A press release copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) by Mr. Francis Tuffour, Public Relations Manager of the DVLA, indicated that the motor vehicle licensing process would officially start on January 2, 2025 at all operational offices nationwide.

The release said vehicle owners would receive a vehicle registration smart card and a certificate of title, which would capture essential details of the vehicle.
It said the new registration plates would feature a "-25" suffix to signify the year of registration, in compliance with the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 (L.I 2180).

The press release outlined a two-stage registration process to simplify the procedure for vehicle owners.

"Pre-registration: Vehicle owners must present their vehicles and customs entry documents for inspection and validation at authorized Vehicle Testing Stations and DVLA offices.

"Final registration: Starting January 2, 2025, Vehicle owners can make payments, capture biometric details and collect their registration documents, including license plates and roadworthiness certificates at their preferred DVLA office."

The DVLA emphasized the need for original customs entry and supporting documents with the Ghana card being the primary form of identification.

According to the release, authorized representatives must present a Power of Attorney and their National ID for verification.

The Authority also cautioned the public against dealing with unauthorized intermediaries commonly known as " Goro Boys." Instead, vehicle owners were urged to transact directly with DVLA offices to avoid fraud.
It again urged the public to visit the DVLA website or contact the customer service centre at 0302746760.