[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":107},["ShallowReactive",2],{"form-content-pd1":3},{"guide":4,"faq":63,"capsule":106},{"slug":5,"formName":6,"title":7,"subtitle":8,"description":9,"capsule":10,"keyFactsHeading":11,"keyFacts":12,"documentsRequired":25,"howToSteps":34,"commonMistakes":50,"tips":57,"formSlug":5},"pd1","PD1: Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) Application","PD1 Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) Application Guide","Step-by-step guide to completing the PD1 form and applying for a professional driving permit at a Driving Licence Testing Centre in South Africa.","The PD1 is the official application form for a professional driving permit (PrDP) under the National Road Traffic Act, 1996. You need a PrDP in addition to your ordinary driving licence if you drive for reward: as a taxi or bus driver carrying passengers, a truck driver carrying goods over 3,500kg, or a driver of dangerous goods such as fuel tankers. This guide covers the three PrDP categories, the documents you need including the medical certificate, and what to expect at the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC).","The PD1 is the application form for a professional driving permit (PrDP), required on top of your ordinary licence if you drive a taxi, bus, goods vehicle over 3,500kg or dangerous goods for reward. Submit it in person at a DLTC (or online in Gauteng) with your ID, a medical certificate and photographs. Fill it online free.","What are the PrDP categories and age requirements?",[13,16,19,22],{"label":14,"value":15},"Category P (passengers)","Minimum age 21",{"label":17,"value":18},"Category G (goods)","Minimum age 18",{"label":20,"value":21},"Category D (dangerous goods)","Minimum age 25; automatically includes category G",{"label":23,"value":24},"Processing time","Up to 12 weeks (gov.za)",[26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33],"Valid South African ID document, existing driving licence, or valid passport","Your existing driving licence, matching the vehicle code for the PrDP category you need","A medical certificate (MC form) confirming fitness to drive, not older than 2 months; use our Medical Certificate (MC) tool to fill your part before your examination","Photographs of yourself: the PD1 form allows none or three, but gov.za's general PrDP guidance says four; confirm the exact number with your DLTC","A training certificate, if your category requires one","Proof of your postal and residential address","Any existing professional driving permit or public driving permit you hold","Payment of the prescribed fee: contact your local licensing office to confirm the current amount",[35,38,41,44,47],{"name":36,"text":37},"Confirm you need a PrDP and which category","A PrDP is required in addition to your ordinary driving licence if you drive for reward. Category P covers carrying passengers, such as taxi or bus drivers (minimum age 21). Category G covers goods vehicles over 3,500kg (minimum age 18). Category D covers dangerous goods such as fuel tankers (minimum age 25) and automatically includes category G.",{"name":39,"text":40},"Book a medical examination and get the MC form completed","A PrDP requires a stricter medical examination than an ordinary licence. Fill in your part of the MC (Medical Certificate) form using our online tool. Then take it to a registered medical practitioner, who completes the medical findings and declaration sections. The certificate must not be older than 2 months when you submit your PD1.",{"name":42,"text":43},"Complete the PD1 application form","Select the transaction type: a new or duplicate PrDP, or a notice of change of particulars or of an existing permit. Fill in your ID type and number, gender, surname, initials, first names, date of birth, language preference, contact details, and both postal and street addresses. For a new or duplicate permit, mark the category or categories you need in Section B. Use our online form tool to validate all fields before visiting the testing centre.",{"name":45,"text":46},"Submit at your nearest DLTC (or apply online in Gauteng)","Take the signed PD1, your ID or licence, medical certificate, photographs and the prescribed fee to your nearest Driving Licence Testing Centre. gov.za states that Gauteng residents should instead apply online at online.natis.gov.za.",{"name":48,"text":49},"Wait for processing and collect your permit","gov.za states a maximum processing time of 12 weeks. Cards not collected within 120 days of being ready are destroyed, so collect promptly once you are notified.",[51,52,53,54,55,56],"Medical certificate too old: the certificate must not be older than 2 months when you submit your application.","Wrong category marked: Category D automatically includes category G, so you do not need to mark both; marking the wrong category for your job (e.g. G instead of D for a fuel tanker) can lead to rejection.","Photographs not matching what your DLTC expects: the PD1 form itself says none or three, while gov.za's general guidance says four; always confirm with your specific DLTC before your appointment.","Not declaring a previous refusal: if a previous PrDP application was refused, you must declare where, when, and why in Section B.","Unsigned declaration: the PD1 declaration in Section D must be signed; an unsigned form will be rejected.","Missing existing licence: you must bring your existing driving licence, matching the vehicle code for the category of PrDP you are applying for.",[58,59,60,61,62],"Book your medical examination early: it is the step most likely to cause delays if you wait until the last minute.","Use FillMeIn's guided PD1 tool to validate your ID number, check required fields, and generate a properly formatted PDF before visiting the testing centre.","If you live in Gauteng, check online.natis.gov.za first: gov.za says Gauteng residents apply online rather than in person.","Confirm the exact number of photographs and the fee with your specific DLTC before your appointment, since these vary.","Keep a copy of your completed MC form and PD1 for your own records before submitting the originals.",{"slug":5,"title":64,"description":65,"formSlug":5,"relatedFormSlugs":66,"items":69},"PD1 Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) FAQ: SA","PD1 FAQ: Who needs a PrDP? Categories, age requirements, medical certificate, fees, and processing time. All your PD1 form questions answered.",[5,67,68],"mc","dl1",[70,73,76,79,82,85,88,91,94,97,100,103],{"question":71,"answer":72},"What is the PD1 form and who needs it?","The PD1 is the official Application for Professional Driving Permit form under the National Road Traffic Act, 1996. You need a professional driving permit (PrDP) in addition to your ordinary driving licence if you drive for reward: as a taxi or bus driver carrying passengers, a truck driver carrying goods over 3,500kg, or a driver of dangerous goods such as fuel tankers.",{"question":74,"answer":75},"What are the PrDP categories P, D and G?","Category P is for passengers (minimum age 21), such as taxi and bus drivers. Category G is for goods vehicles over 3,500kg (minimum age 18). Category D is for dangerous goods, such as fuel or chemical tankers (minimum age 25), and automatically includes category G, so you do not need to mark both.",{"question":77,"answer":78},"What documents do I need to apply for a PrDP?","You need a valid South African ID document, existing driving licence, or valid passport; your existing driving licence matching the vehicle code for the category you need; a medical certificate (MC form) confirming fitness to drive, not older than 2 months; photographs of yourself (the PD1 form allows none or three, though gov.za's general guidance says four, so confirm with your DLTC); and payment of the prescribed fee.",{"question":80,"answer":81},"Do I need a medical certificate for a PrDP?","Yes. A professional driving permit requires a stricter medical examination than an ordinary driving licence. Fill in your part of the MC (Medical Certificate) form using our online tool, then take it to a registered medical practitioner, who completes the medical findings. The certificate must not be older than 2 months when you submit your PD1.",{"question":83,"answer":84},"How much does a professional driving permit cost?","The fee for a PrDP is set by each municipality and varies by DLTC, so gov.za directs applicants to contact their local licensing office to confirm the current amount. Some DLTCs accept payment directly, while gov.za also lists a deposit option into the Ideco AFISwitch bank account for certain transactions. Confirm the correct payment method with your DLTC before applying.",{"question":86,"answer":87},"How long does it take to get a PrDP?","gov.za states a maximum processing time of 12 weeks. Any cards not collected within 120 days of being ready are destroyed, so collect your permit promptly once you are notified that it is ready.",{"question":89,"answer":90},"Can I apply for a PrDP online?","gov.za states that Gauteng residents should apply for a professional driving permit online at online.natis.gov.za rather than in person. Residents of other provinces apply in person at their nearest Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) using the PD1 form.",{"question":92,"answer":93},"What is the difference between a duplicate PrDP application and a notice of change?","A duplicate application (Parts A, C and D of the PD1) is for a lost, stolen, or destroyed permit that needs replacing. A notice of change (also Parts A, C and D) is for updating your particulars (such as your ID, name, or address) on an existing permit, or reporting a change to the permit itself. Both need the office that issued your original permit and, if applicable, details of a theft or loss report to the police.",{"question":95,"answer":96},"What happens if a previous PrDP application was refused?","You must declare this in Section B of the PD1: state where, when, and why the previous application was refused. Not declaring a previous refusal can be treated as a false declaration, which is punishable under the National Road Traffic Act.",{"question":98,"answer":99},"Do I need a PrDP if I only drive for personal use?","No. A PrDP is only required if you drive for reward or as part of your job: carrying passengers, goods over 3,500kg, or dangerous goods. If you only drive your own vehicle for personal use, your ordinary driving licence is sufficient.",{"question":101,"answer":102},"Can I hold more than one PrDP category at a time?","Yes. The PD1 form itself allows you to mark more than one category if you need them, though category D already includes category G. If your job requires both passenger and goods transport, for example, you can apply for the categories you need on the same form.",{"question":104,"answer":105},"Is my personal information safe when using FillMeIn to fill the PD1?","Yes. FillMeIn processes all your data entirely on your device. Your personal information, ID number, and all form data never leave your phone or computer. Nothing is sent to our servers or stored in the cloud, and your data is never uploaded, even after you download.",null,1792233015506]