Follow these steps to apply for a police clearance certificate:

Once you have received written authorisation to have your vehicle released, it's crucial that you apply for the police clearance certificate as soon as possible. Even though your previously stolen car has been recovered and is in your rightful possession, your vehicle is still deemed as stolen on the SAPS database - which means you will be unable to renew your license. We've created a simple infographic to help you with this process.