Accra residents have been able to access vehicle and driver licensing services at the Ultra Centre for Licensing and Vehicle Registration for some time now.

The Centre is operated by Bridge Direct in collaboration with VFS Global and provides a convenient, comfortable environment for submitting vehicle and driver licence applications.

Customers can also contact a dedicated support team via phone at 0302 918007 or by email at info@dvla.gov.gh for inquiries and application tracking.

Commenting on the premium centre, Foster Akwasi Asante, Deputy Chief Executive of the DVLA, said, “The operation of Ultra Centres by DVLA in partnership with the private sector falls within the vision of DVLA to bring world-class services closer to the people.

"The Authority recognises the need to decentralise its services to the people with the view to certifying every driver who sits behind the steering wheel after ensuring that they meet all requirements for certification and issuance of a driver’s licence.

"In view of this, I want to urge the general public to approach any of our offices, including the Ultra Centres for driver's licence acquisition with ease.”

Mr. Alok Singhal, Head – Sub-Saharan Africa, VFS Global, added, “With the Ultra Centre for Licensing and Vehicle Registration in Accra, we are confident of delivering applicants with a world-class service experience, by leveraging on our global experience of providing transparent and scalable solutions in the citizen services space.

"The conveniently located Centre will offer a more personalised experience and is equipped to handle higher application volumes with expedited processing times.”

Key services available at the Ultra Centre include:

• Driver’s Licence Renewal
• Replacement of Licences
• Amendment of Records
• Processing of Missing Licences
• Issuance of International Driving Permits
• Conversion of Foreign Licences
• Vehicle Registration
• International Vehicle Permits

How to apply for a licensing or vehicle registration service online:

1. Visit http://www.dvla.gov.gh/ and select either ‘Individual’ or ‘Business’ (for corporate applicants).
2. Fill in the required details to create an online service account with DVLA.
3. Log into your DVLA account and select any of the listed services.
4. Receive an online invoice for the selected service and proceed to the service centre.