Driver’s licenses will henceforth expire on the holder’s date of birth, according to Julius Neequaye Kotey, Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).
Additionally, the Authority will this year introduce an SMS notification system which will notify drivers in advance of license renewals.
Mr. Kotey made the statement during a press conference on Friday, January 23, 2026 commemorating his first year in office.
He explained that the new system will send SMS reminders to drivers when their licenses and roadworthiness certifications are up for renewal, an initiative which forms part of broader efforts to increase compliance and improve service delivery.
According to him, the reforms form part of measures to modernise DVLA operations, strengthen efficiency and boost revenue mobilisation.
“We also introduced the SMS notification, where now people are being informed when their license expiration is due. Mind you, this year [2026], we are starting a project where license expiration will be attached to your date of birth.
“So your date of birth will be the day your license will expire. That is the new initiative we are bringing on board. The public should know that. So we are about to roll out the Roadworthy to it. So when it’s time for you to go and renew your Roadworthy, we’ll give you an SMS to inform you of the set date,” he announced.
