Once upon a time, you could renew your car licence disc at Pick 'n Pay, but this service died a quiet death a couple of years ago.
So, I can't renew my licence at Pick n Pay anymore?
No. Pick n Pay’s vehicle licence disc renewal service has been discontinued. Old press releases and blog posts from 2022 still float around online, which is why many people think it’s an option, but if you walk into a Pick n Pay today, you won’t be able to renew your licence disc there. Staff will direct you to other platforms where you can also shop.
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Other retail options that still work
Even though Pick'n Pay has stepped out of the licence‑renewal space, some supermarket groups are still active. Shoprite, Checkers and Usave, for example, have offered licence disc renewals linked to their Money Market services. The general pattern is that you capture your details online or via a portal, pay the official licence amount, a retailer admin fee, and a delivery fee, and then the disc is couriered to you.
Availability and pricing can change over time and may be subject to promotions, so readers should always double‑check whether their local store still supports the service and what the current fees are.
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NaTIS Online
For most drivers, the first and often best route is NaTIS Online, the official government platform for renewing your motor vehicle licence disc. You register or log in to the NaTIS website, link your vehicles, and then select the one that is due for renewal. From there, you can see the amount payable, including any penalties if you are late, and pay by card or other supported methods.
In many areas, NaTIS lets you choose between courier delivery of the disc to your chosen address or collection at a designated outlet. Because you are dealing directly with the official system, you generally only pay the licence fee plus a relatively small handling or delivery cost. If you are reasonably comfortable online and you don’t leave things to the last moment, this is usually the cheapest and most straightforward way to renew without standing in a queue.
If NaTIS isn’t an option: banks that can help
If you can’t or don’t want to use NaTIS directly, several big banks now offer licence disc renewals through their apps and online banking. These services are built around convenience: you manage everything from your phone, pay from your bank account, and get the disc delivered to your door.
Capitec lets you renew vehicle licence discs through its app. You select the vehicle registered in your name that is due for renewal, confirm the amount, and pay. The bank charges a service fee and a delivery fee on top of the normal licence amount, and the disc is couriered to your address within a few working days.
Nedbank offers a similar service via the Nedbank Money app and online banking. Once you have loaded your vehicle details, you can see which discs are due, pay the renewal and associated fees, and have the disc delivered.
FNB integrates disc renewals into its app. You add your vehicle, see when it is due, pay through the app and have the new disc delivered.
These bank solutions usually cost more than doing it directly via NaTIS or in person, because they add an admin fee and a courier fee. In return, you save time, avoid queues and keep everything in one digital place.
Other banks that offer this service via the app or online include Standard Bank, Absa, and African Bank. If you're unsure, check with your bank.
Or, you can always go to the Post Office
The other option is to work through one of the participating Post Offices, but don't just take our word for it; some may no longer offer this service.
Click here to download the list of participating post offices, the licensing renewal form, and, if you want to fill in the form online, the digital licensing renewal form. Call them before you take a day off work to ensure they are functional and offer this service.
Private online services for maximum convenience
There are also private online platforms dedicated to renewing vehicle licence discs. These companies act as middlemen: they handle the paperwork, submit your renewal to the authorities, and arrange delivery. Two of these are renewonline.co.za and licensrenewal.co.za, which make use of Chatback via WhatsApp.
Which option should you choose?
If you want the easiest, most modern route and you’re fine with doing things online, NaTIS is the logical first stop. It is official, relatively affordable, and increasingly supported with delivery options. If NaTIS doesn’t work for you, or you prefer everything inside your banking ecosystem, Capitec, Nedbank and FNB all offer app‑based renewals that take care of payment and delivery in one go.
If you like the idea of “renew while you shop,” check out what Shoprite, Checkers, and their Money Market services are currently offering. Or, use a private online platform that will gladly take the admin off your hands.
Disclaimer: AutoTrader takes no responsibility if any of the licence renewal options listed here are unavailable, discontinued or not functioning as described at the time you read this. Always confirm directly with the service provider that the renewal service is still offered and check the latest fees before you proceed.
