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Register a vehicle in Ghana

GH₵802.55–944.55 private carIn personModerateVerified 22 Oct 2026

You'll need

  1. 1

    Test the vehicle at a PVTS

    Illustration of a vehicle test and checklist

    Take the vehicle and its customs entry to a designated private vehicle testing station (PVTS). You'll get a vehicle inspection report.

  2. 2

    Go to a DVLA registration centre

    Illustration of the documents to bring

    Present the vehicle and your documents. DVLA officials authenticate the customs documents, inspect everything and verify ownership.

    Sending someone? They also need your power of attorney (authorisation letter), their own Ghana Card and two passport photos.
  3. 3

    Pay by engine size

    Part of the official DVLA 2026 vehicle services price list

    You get an invoice. The fee depends on engine size or tonnage. For registration and roadworthy (Regular): private car up to 2,000cc GH₵944.55, above 2,000cc GH₵802.55, motorcycle up to 200cc GH₵460.05.

    Premium options cost more. Prices are from DVLA's 2026 price list.
  4. 4

    Capture your biometrics

    Illustration of a fingerprint scan

    DVLA captures your biometric details for the vehicle record.

  5. 5

    Collect your plates and papers

    Illustration of a number plate, smart card and sticker

    You get the certificate of title, vehicle registration smart card, number plates, Vehicle Registration Certificate (VRC) and roadworthy sticker.

    Roadworthy renewal: you can renew up to one month before it expires. Late renewal may cost extra.

Price list from DVLA's official notice of 6 Feb 2026.