Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the Online Driver's Permit/Licence System (ODPRS)?

The ODPRS is an online portal that allows persons to apply and pay for the renewal of their Trinidad and Tobago issued driver's permit/licence at their convenience.

2) Who can apply?

Persons that meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:

  • Persons whose driver's permit/licence falls within the standard renewal period, including as early as exactly three months prior to the listed expiration date.
  • Persons whose driver's permit/licence has not expired over 5 years from the listed expiration date.
  • Persons with no changes to their driver's permit/licence information (i.e. no name or address changes).
  • Holders of driver's permits/licences with classes 1 (motor cycle), 3 (light motor vehicle) or 1 and 3 only.
  • Persons that do not require a completed medical form for renewal.
  • Non-exempted persons (exempted persons refer to persons that do not currently pay for their driver's permit/licence renewal transactions, for example: persons aged 60 years and older)

3) How do I apply for my driver's permit/licence renewal online?

  • Visit https://driverslicenseservices.mowt.gov.tt/ & enter your Driver's Permit/Licence information.
  • Upload a copy of your Driver's Permit/Licence, a recent photo and proof of address (no older than three months).
  • Review your application & choose how to collect: Home Delivery (TTPost) or TTConnect Pickup.
  • Select your preferred renewal period and see your estimated fees.
  • Upload your signature & agree to the declaration.
  • Submit your application! Receive a confirmation email and wait for approval.
  • Once approved, pay online via debit (once approved by the applicant's issuing bank) or credit card.
  • Receive your new driver's licence via delivery or pickup!

4) What documents are required to apply?

  • Clear photo of applicant (this will be used on your renewed driver's licence):

            - Dimensions: 5.3cm in height, 4.3 cm in width

            - White background

            - Head position: straight

            - Accepted file formats: jpeg, jpg or png

            - Taken no more than 3 months ago

  • Clear photo of signature (this will be used on your renewed driver's licence):

            - White or transparent background

            - Minimum width: 300px

            - Minimum height: 300px

            - Accepted file formats: jpeg, jpg or png

  • Proof of address in the applicant's name (Utility bill i.e. WASA, T&TEC, Cable or Home Internet): dated no older than three months from the date of application or a lease/rental agreement. If the proof of address is not in the applicant's name:

            - Authorization letter from the person named on the proof of address document

            - Copy of one form of national ID for the named owner

  • Scanned copy of the driver's permit/licence to be renewed.

5) What payment methods are accepted?

Debit (if enabled by your issuing bank) and Credit card payments are accepted.

6) I started an online application but did not complete it before exiting, is the information lost?

A reference number is assigned upon completion of the "Personal" and "Contact" information sections of the application and is sent to you via email. This reference number can be utilized to retrieve the application via the "Find Application" feature on the ODPRS home page. Unsubmitted draft applications expire after one month of their initial creation.

7) How long does the application review process take before I know if I am approved?

The application review process may take approximately 1-3 business days to be completed.

8) I received an email stating my application was queried, what do I do next?

  • Using your application reference number and last name, you can retrieve your application on the ODPRS via the "Find Application" feature.
  • Details of the query are noted via email as well as on screen on your retrieved application, with instructions on what needs to be adjusted.
  • Make the requested changes and resubmit your amended application for further processing.

9) My online application was approved, what do I do next?

You will receive an email informing you that your application was approved. This email will also provide a link to complete payment online for your transaction.

Please note: only after payment is successfully completed will your renewed driver's licence be generated and sent out for delivery.

10) How will I receive my renewed driver's licence?

During the application process, you are prompted to choose one of the following delivery methods:

  • Home delivery via TTPost; or
  • Collection at a TTConnect Centre. (Licences not collected within a 14 business day period will be returned to the Caroni licensing office where they can be collected).

11) Where are the TTConnect Centres located?

  • Arima - 1st Floor Pennywise Building, 10-10A Devenish Street, Arima
  • Bon Accord Tobago - Unit #5 Milford Court Complex, Milford Court, Bon Accord
  • Chaguanas - #9 Southern Main Road, Chaguanas
  • Curepe - #8 Eastern Main Road, Curepe
  • Princes Town - #4 Charlotte Street, Princes Town
  • Sangre Grande - #232 Brierley Street, Sangre Grande
  • St. James - #121 Western Main Road, St. James

12) What do I need to collect my new driver's licence?

Your current driver's permit/licence must be surrendered to the TTPost delivery driver or TTConnect centre agent.

13) Can someone else collect my renewed driver's licence on my behalf?

Yes. For home deliveries, the  person collecting on your behalf must provide the following to the delivery driver:

  • One form of valid photo ID in the name of the person authorized to collect the driver's licence.
  • A signed authorization letter (written by the applicant) stating that they are authorized to collect the driver's licence.

For collection at a TTConnect centre, the person collecting on your behalf must present:

  • A signed authorization letter (written by the applicant) stating that they are authorized to collect the driver's licence.
  • A copy of one form of valid photo ID in the name of the holder of the driver's licence being collected. The signature on the copy of the ID must be clearly visible.
  • One form of valid photo ID in the name of the person authorized to collect the driver's licence.

The authorized person must also surrender your current driver's permit/licence to the TTPost delivery driver or TTConnect centre agent.

14) What would prevent someone from renewing their Driver's Permit / Licence online?

  • Driver's Permits/Licences that have been expired over 5 years from the listed expiration date.
  • Driver's Permits/Licences with classes 2, 4, 5, 6 or 7.
  • A medical certificate is required for your renewal.
  • An incorrect driver's permit/licence number is supplied.
  • There are inconsistencies with your driver's permit/licence record.
  • There are changes to be made on the driver's permit/licence, such as change of name, change of address, or change of restrictions.

15) What are the associated fees with renewing my Driver's Permit/Licence online?

  • 5 Year Renewal: $500.00 TTD
  • 10 Year Renewal: $1,000.00 TTD
  • TTPOST Home Delivery: $55.00 TTD
  • TTPOST to TTConnect Delivery: $27.00 TTD
  • Convenience Fee Per Transaction: TTD $2.75 plus 0.8% of the total value of the transaction 

16) What are the fees associated with late renewals of Driver's Permits/Licences online?

  • Driver's Permits/Licences that have been expired for 6 months or less: $650.00 TTD
  • Driver's Permits/Licences that have been expired for more than 6 months but less than 3 years: $1,750.00 TTD
  • Driver's Permits/Licences that have been expired for more than 3 years but less than 5 years: $3,500.00 TTD

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