Jamaica - Register a Vehicle

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To Register a motor vehicle, you should visit the Tax Administration Jamaica/Tax Office (TAJ) You can view TAJ offices contact details via this link:Link
2. You should first obtain all the relevant documents involved in the tile transfer of the vehicle; sale invoice from the seller and the Insurance Certificate or Cover Note.
3. Then obtain the application form for vehicle registration (Application for Motor vehicle Transaction (s) MV01) from the tax office or download form TAJ’s website through this link:Link alternatively you can download the form directly via this link:Link
4. Complete the necessary sections of the form and mark the correct box since the for is for multiple application
5. Prepare all the required supporting documents for the registration and attach them to the complete application form
6. Go to the Tax office and submit the complete application to the TAJ official at the registration section for verification
7. The officer will check to confirm that all the required documents are present and in proper order and direct you to pay the registration fee
8. Pay the registration fee at the cashier and obtain the payment receipt
9. Upon payment, the registration request will be processed and you will be issued with your own registration plate, a Certificate of Registration and Title.

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Required Documents

• Complete application form
• Certificate of title from dealer
• Certificate of registration form dealer
• Valid Certificate of Fitness
• Valid Insurance Certificate or Cover Note
• Receipt and Invoice from Motor Car Dealer
• Copy of original Import Entry (C78) signed by Customs and two photocopies
• Identification, e.g. Passport or Driver’s License
• Letter of authorization along with the company stamp if application is for a company
• Private Import - Original and Copy of Import License

Office Locations & Contacts

Tax Administration Jamaica - Head Office
PCJ Bldg. 36 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 5
Tel: 922-5905
Fax: 754-9593
Customer Care Centre: 1-888-Tax Help (829-4357)
Website: Link

Tax Administration Jamaica Business Office - Oxford Road
NCB Towers, 6th & 9th Floor,North Towers ,
2 Oxford Road Kingston 5
Tel: 920-2310/920-2906
Fax: 929-7496

Tax Administration Jamaica Business Office - Ocean Blvd.
Office Centre Bldg. 12 Ocean Blvd. Kingston
Tel: 967-0000 : Digicel: 619-1112
Fax: 948-0374

Tax Administration Jamaica Business Office - East Street
116 East Street, Kingston
Tel: 922-3470
Fax: 967-4750
All offices contact details:Link

Eligibility

• New owners of vehicle

Fees

• Fees details: Link

Validity

• Motor Vehicles may be licensed for six or twelve months.

Documents to Use

• Application form: Link

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Processing Time

• Within 3 months

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Instructions

Bbefore you buy the used vehicle:

• Ensure that the engine and chassis numbers on the Certificate of Registration match the engine and chassis numbers on the vehicle.
• Ensure the Seller has the Title for the vehicle and it is issued in his name.

Required Information

• Type of application
• Vehicle details
• Acquisition details
• License holder details
• Owners details
• Registration plate
• Declaration

Need for the Document

• The vehicle registration proves that you are the owner of the vehicle

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

• TAJ: Link

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