TAJ cuts turnaround time for driver’s licence renewal

People will now be able to pick up their printed driver's licence within a maximum of 20 days after submitting their documents for renewal at any tax office. Previously, it could take up to eight weeks for persons to get their driver's licence from the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ).

At the same time, the tax authorities say that the payment for the renewal of a driver's licence can be done online, on TAJ's website at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm, and thereafter submit the requisite documents to any tax office for the transaction to be completed.

Motorists are allowed to operate a motor vehicle using the receipt and current or expired driver's licence for up to 60 days.

Documents to be submitted for online service:

* Printed copy of their receipt;

* Completed 'Application for Driver's Licence Transactions' (Form F7);

* Passport photograph of the applicant (no less than 6 months and not certified);

* Copy of the expired/current driver's licence (if available).