Renew a vehicle licence in Zimbabwe

What you'll usually need

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Your vehicle registration number
Proof of a ZBC radio licence, or a ZBC exemption if the vehicle has no radio. You can buy the radio licence at the ZINARA office
Payment: US dollars cash, bank transfer (RTGS), EcoCash or InnBucks

Go to a ZINARA office or an approved agent with your vehicle registration number.
Choose how long you want the licence for, from 4 to 12 months. You can do the insurance and the ZBC radio licence at the same time.
Pay, and get your licence disc straight away.

Since 15 July 2025, ZINARA and insurers only renew if you show a ZBC radio licence or a ZBC exemption certificate. But ZINARA's own web page has called the radio licence optional, and the rule has been challenged in court. Ask at the office whether you need it.
No radio? Get the free ZBC exemption first. Take the vehicle, a copy of the registration book and your ID to a ZBC licensing office. Motorcycles, trailers and tractors are automatically exempt.
When ZINARA's online self-service portal is working, it takes Visa and Mastercard, and ZiG through Zimswitch. If it won't load, go to a ZINARA office or an approved agent.
You can find the official fees on ZINARA's licensing page.
For help, call Call +263 242 442 711 or WhatsApp WhatsApp +263 712 245 276.

Bogus agents have sold forged licence discs, and some have been convicted. Renew only at a ZINARA office or an approved agent.