Tanzania - Obtain a Road Worthiness Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. For Obtaining a Road Worthiness Certificate, the applicant has to visit the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) contact link
2. Applicant must obtain the application form from the office and fill it up with all the necessary information in it.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all documents (both photocopies and originals) of all documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant should attach both photocopies and originals of all documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form before submitting it at the office.
6. Fee for this procedure is TZS 350,000/-
7. If all these procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the certificate will be provided within one day.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• ID Proof – National ID/Passport/Driving License
• Tanzania Single Administrative Document
• Commercial Invoice
• Bill of Landing
• TBS Debit Advice
• Batch Certificate Inspection Form

Office Locations & Contacts

Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS),
Headquarters Office,
P.O. Box 9524, Sam Nujoma Road / Morogoro Road, Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact No: +255 222 450 206
Toll Free No: 0800110827
Fax No: +255 222 450 959
Email Address: [email protected] / [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individuals in Tanzania who own a vehicle are eligible.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request

Validity

• Road Worthiness Certificate is valid for the period mentioned in it.

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Processing Time

• Processing time for this procedure will be mentioned by concerned authorities.

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Instructions

• Applicant should follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities.
• Applicant should make sure to complete the application form before submitting it at the office.

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• Date of Birth
• Citizenship
• Address
• Occupation
• The Customs Value (CIF Value)
• Engine Size
• Date of Manufacturing the Car

Need for the Document

• Road Worthiness Certificate is necessary for driving a vehicle in Tanzania.

Information which might help

• Full procedure for first time applicants is available in the following link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) link

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