People searching for Wellington traffic department may need one of 2 offices: the Wellington Traffic Centre / Testing Centre (driving licences, PrDP) (driving licence testing centre); the Wellington Motor Vehicle Registering Authority (vehicle licensing) (vehicle registration and licensing office). They are run by Drakenstein 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something, or its page could not be checked, this page says so rather than repeating directory listings that are often out of date.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.drakenstein.gov.za, www.drakenstein.gov.za.
Address and contact details
Wellington Traffic Centre / Testing Centre (driving licences, PrDP)
- Operated by: Drakenstein Local Municipality.
- Phone: 021 807 6293; 021 807 6284 (Traffic Department Head Office).
Wellington Motor Vehicle Registering Authority (vehicle licensing)
- Operated by: Drakenstein Local Municipality.
- Address: Wellington Civic Centre (moved here from its previous location effective 1 June 2021, per official municipal announcement).
Licensing offices are often hard to reach by phone. If the number does not answer, try Drakenstein Local Municipality website. For other ways to trace a working number, see traffic department contact details.
Opening and operating hours
The authority’s opening hours for Wellington could not be confirmed on an official page. Most municipal licensing offices work weekday business hours and close their queues to new applicants before the doors close, but hours vary, so confirm on the day.
Recent report (2026-07-10): Free learner’s licence test study guide made available in Drakenstein (including Wellington) (source).
How hours and cut-offs usually work: traffic department operating hours. Weekend options: traffic departments open on Saturday.
Services available at this office
Wellington Traffic Centre / Testing Centre (driving licences, PrDP)
- Driving licence applications and issuing.
- Professional driving permit (PrDP) applications.
- Learner’s licence test bookings.
- Roadworthiness (dedicated line: 021 807 7760).
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 Wellington: what to expect
- 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.
- Professional driving permit: take a medical certificate that is not older than two months, and allow time for the conviction check. See PrDP guide.
Booking and appointment information
Cashless environment, card payments only; learner’s licence tests can be booked at Wellington Traffic Centre or Dal Josaphat Testing Centre in Paarl.
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. Drakenstein 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.
Frequently asked questions and official verification
What is the Wellington traffic department contact number?
The number published by the authority is 021 807 6293.
Are there reviews of Wellington traffic department?
This site does not publish reviews. Waiting times depend mostly on the day and time you visit and whether you booked, so arrive early and have your documents ready.
Is this the official Wellington traffic department website?
No. TrafficDepartment.co.za is independent and cannot book, renew or pay anything. Confirm details with Drakenstein Local Municipality website.