Zambia - Obtain Clearance for Motor Vehicles

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a motor vehicle clearance in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the police service of Zambia, for the main office visit link.
2. Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. The applicant should write a request letter explaining why clearance is being requested.
4. The application form can be obtained from any nearest police station.
5. Fill the application form provided to you after understanding the guidelines properly.
6. Submit the completed application forms to the Central Investigation office at Police Service Headquarters for approval.
7. All motor vehicles registered in any of the SADC countries before being exported to Zambia must have: Letter of Sale, Police Clearance (SARPCCO) and Registration Book from the country where it was registered.
8. A physical inspection of motor vehicles by both Police and RTSA will be conducted.
9. Pay as per the “Fees” section of this page and the payment is non-refundable once the application is processed.
10. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, a provisional certificate will be accessible.
11. The certificate will be posted to the forwarding address as indicated by the applicants in the application in 5 days.

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Required Documents

Original and photocopies of the under listed documents: -

• Invoice
• Customs Clearance Certificate (C.C.C)
• Release Order
• Application Form
• ZRA Final Receipt
• Bill of Lading
• Physical Inspection from RTSA
• JEVIC
• Either the NRC, Drivers Licence or Passport.

Office Locations & Contacts

Police Service Headquarters:
Government Rd,
Lusaka, Zambia
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 254534 or 254411
Contact link.

Eligibility

• It is issued to any individual who wants to bring a vehicle in Zambia.

Fees

• Application Fee: K112.00.

Validity

• This certificate will be valid as per the norms.

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Processing Time

• The processing time is around 5 days.

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Instructions

• The fees should be receipted by a Gazetted Government General Receipt.
• Application form should be fully completed with black pen and in Block Letters.

Required Information

• Applicant's name
• Address (residential)
• Address (postal)
• Vehicle number
• License number
• Occupation
• Nationality
• National Registration Card No.
• Particulars of Passport (Non-Zambians only).
• Reason why certificate is required.

Need for the Document

• This certificate allows the holder to bring the verified motor vehicles inside Zambia.

Information which might help

• Zambia Police Act link.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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