Car Licence Renewal Calculator
Calculate South African vehicle licence renewal fees by province and tare weight. Includes late penalty calculator and multi-vehicle fleet tool.
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kg
months
Total Due
R 660
Annual Licence Fee
R 660
Renewal Period
1 year
Base Renewal Fee
R 660
Late Penalty
None
Vehicle Tare
1200 kg
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How Car Licence Renewal Fees Are Calculated
Vehicle licence fees in South Africa are based on your car's tare weight (empty weight without passengers or cargo) and the province where the vehicle is registered. Renewing late incurs a 10% penalty per month.
The tare weight is shown on your current licence disc and in your vehicle registration papers (RC1).
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kg
months
Total Due
R 660
Annual Fee
R 660
Base (1 yr)
R 660
Late Penalty
R 0
Approximate Licence Fees by Tare Weight (Gauteng 2025)
| Tare Weight | Annual Fee (approx.) | Typical Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 500 kg | R 300 | Motorcycle |
| 501 – 1,000 kg | R 480 | Small car |
| 1,001 – 1,500 kg | R 660 | Mid-size sedan/hatchback |
| 1,501 – 2,000 kg | R 840 | SUV / bakkie |
| 2,001 – 3,000 kg | R 1,200 | Large SUV / LDV |
| 3,001 – 4,000 kg | R 1,680 | Minibus |
| Over 4,000 kg | R 2,200+ | Truck / bus |
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Fleet / Multi-Vehicle Licence Calculator
kg
mths
Annual: R 660 | Base: R 660 | Penalty: R 0 | Total: R 660
Total Fleet Licence Cost
R 660
Vehicles
1
Total Penalties
R 0
Average per Vehicle
R 660
Full Fleet Summary
| Vehicle | Tare | Annual | Penalty | Total Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP 123-456 | 1200 kg | R 660 | — | R 660 |
| Grand Total | R 660 | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Fees depend on tare weight and province. In Gauteng a typical family car (1,000–1,500kg tare) costs approximately R660/year. Fees range from R300 for motorcycles to R2,200+ for heavy vehicles.
The late penalty is 10% of the annual fee per month overdue. For example, if your annual fee is R660 and you are 3 months late, the penalty is R198 (R660 × 10% × 3).
The tare weight is printed on your current licence disc (the paper sticker on your windscreen) and in the vehicle's registration certificate (RC1). It is the vehicle's empty weight.