Summary
The Road Traffic Department says a person learning to drive a motor vehicle in The Bahamas must have a learner's permit. The permit is valid for six months and should be renewed once it is expired or near expiration.
Who This Applies To
Applicants must already have an existing learner's permit.
Supporting Documents
- Completed renewal form with the learner's permit number
- Expired learner's permit
- Passport, if necessary
- National Insurance Card, if necessary
- For non-Bahamians: passport plus Immigration-issued status document or other proof of residency
- If details have changed: supporting documents such as passport, marriage certificate, divorce document, or other records RTD asks for
Renewal Process
- Complete the learner's permit renewal form.
- Present the completed form, the expired permit, and payment to the cashier.
- The cashier issues a receipt.
- After verification, the Photo Clerk updates and prints the renewed permit.
- If necessary, the applicant's photograph and signature are also updated.
Fee And Timing
- Renewal fee:
BSD $15.00every six months - RTD says the renewed permit can be issued the same day once all requirements are met
Deadline
The learner's permit must be renewed on or before the expiration date shown on the permit.
Additional Official Note
The RTD page also reminds permit holders that when driving they must carry the prescribed L plates at the front and back of the vehicle and be accompanied by a person who has held a valid driver's licence for at least two years.
When To Escalate To A Human
- The permit has been lost, stolen, or badly damaged rather than simply expiring.
- Your name or personal details have changed and you are not sure which supporting records are required.
- You cannot show the immigration or residency document RTD requires for a non-Bahamian renewal.