This service is for the registration of a vehicle bearing a Private Schedule plate.

There are no eligibility requirements for this service.

The following steps are applicable when registering a Private Schedule Franchise:

1. Applicant having been granted a Private Schedule plate must take the relevant documentation to the Road Traffic Department Inspection Centre to have the vehicle inspected.
2. The Inspector will verify all relevant information and inspect the vehicle.
3. Upon being satisfied with the condition of the vehicle (trading name on vehicle, condition of tires, condition of bus seats, bus reflectors, tints etc.) the inspector will issue an Inspection Information Form (only for new vehicles) and an Inspection Pass Certificate.
4. Applicant must then take the required documents along with the Inspection Pass Certificate to the Road Traffic Department Franchise Unit (Clarence Bain Building) for registration of the vehicle.
5. The Registration Clerk will verify that the relevant vehicle and franchise information provided meets the requirements of the department. If satisfactory, the Clerk will register the vehicle.
6. The Registration Clerk will calculate fees and issue Vehicle Information Disc for payment.
7. The applicant must take the Vehicle Information Disc and Pass Inspection Certificate to the Cashier for validation.
8. The Cashier will inform the applicant of the required fees to have Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Certificate validated
9. Upon payment of the required fees by the applicant,  the Cashier will issue the valid Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Permit.

To access this service, applicants should apply to:

Road Traffic Department
Thompson Blvd
Clarence Bain Bldg
P.O. Box N 1615
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas

Tel. (242) 302-3850
Fax. (242) 322-8910
Email : roadtraffic@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm except on public holidays

At the Family Islands, applications can be submitted at the particular Family Island Road Traffic Department located on the main family islands otherwise the application can be made at the Family Island Commissioner’s Office.

Application for an Omnibus Franchise Form

1. Valid Public Service Driver’s License
2. Valid Certificate of Insurance
3. Valid Business License
4. Franchise Grant Letter
5. Franchise Payment Receipt  
6. Franchise Information Form

• Vehicle Registration:
  • Group A - BS$160 – vehicle less than 5,000lbs
  • Group B - BS$560 – vehicle between 5,000lbs and 15,000lbs
  • Group C - BS$760 – vehicles over 15,000lbs
• Inspection fee: BS$35
• Public Service Fee: $20.00

**ADDITIONAL FRANCHISE FEES MAY BE APPLIED

The Road Traffic Department

Thompson Blvd
Clarence Bain Bldg
P.O. Box N 1615
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas

Tel. (242) 302-3850
Fax. (242) 322-8910
Email : roadtraffic@bahamas.gov.bs