PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Inspectorate of the Ministry of Tourism and Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT) have suspended driving exams.
In consultation with the Department of Civil Registry, the Inspectorate of the Ministry of TEATT announces the suspension of theoretical and practical driving exams.
The length of the suspension will be reviewed on or before April 3, 2020, to determine if it can be lifted or will be continued. Existing appointments with the Inspectorate for exams will be rescheduled based on appointment date and test candidates will be contacted by the Inspectorate with a new proposed date.
For those candidates who have already sat a theoretical or practical exam, the validity period of your test card will automatically be adjusted. For questions, please call the department at +1-721-542-4511/5642 during office hours. No Walk-Ins will be accepted during this suspension period.
The Inspectorate TEATT also makes it known that it will not accept in-person applications for Import/Export/Transmit permits for small animals.
Section LVV which handles the requests for permits for movement of small animals into/from and through St. Maarten will also not be accepting walk-ins until further notice. Please contact the department via its email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or for emergencies call the department at +1-721-542-4511/5642
Regarding the issuance of confirmation letters for public transportation permit holders, this has also been suspended for the time being. Public transportation permit holders should proceed directly to the Receivers Office to pay for their 2020 license plate during this period until the service resumes.
