Botswana - Search and Certify Motor Vehicle Details

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Search and Certify a motor vehicle details thye request shall be made to the nearest Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices (DRTS) offices are located across the country. DRTS Regional Offices Location and Contacts
2. Applicant will be required to preresnt an orginal copy of their identification document and the vehicle logbook (if available) where the applicant is not in possession ao the logbook he/she will be required to furnish the licesing officer at the DRTS Vehicle Registration and licensing section, with such information;
   • The registration number of the motor vehicle.
   • Current car owner details
   • Reason for the request
   • Contact Details of the applicant/car owner. Etc
3. The licensing officer shall then proceed and do a search on the DRT data base, and upon a successful search the licensing officer will be able to provide/serach the following details with the applicant i.e;
   • Full names of the car owner.
   • The make and manufacturer of the vehicle.
   • Body type and color of the vehicle.
   • Engine power capacity.
   • The registered logbook number.
   • Registered chassis number.
   • Registered Engine number.

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Required Documents

• Valid identification document (ID card for citizen / passport for foreigners)
• vehicle registration booklet (logbook)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Road Transport and Safety
(Ministry of Transport and Communications)
physical address: Tshomarelo House
Botswana Savings Bank Building
postal address: Private Bag 0054 
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 368-8600
Fax. (+267) 397-1117/1114
Toll-Free Number: 17779
Email: mtcpro​@gov.bw
Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices (DRTS) Across the Country Contact Details
Ministry ContacT Details
Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.

Eligibility

• Person who want to know details concerning a particular motor vehicle which was registered by the DRTS and he/she wants to buy or has already bought it already

Fees

• Please consult with the Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices (DRTS) offices.

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Processing Time

• Immediately upon receipt of the application.

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Required Information

• Full name/age/gender of the owner of the vehicle
• Identification document details of the applicant
• Detail pertaining the motor vehicle (mode, make, origin, colour, etc.)
• Motor vehicle registration number
• Reason for the search

Need for the Document

• To Search and Certify a motor vehicle detail is the process of Knowing details concerning a particular motor vehicle which was registered by the Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices (DRTS) offices.
• Such information assist an applicant to make decisions such as weither to purchase a particular vehicle or not.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• Ministry of Transport and Communications
  

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