The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced plans to open six new offices outside Ghana as part of efforts to clamp down on the use of fake Ghanaian driver’s licences among citizens living abroad.
This strategic initiative was unveiled during the commissioning of the DVLA’s new 24-hour service centre in Adentan, Greater Accra. The state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped to offer round-the-clock services, including vehicle registration and driver licensing.
Addressing the media at the launch, DVLA Chief Executive Officer Julius Neequaye Kotey said the decision to establish offices abroad is aimed at improving access to genuine licensing services for the Ghanaian diaspora while eliminating the use of counterfeit documents.
“As part of our reforms, and with the support of Foster Yeboah, we are rolling out six overseas DVLA stations. These will be located in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Dubai, and South Africa,” Kotey announced. “We’ve already engaged some embassies and are set to begin the pilot phase.”
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe, who delivered the keynote address, commended the DVLA for its innovation and urged the Authority to maintain high service standards.
“On behalf of the President, I urge the DVLA to continue enhancing its services. It is your responsibility to ensure that vehicles on our roads meet safety standards and that all registrations are handled with the professionalism the public deserves,” he said.
The planned overseas stations are expected to streamline the licensing process for Ghanaians abroad, reduce reliance on middlemen, and ensure the authenticity of documents issued.
