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• Apply for a first-time adult passport

  Government Agency

  Find out how to apply for your first ordinary Kenyan electronic passport (e-passport). This page covers the mandatory biometric steps, passport booklet sizes, fees, and required documents on eCitizen.

• Register a birth and apply for a birth certificate

  Government Agency

  Find out how to register a newborn child, apply for an official birth certificate, and secure a Maisha Namba (Unique Personal Identifier) in Kenya. This page covers current timelines, fees, and processing procedures on eCitizen.

• Apply for an official land search or check encumbrances

  Government Agency

  Find out how to apply for an official land search certificate, track transaction histories, or check for legal encumbrances and caveats in Kenya. This page covers costs, requirements, and validation steps on the Ardhisasa platform.

• Transfer motor vehicle ownership

  Government Agency

  Find out how to legally transfer the ownership of a motor vehicle from a seller to a buyer in Kenya. This page guides you through the two-step verification process, costs, and tax requirements on eCitizen.

• File your individual income tax return or Nil return

  Government Agency

  Find out how to submit your annual individual income tax return or file a Nil return in Kenya. This page covers P9 employment forms, deadlines, penalty costs, and step-by-step instructions on the iTax portal.

• Register a private limited company (Ltd)

  Government Agency

  Find out how to incorporate a private limited company (Ltd) in Kenya. This page covers mandatory shareholder requirements, model articles, KRA PIN linking, and the flat incorporation costs on eCitizen.

• Renew your driving licence

  Government Agency

  Find out how to renew your Kenyan driving licence for a 1-year or 3-year validation period. This page covers costs, renewal eligibility, and instant portal generation steps.

• Register for a KRA PIN or update your profile records

  Government Agency

  Find out how to apply for a new individual or corporate KRA PIN, reprint an active certificate, or submit changes to update locked emails, phone numbers, and tax obligations on iTax.

• Renew or replace a passport

  Government Agency

  Find out how to renew an expired Kenyan passport, replace a booklet with filled visa pages, or apply for a replacement if your passport is lost, stolen, or mutilated. This page covers fees, processing times, and mandatory police abstract protocols on eCitizen.

• Apply for an official company search (CR12)

  Government Agency

  Find out how to request an official company search to obtain a CR12 document in Kenya. This guide covers processing costs, required information, and verification metrics issued by the Registrar of Companies on eCitizen.

• Apply for a tax compliance certificate (TCC)

  Government Agency

  Find out how to apply for and download an official Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) in Kenya. This page covers eligibility checks, active tax obligations, and verification tools on iTax.

• Pay stamp duty, national land rent, or county land rates

  Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning (with County Revenue Departments)

  Find out how to pay statutory land taxes, clear annual national land rent, and settle local county property rates. This page covers payment timelines, tax calculators, and how to download official clearance certificates required for property transfers on eCitizen and Ardhisasa.

• File your company annual return and beneficial ownership information

  Government Agency

  Find out how to submit your mandatory yearly company annual return and declare beneficial ownership disclosures on eCitizen. This guide covers compliance deadlines, penalties, and required filings to maintain active status with the Registrar of Companies.

• Set up a sole proprietorship or partnership business name

  Government Agency

  Find out how to register a simple trading business name for a sole proprietorship or a partnership in Kenya. This page covers reservation guidelines, required documents, and fixed costs on the eCitizen BRS portal.

• Application for Provisional Driving License (PDL)

  Government Agency

  Find out how to get a provisional driving licence (PDL) before you start driving lessons on public roads in Kenya. This guide outlines requirements, fees, and timelines for learner drivers.

• Apply for a civil marriage certificate

  Government Agency

  Find out how to submit a notice of marriage and legally register a civil union at the Registrar of Marriages office in Kenya. This page covers mandatory 21-day public notice rules, required identity documents, and fixed government fees on eCitizen.

• Apply for a Kenyan Electronic Travel Authorisation (eETA)

  Government Agency

  Find out how to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before entering Kenya as an international visitor. This page covers application rules, processing fees, required documentation, and unified East African tourist options.

• Check vehicle details and history (Copy of Records)

  Government Agency

  Find out how to perform an official motor vehicle search to verify the registration history, legal ownership, and encumbrances of any vehicle in Kenya. This page covers fees, processing times, and report parameters on eCitizen.

• Application for a Smart Driving License

  Government Agency

  Find out how to convert your old paper driving booklet or temporary interim licence into a secure biometric Smart Driving Licence. This guide covers booking appointments, biometric processing, and collection rules.

• Generate a KRA payment slip or onboard onto eTIMS

  Government Agency

  Find out how to generate a Payment Registration Number (PRN) for your tax liabilities and register your business on the electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS). This guide covers payment channels, invoicing setups, and compliance tools on iTax.