Every Type of Ghana's New Number Plate, Explained (Private, Commercial, EV, Diplomatic & More)
Ghana's new DVLA number plate system isn't one design — it's a whole family of plates, colour-coded by vehicle type. Here's a visual guide to all of them.
20 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
DVLA
Ghana's New Vehicle Number Plates Are Coming — Here's Everything We Know So Far
DVLA is rolling out a completely new vehicle registration number plate format for Ghana — no more year codes, an RFID chip in every plate, and new plate types for EVs and more. Here's the full breakdown.
20 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
DVLA
How Vehicle Re-Registration Will Work Under Ghana's New DVLA Number Plate System
Every registered vehicle in Ghana will eventually need to move to the new DVLA number plate format. Here's exactly what the re-registration and onboarding process looks like, step by step.
20 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
dvla
DVLA's New System Ties Registration Numbers to Owners, Not Just Cars — What It Means for Importers
DVLA plans to link vehicle registration numbers directly to owners. Here's what that could mean for anyone importing, buying, or reselling a car in Ghana.
15 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
GSA
Ghana Bans Import of Used Vehicles Over 15 Years Old From October 2026 — What You Need to Know
From 1 October 2026, the Ghana Standards Authority will block imports of used vehicles over 15 years old, damaged units, and any vehicle without a Certificate of Conformance. Here's exactly what the notice says and what to do before the deadline.
15 Aug 2026 · 3 min read
dvla
DVLA's New Six-Month Sticker for Unregistered Imports: What It Actually Means for You
DVLA plans a six-month temporary sticker for imported vehicles that haven't been registered yet. Here's what that could mean while you're clearing and processing your car.
5 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
dvla
New DVLA Number Plates: What It Means for Anyone Importing a Car into Ghana
DVLA says the new number plates will make it harder to fake registrations and easier to track a vehicle's real details. Here's why that matters if you're bringing a car into Ghana.
4 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Import Duty
How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car to Ghana in 2026?
Every fee the Ghana Revenue Authority charges on an imported vehicle — import duty, NHIL, GETFund, VAT, ECOWAS and EXIM levies, plus the overage penalty for older vehicles — broken down with the exact 2026 rates and a full worked example.
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