BRNC Certificates

BRNC Certificates

Application for BRNC

To apply for a BRNC when there are no vehicles currently registered under your company, you’ll need the following documents:

  1. A clear, original-size copy of the company proxy’s identity document.
  2. Proof of the company’s address (utility bill or first page of a bank statement), not older than 3 months.
  • If the utility bill is not in the company’s name, the account holder must submit an affidavit confirming the company operates at that address. The affidavit must include the utility bill.
  • If the business operates from a residential property, a letter on the company letterhead must state the property owner’s name. This must be accompanied by a copy of the property owner’s ID and proof of their address.
  1. Certificate of Incorporation (CIPC registration): CK1, CK2, or COR39.
  2. SARS document confirming the company’s VAT number.
  3. A company letterhead declaring the intention to apply for a BRNC.
  4. A company letterhead nominating a proxy and representative for the company. Both the proxy and representative must sign and confirm their acceptance on the letterhead.
  5. Completed ABR form – Application and Notice of Business Register Number.
  6. Signed affidavit.

Application for Duplicate BRNC

If your vehicle is currently registered under a company name, your application will be for a Duplicate BRNC. The existing BRNC number can be found on your vehicle’s RC1 (Registration Certificate).

You will need to provide:

  1. A clear, original-size copy of the company proxy’s identity document.
  2. Proof of the company’s address (utility bill or bank statement) dated within the last 3 months.
  • If the utility bill is not in the company’s name, the account holder must submit an affidavit confirming the company’s address, including the utility bill attached.
  • If the company operates from a residential property, attach a company letterhead confirming the property owner(s) along with their identity document and proof of address.
  1. Certificate of Incorporation (CIPC company registration): CK1, CK2, or COR39.
  2. SARS document confirming the company’s VAT number.
  3. A company letterhead stating the intention to apply for a duplicate BRNC certificate.
  4. A copy of the current BRNC certificate, if available.
  5. Completed ABR form – Application and Notice of Business Register Number.
  6. Completed DCT form – Declaration in Respect of Lost Documents.
  7. Signed affidavit.

When Do I Need to Apply for a BRNC?

  1. You only need to apply for a Business Register Number Certificate (BRNC) when you are registering a vehicle in your business name for the first time.
  2. Without a BRNC, your vehicle cannot be registered under your business. This certificate applies exclusively to businesses with CK1 or CK2 CIPRO documents:
  • CK1 refers to businesses with “Pty (Ltd)” in their name.
  • CK2 refers to businesses with “CC” in their name.
  1. If your business falls into any of the following categories, you do not require a BRNC. Instead, you must obtain a Traffic Register Number (TRN), which is explained elsewhere on this page:
  • Foreign nationals
  • Businesses operating as non-legal entities
  • Partnerships
  • Sole proprietorships
  • Municipal, provincial, or government authorities
  • Churches, congregations, or welfare organizations
  • Recreational organizations
  • Educational institutions
  • Trusts or statutory bodies