The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has begun construction of a permanent, ultra-modern office facility at Bechem in the Ahafo Region, which will include an operational office and banking hall to improve access to DVLA services. The Bechem Traditional Council donated the land for the project free of charge.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority is rolling out a new digital vehicle number plate system with embedded Radio Frequency Identification chips and Ghana Card integration, beginning with a pilot phase on government vehicles in August 2026, followed by a mandatory nationwide rollout in January 2027. The system aims to create a more credible vehicle registration database, prevent registration of stolen and uncustomed vehicles, and align Ghana with international best practices.
23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority will begin piloting a new electronic number plate system this month, with nationwide implementation to commence in January 2027, according to the agency's CEO. The rollout had been delayed by a court case and the time needed to secure parliamentary approval and Cabinet clearance for the system.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's DVLA will reform its vehicle registration system so that registration numbers are tied to vehicle owners rather than vehicles, requiring new owners to obtain fresh registration numbers when they purchase vehicles. The reform aims to improve traceability of vehicle ownership and prevent former owners from being held responsible for offences committed after they have sold their vehicles.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →