A driver’s license is not valid indefinitely. Before it expires, the driver must apply to renew the license in order to continue driving legally in Mozambique and in other SADC member countries and international countries that have ratified agreements with Mozambique.
According to INATRO, licenses for categories A1, A, B, C1, and C (with or without subcategory E) are typically valid for five years, while some professional categories have different validity periods.
Driving with an expired driver’s license can result in penalties and fines, so it is recommended to begin the renewal process before the expiration date.
Documents Required to Renew a Driver’s License
To renew a driver’s license, the driver must submit:
- Expired driver’s license;
- A medical certificate of fitness;
- An appointment scheduled through the INATRO User Portal;
- Proof of payment of the 2,500 meticais (approximately US$39 / R750) renewal fee.
Note: Payments are made by deposit or bank transfer.
Step-by-Step Guide to Renewing Your Driver’s License
1. Make an appointment online
The first step is to access INATRO’s Virtual Service Desk and select the driver’s license renewal service. The portal offers services such as renewal, replacement, checking for traffic fines, and other driver-related procedures.
2. Prepare the documents
Before going to INATRO, make sure you have all the necessary documents, especially the old letter and the updated medical certificate.
In Maputo, the medical certificate is issued at the Medical Examination Center (CEM) in Maputo or Matola, at a cost of 270 meticais for heavy vehicles and 210 meticais for light vehicles (prices subject to change based on updates).
Prices for the medical certificate in Maputo and Matola:
Service | Fee |
Heavy vehicles | 270 meticais (approximately US$4.20 / R68) |
Light vehicles | 210 meticais (approximately US$3.30 / R53) |
3. Go to the selected INATRO office
After scheduling an appointment, the driver must go to the designated office to complete the process.
4. Make the payment
Present proof of payment of the 2,500 meticais renewal fee, which must be paid by deposit or bank transfer.
The amount specified by INATRO for driver’s license renewal is currently 2,500 meticais (subject to change based on updates to official fees).
Can I renew an expired driver’s license?
Yes. You should apply for renewal when your driver’s license is nearing its expiration date or has already expired. However, driving with an expired license can result in a fine, so it’s advisable not to let the license expire.
Online driver’s license renewal: is it possible?
The process can be initiated through INATRO’s Virtual Service Desk, allowing you to schedule an appointment before visiting in person.
The digitization of these services makes it easier for drivers to access them and reduces the time needed to process documents related to driver’s licenses.
Source: INATRO
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