RPC form

Vehicles

Use this process when you need an RPC form for vehicle police clearance. In the municipal MVR process described here, the office prints the form from eNaTIS. Bring the vehicle particulars, acceptable identification, and your reason for clearance. The Police Clearance Centre uses the form to verify the vehicle record.

Official downloads

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How to use it

Choose a vehicle identifier Check the vehicle’s certificate of registration. Its licence number, VIN or chassis number, or register number can identify it. Give the vehicle particulars when you request the RPC form.
Explain why you need clearance Tell the MVR office why the vehicle needs clearance. The reason forms part of the information needed to obtain the RPC form.
Request the RPC form Take the vehicle particulars and acceptable identification to an MVR office. In the municipal process described here, the office prints the RPC form from eNaTIS.
Go to the Police Clearance Centre Once you have the form, take it and the vehicle to the Police Clearance Centre with your South African Identity Document. The centre uses the form to verify the vehicle record.
If the vehicle was built up from parts For this registration route, the provincial helpdesk first introduces the vehicle record on eNaTIS. Then submit the request for police clearance using form RPC. A roadworthy test must also be performed on the vehicle.
If the vehicle was modified The vehicle registration guidance includes a request for police clearance using form RPC for a modified vehicle. Check with the relevant MVR office about the steps for your registration route.

Document checklist

Vehicle particulars Have a vehicle identifier ready to give at the MVR office. You can find options on the vehicle’s certificate of registration.
Identification Bring acceptable identification when you request the RPC form at the MVR office.
Reason for clearance Be ready to explain why the vehicle needs clearance when you request the form.

Questions & answers

Could an engine replacement mean I need police clearance?

Yes. An engine replacement is one of the situations where a vehicle may need police clearance in the municipal process described here. Ask the MVR office whether that route applies to your vehicle.

What if a vehicle testing station referred me?

A referral from a vehicle testing station is another listed situation where police clearance may be needed. Mention the referral when you ask the MVR office about the RPC process.

Does a stolen-vehicle report affect the clearance process?

A vehicle reported as stolen is included among the situations where police clearance may be needed. Check with the MVR office about what applies to your vehicle.

What if the VIN or engine number differs from the record?

Different VIN or engine numbers from those on record are a listed reason a vehicle may need police clearance. Raise the mismatch with the MVR office when you ask about the RPC form.

Could export mean I need an RPC form?

A vehicle going to be exported is included among the situations where police clearance may be needed. Ask the MVR office whether you should follow the RPC process for your vehicle.