Driver's Lic. Renewal /TRN /Notarization
DRIVER'S LICENCE RENEWAL
The processing of applications to renew a driver's licence is not done by the High Commission or the Consulate in Birmingham. All applications should be sent directly to the respective Collector of Taxes in Jamaica. You will require an individual in Jamaica to transact the renewal on your behalf, if you will not be following through the process directly.
Procedure
- The application form should be completed in full and signed in the presence of a Notary Public or Consular Officer, who should affix his/her stamp and duly sign the form
- One (1) passport sized photo of the applicant
- The applicant should also address a letter of authorization to the Collector of Taxes, giving clear and sole authority to the bearer of the letter by name to conduct the transaction on his/her behalf. The letter should be certified by a Consular Officer (High Commission or at the Consulate in Birmingham)
- The applicant should send to the individual acting on his/her behalf the:
- Completed Application Form
- Authorization letter
- One (1) passport size photo
- Relevant fee
Processing of the application should begin once the necessary documents have been submitted to the Collector of Taxes in Jamaica which issued the original driver's licence. The processing time should be within 10 working days.
An application for an International Driver's Licence is the same as above.
TRN APPLICATIONS
The processing of TRN applications is not done by the High Comission or the Jamaican Consulate in Birmingham. All applications should be sent directly to the respective Collector of Taxes in Jamaica. You will require an individual in Jamaica to conduct the transaction on your behalf.
Procedure
The application form should be completed in full and signed in the presence of the Consular Officer at the High Commission or the Jamaican Consulate in Birmingham, who will affix his/her stamp and sign the form.
The fee for certifying the TRN form is £15.00, payable via direct transfer to the Jamaican High Commission. No cash/cheques or debit/credit cards will be accepted.
Applicants will be assigned a reference number. This reference number MUST be used in making the required bank payment. Failure to include the reference number will result in undue delays in the processing of your application/transaction.
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A valid Passport or Driver’s Licence should be submitted – to be copied and certified.
The applicant should also address a letter of authorization to the Collector of Taxes, giving clear and sole authority to the bearer of the letter by name to conduct the transaction on his/her behalf. The letter should also be certified by a Consular Officer.
- The applicant should send to the individual acting on his/her behalf the:
- Completed application form with certified copy of Passport or Driver’s Licence
- Authorization letter
- Relevant fee
Additional information and application forms can be downloaded from: www.jamaicatax.gov.jm
NOTARIZATION / CERTIFICATION
The days and hours for walk-in services for Notarisation / Certification /Authentication and drop-off and collection of documents are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays between 9:30 am and 11:30 am.
The fee is £15.00 per signature, payable via direct transfer to the Jamaican High Commission. No cash/cheques or debit/credit cards will be accepted.
Applicants will be assigned a reference number. This reference number MUST be used in making the required bank payment. Failure to include the reference number will result in undue delays in the processing of your application/transaction.
Depending on the type and quantity of documents, processing time could be on the same day or could take up to 3 working days if presented in person. Please note that a valid ID must be presented for all certificiations.
Documents submittted by post could take up to 10 working days after receipt to be processed for notarization.
The Jamaican Consulate in Birmingham operates from 10:00am to 1:00pm, Mondays to Wednesdays where this service can also be accessed.
The High Commission is able to accept documents such as Birth & Marriage Certificates and other legal documents issued by the competent Jamaican authorities for Authentication. Please note that authentication is done in Jamaica and not at the High Commission. Therefore, please allow sufficient time for the return of duly authenticated documents.