The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has announced extended operating hours at selected offices nationwide as part of efforts to improve service delivery and increase public access.
The new schedule will take effect from May 4, 2026, and forms part of broader reforms aimed at modernising the Authority’s operations and responding to growing demand for more flexible service hours.
The initiative also supports the government’s 24-hour economy agenda, which seeks to boost productivity and make public services more accessible and convenient.
Under the new arrangement, 15 DVLA offices will operate daily services until 10:00 pm through a structured two-shift system. The selected locations include Nahrhman (near Haatso), Weija, Tema, Bolgatanga, Wa, Tamale, Takoradi, Cape Coast, Koforidua, Sunyani, Ho, Techiman, Kumasi, Winneba, and Tarkwa.
According to the Authority, the extended hours are expected to ease congestion at offices, reduce waiting times, and provide greater flexibility for working individuals who may be unable to access services during regular hours.
The move is also intended to curb the activities of intermediaries, commonly known as “middlemen,” by encouraging direct engagement between the public and the DVLA.
However, the Authority clarified that all payments made after 5:00 pm will be limited to electronic methods, a measure designed to enhance transparency, efficiency, and transaction security during extended hours.
The DVLA has urged the public to take advantage of the new system while complying with the updated payment procedures. It also called for patience and cooperation as it continues to roll out reforms toward a fully operational 24-hour service framework.
“DVLA appeals to the public for cooperation as it works diligently to fully operationalize a 24-hour service framework across these offices,” the statement said.
