Driving & vehicles · Checked 2026-10-03
Pay road tax (renew your motor vehicle licence)
Every vehicle on the road needs a valid motor vehicle licence: commonly called road tax.
| Who can apply | Every registered vehicle owner. |
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| Authority | National Land Transport Authority (NLTA) |
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| Online | Yes: ntaeservices.govmu.org (credit card) |
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| How long it takes | Immediate |
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| Valid for | 3, 6 or 12 months: your choice |
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Fees
| Licence | Depends on vehicle type and engine size: shown when you renew |
| Late renewal (after 15 days) | 50% surcharge |
| Duplicate licence | Rs 200 (with a police memo) |
Documents to bring
- Vehicle registration book
- Valid insurance certificate
- Certificate of fitness if the vehicle is more than 7 years old
Steps
- Check your insurance (and fitness certificate if the car is 7+ years old) are valid.
- Pay online at ntaeservices.govmu.org, or at an NLTA office, VEC Forest Side, district cash office or post office.
- Choose 3, 6 or 12 months.
- Keep the licence/receipt in the vehicle.
Where to go
- National Land Transport Authority: Head office
MSI Building, Les Cassis, Port Louis
Tel: 202 2800, 212 6513
Weekdays (check the NLTA site for counter hours) - Also: Vehicle Examination Centre Forest Side, District Council cash offices and post offices
Forest Side, Curepipe
Tel:
Office hours
Common problems
- Online payment issues: contact 212 6513 / 202 2800 or nta-registration@govmu.org.
Tips
- The 12-month option saves trips.
