The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a detailed guide for motorists buying vehicles through auctions, bank repossessions, or court-directed sales, warning that ownership will not be recognised unless a special transfer procedure is followed.
In a notice issued on Wednesday, NTSA explained that the process, known as an alternative or forced transfer, is mandatory for vehicles acquired through repossessions, court orders, or tender-based sales. The requirement ensures all ownership changes are properly recorded in the national vehicle register.
For vehicles sold after bank repossessions, buyers must provide proof that the auction was conducted lawfully. This includes a certified copy of the auctioneer’s current licence, the auctioneer’s registration certificate, and KRA PIN details. Buyers are also required to submit tender documents and an official letter from the bank authorising the auction.
Successful applicants must present a certificate of sale, the original receipt of payment, a discharge letter from the bank, a formal transfer request, and the vehicle’s original logbook. NTSA added that further verification documents, such as certificates of incorporation, KRA PINs of both the bank and auctioneer, a letter identifying the highest bidder, and sworn affidavits from the auctioneer and buyer, are also mandatory.
The authority also requires applicants to obtain a tape lift from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), complete Form C, and provide proof that the sale was advertised in a newspaper, ensuring transparency and accountability.
The transfer process begins on the NTSA service portal, where buyers select the alternative or forced transfer option and provide vehicle and transaction details. All original documents must be scanned and uploaded as a single PDF file. Applicants then select a logbook collection centre and designate the authorised collector.
Buyers make online payments for the transfer and vehicle inspection services. The system enforces a mandatory seven-day waiting period before scheduling the vehicle inspection. On the inspection day, the vehicle and all original documents must be presented for verification by NTSA officers. Successful verification triggers an SMS notification, and the transfer is typically finalised within three working days.
NTSA noted that the cost of transfer depends on the vehicle’s engine size and applicable inspection fees. The authority urged all buyers to adhere strictly to the procedure to avoid disputes and ensure legal recognition of ownership.
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