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Members of the public are advised that the Barbados Licensing Authority has temporarily suspended the printing of driving licence cards until further notice.
Persons that need to renew their driving licence with the Barbados Revenue Authority should proceed as normal. During the period in which printing is suspended, drivers are advised to keep the payment receipt along with the expired driving licence card.
For those who are travelling and need to renew their licence to drive overseas can request a Driving Record Letter from the Barbados Licensing Authority after renewing their driving licence with the Barbados Revenue Authority.
International Driving Permits continue to be available as normal from the Barbados Licensing Authority location at The Pine, St. Michael.
Update #1 – August 20th, 2024:
Printing has resumed for the following cases:
- persons who are first time card holders;
- persons who require international driving licences;
- persons who require the replacement of lost licences; and
- persons who are transferring from an overseas driving licence.
Those to whom any of these cases apply are advised to bring their receipts and a valid form of identification to the Barbados Licensing Authority at The Pine, St. Michael.
Persons requesting international driving licences must produce their travel itinerary along with their receipt and a valid form of identification. For those who are transferring to a Barbadian driving licence must also present their overseas driving licence.