In an update released on Monday, January 26, NTSA urged buyers of ex-GK vehicles to immediately re-register the vehicles through its official systems to avoid future legal and administrative complications.
“Purchased an Ex-GK, parastatal or county vehicle? Don’t stop at purchase. Re-register the vehicle to enjoy full ownership and avoid future complications,” NTSA said.
Requirements for Re-Registration
NTSA explained that re-registration of ex-GK vehicles must be supported by an authorisation letter from the relevant Principal Secretary, or from the Department of Defence in the case of military vehicles.
Applicants are required to submit:
A duly completed and signed Form A
GK number plates or a retention letter from the disposing institution
The original GK registration certificate
Where a logbook is unavailable, a formal written notification to NTSA
Additionally, a completed Form C, signed and stamped by both the disposing institution and the buyer, is mandatory.
For vehicles acquired through auction, buyers must provide:
A valid auctioneer’s licence
The auctioneer’s KRA PIN
A certificate of incorporation
Other requirements include copies of the buyer’s KRA PIN certificate and national ID, a tape lift of the chassis and engine numbers from the DCI, and a new entry form for vehicles whose duty had not been paid.
NTSA noted that number plates and registration certificates do not apply to ex-military vehicles.
Online Application Process
The authority said all re-registration applications must be initiated online via the NTSA service portal.
Applicants are required to:
Log into serviceportal.ntsa.go.ke
Select Motor Vehicle Services
Choose the re-registration option
Fill in required details and upload documents
Select a preferred number plate type and submit the application
Buyers must also pay the applicable re-registration and inspection fees, accept or decline consent notifications, and select their preferred collection point for number plates and logbooks.
NTSA added that the seller will receive a notification prompting them to book a re-registration inspection and present all original documents for verification.
NTSA explained that re-registration of ex-GK vehicles must be supported by an authorisation letter from the relevant Principal Secretary, or from the Department of Defence in the case of military vehicles.
Applicants are required to submit:
A duly completed and signed Form A
GK number plates or a retention letter from the disposing institution
The original GK registration certificate
Where a logbook is unavailable, a formal written notification to NTSA
Additionally, a completed Form C, signed and stamped by both the disposing institution and the buyer, is mandatory.
For vehicles acquired through auction, buyers must provide:
A valid auctioneer’s licence
The auctioneer’s KRA PIN
A certificate of incorporation
Other requirements include copies of the buyer’s KRA PIN certificate and national ID, a tape lift of the chassis and engine numbers from the DCI, and a new entry form for vehicles whose duty had not been paid.
NTSA noted that number plates and registration certificates do not apply to ex-military vehicles.
Online Application Process
The authority said all re-registration applications must be initiated online via the NTSA service portal.
Applicants are required to:
Log into serviceportal.ntsa.go.ke
Select Motor Vehicle Services
Choose the re-registration option
Fill in required details and upload documents
Select a preferred number plate type and submit the application
Buyers must also pay the applicable re-registration and inspection fees, accept or decline consent notifications, and select their preferred collection point for number plates and logbooks.
NTSA added that the seller will receive a notification prompting them to book a re-registration inspection and present all original documents for verification.
Once approved, new number plates will be allocated.
Clarification on Vehicles Belonging to Deceased Persons
The notice comes a week after NTSA clarified that vehicles belonging to deceased persons cannot be transferred through the standard ownership process.
In a public notice issued on Monday, January 19, NTSA said such vehicles fall under succession law and must be transferred through an alternative or forced transfer process.
Applicants must present:
A certified copy of the Certificate of Grant and schedule of properties
A letter appointing estate administrators
The original logbook or a police abstract
A certified copy of the death certificate
A DCI tape lift
A completed Form C
A sworn affidavit from the successor
Copies of the new owner’s KRA PIN and national ID
The application must be submitted online as a single PDF, followed by payment for forced transfer and inspection. After a mandatory seven-day waiting period, the vehicle must be presented for inspection before approval.
NTSA said successful applicants will receive an SMS notification once the transfer is approved.
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The notice comes a week after NTSA clarified that vehicles belonging to deceased persons cannot be transferred through the standard ownership process.
In a public notice issued on Monday, January 19, NTSA said such vehicles fall under succession law and must be transferred through an alternative or forced transfer process.
Applicants must present:
A certified copy of the Certificate of Grant and schedule of properties
A letter appointing estate administrators
The original logbook or a police abstract
A certified copy of the death certificate
A DCI tape lift
A completed Form C
A sworn affidavit from the successor
Copies of the new owner’s KRA PIN and national ID
The application must be submitted online as a single PDF, followed by payment for forced transfer and inspection. After a mandatory seven-day waiting period, the vehicle must be presented for inspection before approval.
NTSA said successful applicants will receive an SMS notification once the transfer is approved.
Alternative headline options:
NTSA Cautions Buyers of Ex-GK Vehicles Over Ownership Rules
Bought an Ex-GK Vehicle? NTSA Issues Fresh Warning
NTSA Details Re-Registration Process for Ex-Government Vehicles
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