Kenya - Applying for Transfer of Vehicle ownership


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ProcedureEdit

  1. Obtain a duly transfer from "C" from the Road Transport offices in Times Tower, Nairobi, Customs House, Mombasa or the District Commissioners office.
  2. Fill and sign it
  3. Attach copies of the following;
    1. The logbook: one is expected to fill up the first vacant 'change' giving his/her full name, address and signature.
    2. Copies of National Identity card or passport of both buyer and seller or a Certificate of Business Registration in the case of corporate bodies.
    3. Valid insurance cover.
    4. Both purchase tax and transfer fee in accordance with the engine capacity rating of the vehicle.
    5. PIN cards of both seller and buyer.

After you have completed the application form, forward it, together with relevant supporting documents and the appropriate fee to the Road Transport Offices at Times Tower, Nairobi and Customs House, Mombasa or at any District Commissioners Offices.



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Required DocumentsEdit

Transfer for IndividualsEdit

Copies of
National identification card (ID) for both buyer and seller.
PIN certificate for both buyer and seller.

Transfer for CompaniesEdit

Copies of
Certificate of incorporation
PIN certificate for both buyer and seller.

Transfer for BusinessEdit

Copies of
Certificate of Business Registration
PIN certificate for both buyer and seller.
  • Copy of valid Insurance Cover.
  • Original Registration Book (log book)
  • If the owner is deceased letters of Administration



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) - Head Office
Physical Address:316 Upper Hill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi
P.O Box 3602 -00506, Nairobi
Kenya
Mobile Number: Safaricom: 0709 932 000/ Telkom: 020 6632 000
Call Center: Safaricom Line: 0709 932 300 /Telkom Line: 020 6632 300
Email: [email protected]
Complains: [email protected]
Report corruption here: [email protected]
E-Citizen Queries: Safaricom Line: 0709 932 300/Telkom Line: 020 6632 300
Website Link

NTSA VIRL Licensing
NTSA VIRL Licensing

NTSA - E- Citizen Protal E- Citizen Link

EligibilityEdit

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FeesEdit

  • Application Fee: No charge.
  • Transfer fee: Ksh 625
  • License Fee:
    • Not Exceeding 1000cc (kshs 1660), 1001-1200cc(kshs 1890), 1201-1500 ccc(kshs 2065), 15001-1700cc(kshs 2410), 1701-2000cc(kshs 2695), 2001-2500cc(kshs3845) , 2501-3000cc(kshs 5055) , 3001...and above cc(kshs 5915)
    • A trailer less than four wheels (kshs 1030)
    • A trailer with four wheels or more ( kshs 1890 ) ,
    • Tractor (kshs 1030)



ValidityEdit

Validity is 1 year



Documents to UseEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

Maximum Processing Time: 5 days.



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InstructionsEdit

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Required InformationEdit

  • Full names of both buyer and seller
  • Address
  • Signature of both seller and buyer
  • National card (ID) For both buyer and seller.
  • PIN certificate for both buyer and seller
  • Certificate of incorporation.
  • Certificate of Business Registration



Need for the DocumentEdit

A buyer of a second hand motor vehicle is expected to apply for transfer of change of ownership to their name within 14 days of purchase


Information which might helpEdit

  • Use the right application form. Before completing it, read the notes on the application form carefully
  • Ensure that all relevant parts in the form are duly completed
  • Remember to sign the form
  • Check if your address on the form is clear and correct
  • Ensure that your application is accompanied by all necessary supporting documents



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

To a certain ownership of motor vehicle or trailer



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