New Drivers License (Valid for 5 years)

$173 for Local Citizens

$ 315 for overseas Citizens (to sit theory and practical)

Theory test is carried out every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Need to register 9:00 am -12:00 pm, bring a passport or birth certificate when registering for the theory course.  And bring a pen.

Practical test will be carried out when you pass theory test.  This is carried out every Monday and Friday.  If you fail theory test you pay $32 at cashier to re-sit the test after (1) one week.

When you pass both theory and practical you pay the cost of the Drivers License as stated.

 

LEARNERS Drivers

16 years of age – valid for 3 months sit theory test…

$79 3 months renewable after expiry..

 

New Commercial Drivers License:

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Register at Drivers License Section, bring Police Report (valid within 3 months)/Passport/Birth Certificate/Old commercial drivers/license and pay $37 for the Defensive Driving Course.  When you pass you pay the $74 per class or more depend on classes as required. E.G: class d/h..etc = $148 + 37 = $185.00

Taxi Driver License and others: Start from 21years of age

Bus Driver: Start from 25 years of age.

You need to hold a Private Drivers License for 6 months before you can apply for a Commercial Drivers License on age stated

 

Converting Overseas Full Drivers License to Samoan:

If person is from the USA and others they will need to do the practical test and pay $315 [different side of road and traffic laws]

Other foreign countries endorsed on valid driver license pay $284 (no theory and practical test required)

 

Temporary Drivers License:

This is only issued out to FULL Drivers License holders from overseas.

$21 per month.. can only do TDL for 2 months $42.00 and renewed after expiry.

Refer all TDL’s to RUM Manager for endorsement.

 

Cost To Reprint Private Drivers License:

New Private Driver License Issue:$35 per year  ($173.00)

Eg: If first issue DL is lost/fade/tear off and it expires in another 3 years it will cost $105.00 for a reprint

  • Renewed Private Driver License : if lost/fade/tear off..etc : $29.00 per year.. Eg: if it will expiry in another 3 years remaining it will cost $87.00 for reprint.
  • Foreign citizens sit theory/practical test: $63.00 for reprint per year if lost/fade/tear off..etc and renewed $284.00 ( $ 315.00)
  • Foreign citizens endorse on full driver license: $ 57.00 for reprint per year if lost/fade/tear off..etc..and renewed $253.00 [$284.00]

Cost Drivers License for Motorcyclist:

$173

Renewing Drivers License: $142

Drivers License are being updated, owner of DL needs to come to LTA office to renew, driver license. If the person cannot come, owner of DL needs to provide a request letter to LTA office.

When Renewing Commercial Drivers License:

If Private Drivers License is expired the Commercial Drivers License cannot be renewed until the Private Drivers License is renewed.

Renew for expired Commercial Drivers License $26 per class and need Police Report every year for renewal. Eg: class H/D =$52.00

Duplicate of lost or damaged Commercial DL $74 per classes

 

Any Drivers License Holder on New Applicants and Renewed over 65 years old.

Must provide a medical report from a certified doctor to verify fitness to drive.

If you also have a Medical Condition please provide a medical report from a certified Doctor.

 

Checklist for New Driver License, Renewal Driver License, Replacement/Duplication of Driver License and Conversion of Overseas Driver License Requests:

Driver License Application Form DL01:

 

Click here to download the SAMOA NATIONAL ROAD CODE [ENG VERSION].

Click here to download the SAMOA NATIONAL ROAD CODE [SAM VERSION].

 

 

REMINDER

  • LTA will only renew drivers license of those who reside overseas, if they provide a request letter to the LTA office, and provide all documents required.
  • Samoa drivers’ license is only valid for 1 year in N.Z and 6 months in some states of Australia and then allows you to apply for a NZ/AUST. Drivers’ license if you are a citizen.