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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?

One (1) working day

Where can I obtain this service?

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel: (+267) 3916809 / 3952531 / 3911892

Criminal Investigation Department (North)

Plot 21926, Blue Jacket street

P.O. Box 91

Francistown

Tel: (+267) 2423000

Woodhall Police Station

P.O. Box 89

Lobatse

Tel: (+267) 5333012

Maun Police Station

P. O. Box 7

Maun

Tel: (+267) 6860034

Serowe Police Station

P.O. Box 255

Serowe

Tel: (+267) 4630222

Kasane Police Station

P. O. Box 1

Kasane

Tel: (+267) 6250326

Mahalapye Police Station

P.O. Box 31

Mahalapye

Tel: (+267) 4710222

Gantsi Police Station

P. O. Box 26

Gantsi

Tel: (+267) 6596222

Selebi Phikwe Police Station

P.O. Box 15

Selebi Phikwe

Tel: (+267) 2610301

Tsabong Police Station

P. O. Box 3

Tsabong

Tel: (+267) 6540423

How much does it cost?

Free

Keywords

Loaned, vehicle

 

Synonyms

Authorised

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel:    (+267) 3916809 / 3956999

Contact: Officer Commanding

 

Serious Crime Squad

P.O. Box 1082, Gaborone

Tel: +267 3956999 / 3952531 / 3911892

Email: police [at] gov.bw (police[at]gov[dot]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.

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

Where can I obtain this service?

 

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel: (+267) 3916809 / 3952531 / 3911892

Criminal Investigation Department (North)

Plot 21926, Blue Jacket street

P.O. Box 91

Francistown

Tel: (+267) 2423000

Woodhall Police Station

P.O. Box 89

Lobatse

Tel: (+267) 5333012

Maun Police Station

P. O. Box 7

Maun

Tel: (+267) 6860034

Serowe Police Station

P.O. Box 255

Serowe

Tel: (+267) 4630222

Kasane Police Station

P. O. Box 1

Kasane

Tel: (+267) 6250326

Mahalapye Police Station

P.O. Box 31

Mahalapye

Tel: (+267) 4710222

Gantsi Police Station

P. O. Box 26

Gantsi

Tel: (+267) 6596222

Selebi Phikwe Police Station

P.O. Box 15

Selebi Phikwe

Tel: (+267) 2610301

Tsabong Police Station

P. O. Box 3

Tsabong

Tel: (+267) 6540423

 

How much does it cost?

Free

Meta tags

Exportation of vehicles to the rest of the world

Keywords

Exportation, vehicle, Non-SARPCCO

Synonyms

clearance, registration

Ministry submitting this Service
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

Tel:    (+267) 3916809 / 3956999

Email: police [at] 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.

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

Where can I obtain this service?

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel: (+267) 3916809 / 3952531 / 3911892

Criminal Investigation Department (North)

Plot 21926, Blue Jacket street

P.O. Box 91

Francistown

Tel: (+267) 2423000

Woodhall Police Station

P.O. Box 89

Lobatse

Tel: (+267) 5333012

Maun Police Station

P. O. Box 7

Maun

Tel: (+267) 6860034

Serowe Police Station

P.O. Box 255

Serowe

Tel: (+267) 4630222

Kasane Police Station

P. O. Box 1

Kasane

Tel: (+267) 6250326

Mahalapye Police Station

P.O. Box 31

Mahalapye

Tel: (+267) 4710222

Gantsi Police Station

P. O. Box 26

Gantsi

Tel: (+267) 6596222

Selebi Phikwe Police Station

P.O. Box 15

Selebi Phikwe

Tel: (+267) 2610301

Tsabong Police Station

P. O. Box 3

Tsabong

Tel: (+267) 6540423

How much does it cost?

Free

Keywords

Change, vehicle, colour

Synonyms

Clearance

 

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel:    (+267) 3916809 / 3956999

Contact: Officer Commanding

 

Serious Crime Squad

P.O. Box 1082, Gaborone

Tel: +267 3956999 / 3952531 / 3911892

Email: police [at] gov.bw (police[at]gov[dot]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.

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

Where can I obtain this service?

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel: (+267) 3916809 / 3952531 / 3911892

Criminal Investigation Department (North)

Plot 21926, Blue Jacket street

P.O. Box 91

Francistown

Tel: (+267) 2423000

Woodhall Police Station

P.O. Box 89

Lobatse

Tel: (+267) 5333012

Maun Police Station

P. O. Box 7

Maun

Tel: (+267) 6860034

Serowe Police Station

P.O. Box 255

Serowe

Tel: (+267) 4630222

Kasane Police Station

P. O. Box 1

Kasane

Tel: (+267) 6250326

Mahalapye Police Station

P.O. Box 31

Mahalapye

Tel: (+267) 4710222

Gantsi Police Station

P. O. Box 26

Gantsi

Tel: (+267) 6596222

Selebi Phikwe Police Station

P.O. Box 15

Selebi Phikwe

Tel: (+267) 2610301

Tsabong Police Station

P. O. Box 3

Tsabong

Tel: (+267) 6540423

How much does it cost?

Free

Keywords

Change, vehicle, engine

Synonyms

Registration

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel:    (+267) 3916809 / 3956999

Contact: Officer Commanding

 

Serious Crime Squad

P.O. Box 1082, Gaborone

Tel: +267 3956999 / 3952531 / 3911892

Email: police [at] gov.bw (police[at]gov[dot]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.

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

Where can I obtain this service?

 

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel: (+267) 3916809 / 3952531 / 3911892

Criminal Investigation Department (North)

Plot 21926, Blue Jacket street

P.O. Box 91

Francistown

Tel: (+267) 2423000

Woodhall Police Station

P.O. Box 89

Lobatse

Tel: (+267) 5333012

Maun Police Station

P. O. Box 7

Maun

Tel: (+267) 6860034

Serowe Police Station

P.O. Box 255

Serowe

Tel: (+267) 4630222

Kasane Police Station

P. O. Box 1

Kasane

Tel: (+267) 6250326

Mahalapye Police Station

P.O. Box 31

Mahalapye

Tel: (+267) 4710222

Gantsi Police Station

P. O. Box 26

Gantsi

Tel: (+267) 6596222

Selebi Phikwe Police Station

P.O. Box 15

Selebi Phikwe

Tel: (+267) 2610301

Tsabong Police Station

P. O. Box 3

Tsabong

Tel: (+267) 6540423

 

How much does it cost?

Free

Meta tags

Registration of home-made trailers

Keywords

Registration, home-made, trailers

Synonyms

Clearance, vehicle

Ministry submitting this Service
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

Tel:    (+267) 3916809 / 3956999

Email: police [at] 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.

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?

One (1) working day

Where can I obtain this service?

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel: (+267) 3916809 / 3952531 / 3911892

Criminal Investigation Department (North)

Plot 21926, Blue Jacket street

P.O. Box 91

Francistown

Tel: (+267) 2423000

Woodhall Police Station

P.O. Box 89

Lobatse

Tel: (+267) 5333012

Maun Police Station

P. O. Box 7

Maun

Tel: (+267) 6860034

Serowe Police Station

P.O. Box 255

Serowe

Tel: (+267) 4630222

Kasane Police Station

P. O. Box 1

Kasane

Tel: (+267) 6250326

Mahalapye Police Station

P.O. Box 31

Mahalapye

Tel: (+267) 4710222

Gantsi Police Station

P. O. Box 26

Gantsi

Tel: (+267) 6596222

Selebi Phikwe Police Station

P.O. Box 15

Selebi Phikwe

Tel: (+267) 2610301

Tsabong Police Station

P. O. Box 3

Tsabong

Tel: (+267) 6540423

How much does it cost?

Free

Keywords

Exportation, vehicles, SARPCCO

Synonyms

Clearance

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Serious Crime Squad

Plot 356, Extension 4, Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 1082

Gaborone

Tel:    (+267) 3916809 / 3956999

Contact: Officer Commanding

 

Serious Crime Squad

P.O. Box 1082, Gaborone

Tel: +267 3956999 / 3952531 / 3911892

Email: police [at] gov.bw (police[at]gov[dot]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.

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