How to transfer Motor Vehicle ownership in Kenya
Write The transfer process is the change of ownership of a motor vehicle from current owner (Seller) to a new owner (Buyer). Ownership can be transferred because of Sale, Donation or Succession. To facilitate the process both seller and buyer must activate their E-Citizens accounts. The Seller is required to initiate the transfer process by;
THE SELLER
- Login into E-Citizen account
- Select NTSA service portal (New)
- For organizations click on switch accounts
- Go to motor vehicle tab and select vehicle then view
- Select motor vehicles services, vehicle transfer then click on apply
- Scroll down and click on choose file to upload an original logbook colour (PDF)
- Select type of ownership and enter details of new owner
- Submit to pay for the transfer of ownership
- Click on home page to accept the Consent notification
THE BUYER
- Login into E-Citizen account
- Select NTSA service portal (New)
- Click Home page to accept/decline the Consent notification
- Fill in the required details then click preview
- Scroll down and tick the declaration box
- Submit for approval
Charges: Depend on CC rating of the motor vehicle
Timelines: 3 working days
A vehicle shall not change ownership if;
- Duty has not been paid (except with Diplomatic cases),
- Caveat has been placed on the vehicle,
- Car is charged to a financier (in respect of a loan/asset financing),
- There is a dispute of any kind, e.g. estate matters, marital, etc.
- Vehicle is reported as stolen.
Transfer application is processed at all regional offices and at NTSA Head Office.