Zambia - Apply for Motor Vehicle De-Registration

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for de-registration of vehicles in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Road Transport and Safety Agency, for the main office visit link.
2. Make sure to have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting the Road Transport and Safety Agency office.
4. Once understanding the guideline properly, the applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form given by the road transport department.
5. Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the respective office.
6. Pay the fee as per given in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. A physical inspection will be held to check the motor vehicle.
8. Upon satisfaction of the authorities, motor vehicles can be de-registered.
9. When the vehicle is registered at any RTSA station in Zambia, the certificate will be accessible.
10. Collect the required document in a stipulated period of time

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Required Documents

• Original motor vehicle or trailer registration certificate.
• Physical inspection Report at a fee of K47.
• Interpol clearance certificate [SAPCO] if its export.
• Zambia Police clearance if scrap.
• General affidavit.
• Copy of identity of registered owner or certificate of incorporation.
• Letter of consent by current and absolute owner.
• Form MVR2.

Office Locations & Contacts

Road Transport and Safety Agency Office:
Head Office, Premium House
Lusaka, Zambia
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +260 96 5429499
Tel: +260 955 983 983
Contact Details link.

Eligibility

• The applicants should be a bona fide national of the country.

Fees

• There is no fee payable for this procedure.

Validity

• This de-registration is valid for the period mentioned in the permit.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time will depend on the verification of submitted documents.

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Instructions

• The holder will face legal consequences if anytime it's found that he/she has forged the documents of the motor vehicle.

Required Information

• Name of Applicant
• Phone/email/fax
• Address
• Passport or NRC number
• Vehicle number

Need for the Document

The vehicle should be deregistered if:

• Has been declared permanently unfit to be on a public road.
• Has been stolen.
• Has been permanently demolished.
• Becomes exempt from registration.

Information which might help

• Road and Road Traffic Act of Zambia act.
• A motor vehicle that has not been licensed for four years will be deregistered automatically.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

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Others

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