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Public Passenger Licensing
Route Taxi, Hackney Carriage, Stage Carriage, Express Carriage and Contract Carriage Licensing are available.
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Latest News
TRANSPORT AUTHORITY COMMENCES MOTOR VEHICLE EXAMINATIONS JANUARY 12 FOR 2026/27 LICENCING PERIOD
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – JANUARY 9, 2026: Effective Monday, January 12, 2026, the Transport Authority will commence motor vehicle examinations in preparation for the renewal of road licences which expire March 31, 2026. The examinations are to facilitate the timely submission of road licence applications at the start of the 2026/27 Road Licencing Period on February 1, 2026. The early commencement of motor vehicle examination, on January 12, is part of the Authority’s push to provide convenient and efficient service to its customers. Meanwhile, Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Mr. Ralston Smith, is encouraging customers to take advantage of the easy and convenient online licencing application process, where bank transfers and or VISA debit or credit cards can be used to facilitate payments. Mr. Smith is also reminding PPV Operators and new applicants that they must meet the approved Transport Authority standards and requirements in order to receive a road licence. These standards include colour coding, exterior markings and updated motor vehicle documents accessible from the Island Traffic Authority and Tax Administration Jamaica Portals. Mr. Smith urges all PPV operators to get inline early and complete the licence application process and avoid the possibility of prosecution for non-renewal of road licence. {{ "Launch of Licensing Period - May Pen - mv inspection.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }}Caption: File photo of a motor vehicle inspection in May Pen, Clarendon at the launch of a previous licensing period. Application after March 31, will attract a late fee. For further details, please contact the Authority toll free at 888-991-5687, customer care 876-618-0959, WhatsApp 876-551-8196 or visit the website at www.ta.org.jm. -30-Contact:Corporate CommunicationsTransport Authority876-926-8912 / 876-275-5919
Managing Director's End of Year Message 2025
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Board Chairman's End of Year Message 2025
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FAQs
Once you have determined the type of road licence you would like to apply for, you need to get the relevant application form, as well as requirement sheet from any of the Transport Authority offices or download it from our website at www.ta.org.jm. This should be filled out and submitted with the relevant documents and fee for the applicable type of licence. Applications may be submitted in office or on-line.
Persons who want to apply for Route Taxi licences should visit their respective Route Taxi Associations.
No, the Transport Authority has made the provision for all road licences to be renewed before the expiration date. The licensing renewal period usually begins in Mid-February of each year and your road licence will be valid until the following year March 31st. For information on the specific date for renewals each year, please contact us at 876-926-8912.
Back year charges apply when a licence holder has been operating without renewing the road licence. Whenever a road licence is not currently in use, it is required that the licence be surrendered, otherwise one will be required to pay all fees for the amount of years the licence was expired if you wish to renew said licence. However, for Public Passenger vehicle licences there are restrictions on renewals after the licence has expired in excess of a year. Contact our office for details.
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