite Licensing Office (vehicle registration and licensing office); the George Municipality Uniondale Satellite Office (traffic and licensing office). They are run by George Local Municipality in the Western Cape, and they do not all offer the same services, so check which one handles your task before you go.
Only details confirmed on an official source are shown. Where the authority does not publish something, or its page could not be checked, this page says so rather than repeating directory listings that are often out of date.
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: www.george.gov.za, www.george.gov.za.
Address and contact details
George Driving Licence Testing Centre (Pacaltsdorp)
- Operated by: George Local Municipality.
- Address: Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp, George.
- Phone: 044 878 2400.
George Vehicle Licensing / Motor Vehicle Registration Office (Hibernia Street)
- Operated by: George Local Municipality.
- Address: Hibernia Street, next to the train station, George.
- Phone: 044 801 9310; 044 801 9311.
- Email: [email protected].
George Motor Vehicle Testing Station (Hibernia Street)
- Operated by: George Local Municipality.
- Address: Hibernia Street, next to the Vehicle Licence office, George.
- Phone: 044 801 9312.
George Municipality Blanco Satellite Licensing Office
- Operated by: George Local Municipality.
- Address: 9 George Street, Blanco, George.
George Municipality Uniondale Satellite Office
- Operated by: George Local Municipality.
- Address: 39 Voortrekker Street, Uniondale, 6460.
- Phone: 044 752 1024.
Licensing offices are often hard to reach by phone. If the number does not answer, try George Local Municipality website. For other ways to trace a working number, see traffic department contact details.
Opening and operating hours
- George Municipality Uniondale Satellite Office: Learner’s licence classes Wednesdays 11:00-12:00; applications for learner’s licence, PrDP renewal and driving licence card renewal Thursdays only 10:00-14:00; card collection by SMS notification.
Published hours are when the doors open. Most licensing offices stop accepting new applicants before closing time, so arrive early, particularly at month-end and after public holidays.
Recent report (2025-02-12): George’s MVR (Hibernia St and Blanco), DLTC (Pacaltsdorp) and Vehicle Testing Station closed early (14:00) on 12 Feb 2025 for a compulsory monthly staff meeting, resuming normally 13 Feb 2025 (source).
How hours and cut-offs usually work: traffic department operating hours. Weekend options: traffic departments open on Saturday.
Services available at this office
George Driving Licence Testing Centre (Pacaltsdorp)
- Driving licence tests.
- Learner’s licence tests.
George Vehicle Licensing / Motor Vehicle Registration Office (Hibernia Street)
- Licence renewals.
- Vehicle registration.
- Duplicate registration certificates.
- Permits.
- Drive-through renewal service (card payment only, max 2 licences per person, requires MVL2 printout or SMS/email notice number).
George Motor Vehicle Testing Station (Hibernia Street)
- Roadworthy/vehicle testing.
George Municipality Blanco Satellite Licensing Office
- Vehicle registration/licensing.
- Two bulk dealer motor vehicle registration counters.
George Municipality Uniondale Satellite Office
- Learner’s licence applications and classes.
- PrDP renewal.
- Driving licence card renewal.
- Card collection.
Services can be suspended at short notice, for example during system downtime, so confirm the service you need is running before you travel.
Common transactions in George: what to expect
- Renewing a driving licence card in George: book or queue as the office requires, 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: bring your ID, proof of address and the LL1 form, and be ready for an eye test. You get the licence on the same day if you pass. See learner’s licence.
- Driving test: you need a valid learner’s licence and a roadworthy vehicle of the right class. The test covers a pre-trip inspection, yard manoeuvres and a road test. See K53 driving test.
- Professional driving permit: take a medical certificate that is not older than two months, and allow time for the conviction check. See PrDP guide.
- Licence disc renewal: take the renewal notice (or an ALV form), your ID and proof of address. Penalties apply after the 21-day grace period. See traffic department disc renewal.
- Registering a vehicle: the new owner must register the vehicle within the prescribed period after the change of ownership, and the seller should notify the change on an NCO form. See vehicle registration.
- Roadworthy testing: book the vehicle in and take the registration certificate and your ID. See roadworthy certificates.
Booking and appointment information
eNaTIS online registration recommended (online.natis.gov.za) for renewal notifications; in-person or drive-through for transactions.
Booking rules are set by the province and the centre. Some centres accept bookings on NaTIS Online; many in this province still book at the counter. Confirm with the office before you travel.
How the booking system works, and what to do when there are no slots: 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, if the service was booked.
- 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: Western Cape traffic departments and traffic department near me.
Fees and payment information
Licensing fees are set by the province and municipality and change from time to time. George Local Municipality does not publish a current fee list on the pages we checked, so confirm the amount, and which payment methods the counter accepts, before you go. How fees are structured: traffic department prices.
How people search for George licensing offices
People look for this office as “George Driver licensing department”. These names are used loosely in South Africa: a driving licence testing centre (DLTC) handles learner’s and driving licences and tests, while a registering authority, often called the licensing department, handles licence discs and vehicle registration. The official sources we checked list the George Driving Licence Testing Centre (Pacaltsdorp), the George Vehicle Licensing / Motor Vehicle Registration Office (Hibernia Street), the George Motor Vehicle Testing Station (Hibernia Street) (driving licence testing centre, traffic and licensing office, vehicle registration and licensing office, vehicle testing station) for George. Check which one handles your task before you go.
Frequently asked questions and official verification
Is there a DLTC in George?
Yes. The George Driving Licence Testing Centre (Pacaltsdorp) is listed by official sources as a driving licence testing centre.
What is the George traffic department contact number?
The number published by the authority is 044 878 2400.
Is this the official George traffic department website?
No. TrafficDepartment.co.za is independent and cannot book, renew or pay anything. Confirm details with George Local Municipality website.