Choice Numbers

What do we do?
How to Apply for a Choice Number
The Costs

What do we do?

Choice Numbers process all applications throughout KwaZulu-Natal in respect of:

The purchase of Personalised and Specific Licence Numbers.

  • The transfer of Personalised Licence Numbers.
  • The re-allocation of Specific Licence Numbers that have been paid for.
  • The re-allocation of system generated licence numbers that have not been paid for, subject to the timeous application (30 working days).
  • The re-allocation of licence numbers allocated to stolen vehicles, subject to stolen vehicles being recovered

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How to Apply for a Choice Number

Personalised Licence Number

  • Application can be made by completing an application form.
  • The approval is then faxed / emailed to the applicant.
  • The applicant pays at their appropriate Registering Authority.
Cost of Services at Choice Numbers

The following costs are applicable to Choice Number transactions:

Choice Licence Number

Amount

 

 

Personalised Licence Number

R 2 250.00

Transfer of Personalised Licence Number

R 1 350.00

Duplicate Personalised Licence Number Certificate

R 240.00

Allocation Fee

R250.00

Please take note that these fees do not include Registration and / or Licensing fees, and are subject to an annual increase.

Payments may be made by credit/debit card and cash at the Provincial Office (Pietermaritzburg) or at the appropriate Registering Authority.

What is a Provincial Personalised Licence Number?

A Provincial Personalised Licence Number Plate is a number plate consisting of blue characters on a white background, or black characters on a white background for public passenger carrying vehicles for reward purposes (taxis). The combination of numbers/letters shall not exceed 7 characters and shall be followed by the Provincial Coat of Arms, a hyphen and the letters ZN with the wording KwaZulu-Natal in small print at the bottom of the plate.


Example
Personalised Licence Number Plate


Example
Personalised Licence Number Plate
Public passenger carrying vehicles for reward purposes (taxis)


What is a Specific Licence Number?
A Specific Licence Number is normally referred to as a short digit licence number. The Department no longer sells these licence numbers. With effect from 1 December 2023, purchased Specific Licence Numbers must be replaced with a Personalised Licence Number of your choice and this include converting the same Specific Licence Number into a Personalised Licence Number at no cost, provided that it is available on NaTIS. The replacement has to be done by 30 November 2025.

Is the price to purchase a Personalised Licence Number a once-off fee?
Yes, if you purchase a Personalised Licence Number and it remains in your name.

Can I transfer my Licence Plate to another vehicle?
Yes, providing that the owner does not change.

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