How to apply for DVLA Private Hire Vehicle Licence in Ghana

To operate on the Bolt platform in Ghana, you need to obtain a Private Hire Vehicle Licence from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).

Follow the guidelines below to apply for the Private Hire Vehicle Licence:

The vehicle owner must present the vehicle and the Vehicle Registration Certificate at the Digital Transport Center (DTC) located at the DVLA Head Office ↗ for verification and authentication
If the owner of the vehicle is unable to be physically present, they can send a representative on their behalf. The representative must present the DTC with a signed Power of Attorney document – a sample of the document is available at the DTC and on the DVLA website ↗.
The representative must present a valid ID document (National ID, Passport or Driving Licence) in order to complete the process
A fee of 60 GHC is payable for the vehicle verification and authentication. This fee is payable upon annual document renewal.

The driver must present their valid Licence at the DTC for verification and authentication
The driver must be physically present for this activity, the DTC will not accept a representative to complete the process
A fee of 40 GHC is payable for the driver verification and authentication. This fee and process are once-off.