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FAQs
- Where is my nearest licensing office?
- For details of our offices visit our Contact Us section
- How do I renew my drivers’ licence?
- Visit any of our locations and complete the necessary form and pay the prescribed fee. See our Licence Renewal section for more details
- How do I get in contact with the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing?
- For details of our offices as well as our telephone and e-mail details visit our Contact Us section
- I recently changed the color and/or the engine size of my vehicle; must I let the department know?
- Yes, any change in the colour, engine size or ownership, the DVDL must be made aware. See our sections on Transferring Ownership or Changing Vehicle Particulars for more details
- How do I let the DVDL know of my new contact details?
- Come to one of our offices, complete the appropriate form. There is a $20 dollar fee to cover the cost of a new licence. See our Change of Address / Name section form more details.
- I’m visiting the Islands; can I drive on my country’s driver’s licence?
- Visitors to the Island, who intend to rent a car/motor scooter, must first obtain a visitors permit.
- How do I get a provisional drivers licence?
- You need to pass a written examination to obtain a provisional drivers licence.
- What is the difference between a full driver’s licence and a provisional?
- A full licence allows you to operate a motor vehicle, without supervision, within the limit of the relvant laws for that vehicle category. See our Provisional Licence and Full Licence sections for more information.
- What is the process for obtaining a motor cycle licence?
- You must first pass the written exam to obtain your provisional licence. This entitles you to drive your motorcycle with learner plate. You must schedule a practical test to demonstrate your control of the motorcycle to obtain your full motorcycle licence.
- When I go to renew my drivers licence, I will be over 70. Will that influence my eligibility for my renewal?
- Citizens aged over 70 have to disclose details of any disability, and may be required to produce a medical certificate when renewing their licence. Please see our Senior Citizen section for more details.
- I lost my drivers licence. What should I do?
- Immediately notify the police, once you have done so you may then visit the DVDL to have your licence replaced. Remember to bring a copy of you police report.
- I am new to the Islands. How do I obtain a local drivers licence?
- You may be eligible to replace your foreign licence with a Cayman Island licence.
- How do I upgrade my licence so I can operate heavy equipment?
- You need to obtain a provisional licence for the new vehicle type.and complete a practical test. See our Heavy Equipment /Special Vehicle section for more details.
- How do I schedule an appointment to sit the written portion of the driving exam?
- You need to visit one of our offices, with photo ID, to schedule the written exam.
- I am about to have my vehicle inspected, is there anything I should know about this process?
- Please see our section on Vehicle Inspections.
- How do I licence my vehicle?
- Please see our section on Vehicle Registration & Licensing.
- For how long can I licence my vehicle?
- You can licence your vehicle for 3, 6, 12, 24 or 36 months. See our Vehicle Registration & Licensing section for more details.
- What are the categories of driver’s licences?
- See our Drivers Licence Categories section.
- Can I change my drivers licence category?
- Yes. Go to any of our offices, complete the appropriate form and submit payment of $50. See the Change Category section for more details.
- I recently purchased a vehicle and intend to export it. What do I have to do?
- There is a strict process to follow when exporting or disposing of a vehicle.
- I have been asked to terminate a vehicle on someone’s behalf; what do I have to do?
- You need authorization from the registered owner. See our Export/Termination of Vehicle section for more information.
- My vehicle purchase was financed by a bank, but I have since paid the loan in full. Will the bank automatically have the lien removed?
- While it is necessary for the bank to forward a notification of lien removal, you may have to request that the notification be done. See Export/Termination of Vehicle section for more information.
- My vehicle was destroyed in an accident (or by a storm) and is beyond repair. What do I do?
- There is a strict process to follow when exporting or disposing of a vehicle.
- I intend to sell my vehicle. How is the transfer of ownership done?
- Both the Vendor and Buyer need to complete the appropriate paperwork and submit it at one of our offices. See our section on Transferring Ownership for more details.
- How long do I have to notify the DVDL of changes, either of vehicle ownership or appearance?
- Section 9 of the Traffic Law (2003 revision) states that the Director shall be notified within fourteen days of any alteration to the particulars/ownership of a vehicle. See our section on Transferring Ownership for more details.
- I am buying a vehicle for the first time. What do I need?
- In order to have a vehicle registered in your name, you must be the holder of a valid and unrestricted C.I. drivers licence and have proof of valid insurance. See our section on Transferring Ownership for more details.
- I am a new resident on the Islands and have recently purchased a car. Can I drive on the drivers’ licence issued in my home country?
- New residents who intend to purchase a vehicle will be required to obtain a Cayman Islands driver licence. You may be eligible to replace your foreign licence with a Cayman Island licence.
- I am leaving the Islands for a few months. Do I have to let the DVDL know what I intend to do with my vehicle?
- You can temporarily suspend the registration of your vehicle.
- A registration plate is missing from my vehicle. What do I have to do?
- You can request new registration plates at any of our offices.
- What are the fees for different categories of drivers’ licences?
- Please see our Drivers Licence Fees section for more details
- What are souvenir plates?
- Registration plates that are sold to the general public (never a full set) as a collector’s item. See our Souvenir Plates section for more details.
- Can I request personalized registration plates?
- Please see our Personalised Registration plates section for more details.
- How much do personalized registration plates cost?
- Each set of personalized registration plates will cost CI$300.00 Please see our Personalised Registration plates section for more details.
- Tell me about Disabled Permits/Registration Plates?
- As a driver with a disability, you can apply for disabled registration plates for your vehicle.