As part of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)’s digital transformation agenda, the Chief Executive Officer, Julius Neequaye Kotey, has announced the Authority’s intention to introduce an electronic licencing system, commonly referred to as the e-licence

According to Kotey, the e-licence will allow drivers to access their licensing information online, especially during police stops when they do not have their physical licence card with them.

He indicated that the e-licence will not replace the physical driver’s licence card issued by the DVLA.

Speaking at the launch of the DVLA Lorry Terminal Project at the Circle-Kaneshie Station on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, he said, “Most of us don’t carry our licenses with us, and it shouldn’t be the case that the police or any other party takes advantage of that. If I don’t have my license with me and I am a driver, I’m still a driver. I should have an app that allows me to identify myself as a legitimate driver on the street and that’s what the e-licence is about.”

“It is not here to replace the physical licence but rather to provide an additional option to access your licence on your Android or iPhone,” the DVLA CEO added.

He however did not state when the e-licence would be rolled out.

Meanwhile, the launch of the Lorry Terminal Project aims to bring DVLA services closer to drivers.

The services provided are; acquisition of driver’s licence, renewal of licence, replacement of missing and expired licences, conversion of foreign driver’s licence

The project will be rolled out across various lorry terminals, including 37, Achimota, Kasoa, and beyond.

Below are the schedule spots drivers can visit to access DVLA services:

Greater Accra Region

• Achimota Lorry Terminal – Every 4th Thursday of the month

• Amasaman – Every 3rd Thursday of the month

• Kaneshie – Every 1st Thursday of the month

• Kasoa – Every 1st Wednesday of the month

• Lapaz – Every 4th Tuesday of the month

• Madina – Every 3rd Wednesday of the month

• 37 Station – Every 4th Wednesday of the month

• Ashaiman – Every 2nd Thursday of the month

Outside Accra

• Mampong Main Taxi Station – Every Thursday

• Bolgatanga Main Station – Every 1st Wednesday of the month

• Akim Oda (Kumasi, Accra & New Stations) – Every 2nd Thursday of the month

• Sunyani Lorry Terminal – Every last Wednesday of the month

• Agogo Ashanti Lorry Terminal – Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

• Berekum Lorry Terminal – Every 1st Thursday of the month

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