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).
This year, the Authority will also launch an SMS notification system to let drivers know when their licenses are about to expire.
On Friday, January 23, 2026, Mr. Kotey made the announcement at a press conference honoring his first year in office.
He clarified that as part of larger initiatives to boost compliance and enhance service delivery, the new system will send SMS reminders to drivers when their licenses and roadworthiness certifications are up for renewal.
He claims that the changes are a component of efforts to improve efficiency, modernize DVLA operations, and increase revenue mobilization.
“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.
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