Botswana Police Service
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Motor Vehicle Clearances
Overview
Botswana Police Service issues various clearances prior to registration, exportation, importation and major changes to a vehicle in and / or from Botswana. These clearances are specific to motor vehicles procured locally, within the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation’s Organisation (SARPCCO) region and the rest of the world. A police vehicle clearance can be issued for any of the following;
Registration of new vehicles purchased in Botswana
Overview
This is a police clearance given to facilitate vehicle registration in Botswana for vehicles bought in Botswana.
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance.
How do I get this service?
The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment
What supporting documents are required?
- Identification documents
- Purchase Invoice
- Manufacturer’s certificate
How long will this service take?
1 working day
How much does it cost?
Free
Registration of new vehicles purchased within SARPCCO region
Overview
This is a police clearance given to facilitate vehicle registration in Botswana for vehicles bought within SARPCCO region.
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance
How do I get this service?
The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment
What supporting documents are required?
- Identification documents
- Purchase Invoice
- Manufacturer’s certificate
- SARPCCO Clearance Certificate (valid for 90 days)
- Registration Book from country of origin
How long will this service take?
1 working day
How much does it cost?
Free
Registration of new vehicles purchased from the rest of the world
Overview
This is a police clearance given to facilitate registration for vehicles bought from the rest of the world.
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance
How do I get this service?
The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment
What supporting documents are required?
- Identification documents
- Purchase Invoice
- Vehicle manufacturer’s certificate
- Bill of Lading
How long will this service take?
1 working day
How much does it cost?
Free
Registration of pre-owned vehicles purchased within SARPCCO region
Overview
This is a police clearance given to facilitate registration of pre-used vehicles bought within SARPCCO region.
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance
How do I get this service?
The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment
What supporting documents are required?
- Identification documents
- SARPCCO Clearance Certificate (valid for 90 days.)
- Purchase Invoice
- Registration Book from country of origin
- Manufacturer’s certificate
How long will this service take?
1 working day
How much does it cost?
Free
Registration of pre-owned vehicles purchased from the rest of the world
Overview
This is a police clearance given to facilitate registration of pre-used vehicles bought from the rest of the world.
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance
How do I get this service?
The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment
What supporting documents are required?
- Identification documents
- Purchase Invoice
- Manufacturer’s certificate
- Bill of Lading
How long will this service take?
1 working day
How much does it cost?
Free
Registration of home-made trailers
Overview
This is a police clearance given to facilitate the registration of home-made trailers.
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance
How do I get this service?
The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment. It must be engraved with a chassis number from the Department of Road Transport and Safety (DRTS).
What supporting documents are required?
- Identification documents
- DRTS Chassis Number (document)
How long will this service take?
1 working day
How much does it cost?
Free
Exportation of vehicles to SARPCCO countries
Overview
This is a police clearance given to facilitate vehicle exportation to SARPCCO countries.
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance
How do I get this service?
The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment.
What supporting documents are required?
- Identification documents
- Purchase Invoice
- Registration Book (Blue book)
- Manufacturer’s certificate
How long will this service take?
1 working day
How much does it cost?
Free
Exportation of vehicles to the rest of the world
Overview
This is a police clearance given to facilitate vehicle exportation to Non-SARPCCO countries.
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance
How do I get this service?
The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment
What supporting documents are required?
- Identification documents
- Purchase Invoice
- Manufacturer’s certificate
- Registration Book (Blue book)
How long will this service take?
1 working day
How much does it cost?
Free
Change of motor vehicle engine
Overview
This is a police clearance given to facilitate a motor vehicle change of engine.
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance
How do I get this service?
The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishments
What supporting documents are required?
- Identification documents
- Registration book (Blue book)
- Purchase invoice or proof of transfer document
- Copy of Registration Book from the source (for engines transferred from one vehicle to another)
How long will this service take?
1 working day
How much does it cost?
Free
Change of vehicle colour
Overview
This is a police clearance given to facilitate vehicle change of colour.
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance
How do I get this service?
The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment
What supporting documents are required?
- Identification documents
- Registration book (Blue book)
- Letter form the dealer who painted the vehicle
How long will this service take?
1 working day
How much does it cost?
Free
Authorisation to cross the border with loaned vehicles
Overview
This is a police authorisation given to facilitate a loaned vehicle to cross the border to another country.
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owner or any other person authorised in writing to process clearance
How do I get this service?
The applicant must bring the vehicle for inspection at designated police establishment
What supporting documents are required?
- Identification documents
- Registration book (Blue book)
- Authorisation letter (The owner of the vehicle submits to the police a detailed letter authorising another person to use their vehicle to cross the border for a specific period of time)
How long will this service take?
1 working day
How much does it cost?
Free
Where can I obtain this service?
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Serious Crime Squad |
Criminal Investigation Department (North) |
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Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue |
Plot 21926, Blue Jacket street |
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P.O. Box 1082 |
P.O. Box 91 |
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Gaborone |
Francistown |
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Tel: (+267) 3916809 / 3952531 / 3911892 |
Tel: (+267) 2423000 |
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Woodhall Police Station |
Maun Police Station |
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P.O. Box 89 |
P. O. Box 7 |
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Lobatse |
Maun |
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Tel: (+267) 5333012 |
Tel: (+267) 6860034 |
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Serowe Police Station |
Kasane Police Station |
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P.O. Box 255 |
P. O. Box 1 |
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Serowe |
Kasane |
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Tel: (+267) 4630222 |
Tel: (+267) 6250326 |
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Mahalapye Police Station |
Gantsi Police Station |
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P.O. Box 31 |
P. O. Box 26 |
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Mahalapye |
Gantsi |
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Tel: (+267) 4710222 |
Tel: (+267) 6596222 |
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Selebi Phikwe Police Station |
Tsabong Police Station |
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P.O. Box 15 |
P. O. Box 3 |
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Selebi Phikwe |
Tsabong |
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Tel: (+267) 2610301 |
Tel: (+267) 6540423 |
Where can I get more information on this service?
Contact: Officer Commanding
Serious Crime Squad
Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue
P.O. Box 1082
Gaborone
Email: police@gov.bw
Website: www.police.gov.bw
Business Hours are 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30 except weekends and public holidays. Alternatively access this service online on 1gov E-Services portal. Click on this link 1gov.gov.bw
