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• Transfer motor vehicle ownership

  Government Agency

  Find out how to legally transfer motor vehicle ownership from a seller to a buyer in Kenya. This guide outlines requirements, fees, e-logbook generation, and online approval steps via eCitizen.

• 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.

• Renew your driving licence

  Government Agency

  Find out how to renew your Kenyan driving licence online through the NTSA eCitizen portal. This guide covers renewal options for both 1-year and 3-year periods, including requirements and updated fees.

• 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.

• Book your driving test

  Government Agency

  Find out how to book your official NTSA practical and theoretical driving examinations in Kenya. This guide outlines mandatory prerequisite steps, test booking fees, and what to expect on exam day.

• Replace a lost or damaged driving licence

  Government Agency

  Find out how to replace a lost, stolen, or physically damaged Kenyan driving licence. This guide explains how to file for a duplicate replacement permit and secure a digital smart card profile update.

• Apply for vehicle number plates

  Government Agency

  Find out how to apply for vehicle number plates in Kenya, including the mandatory new generation digital plates, standard replacements, or personalized custom plates. This guide covers fees, step-by-step requirements, and physical collection rules.

• Apply for a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge

  Government Agency

  Find out how to apply for or renew a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge for drivers and conductors in Kenya. This guide outlines the mandatory vetting steps, required documents, and associated fees on eCitizen.

• Apply for your first full driving licence

  Government Agency

  Find out how to apply for your official endorsement and entry-level interim licence after passing the NTSA driving test. This guide covers the final step to becoming a legally authorized driver in Kenya.

• Book a motor vehicle safety inspection

  Government Agency

  Find out how to schedule a mandatory motor vehicle safety inspection with the NTSA. This guide covers booking timelines, appointment slots, inspection fees, and legal requirements for commercial and private vehicles.

• Apply for an interim driving licence

  Government Agency

  Find out how to get a temporary interim driving licence in Kenya after passing your NTSA driving test. This guide explains requirements, fees, and digital generation for new drivers waiting to upgrade to a Smart DL.

• Apply for a duplicate logbook

  Government Agency

  Find out how to get a duplicate vehicle logbook if your original certificate of registration is lost, stolen, or completely defaced. This page outlines processing costs, mandatory documents, and security requirements.

• Register an imported or new vehicle

  Government Agency

  Find out how to complete the initial legal registration for a newly manufactured or foreign-imported motor vehicle in Kenya. This page covers custom clearance details, required ownership documents, and NTSA portal entry steps.

• Apply for a commercial road service licence (RSL)

  Government Agency

  Find out how to apply for or renew a Road Service Licence (RSL) for public transport and commercial transport vehicles in Kenya. This page outlines regulatory compliance rules, SACCO routing, and application costs.

• De-register a motor vehicle

  Government Agency

  Find out how to permanently remove a motor vehicle from the official NTSA records in Kenya. This guide covers the cancellation rules for written-off, scrapped, or exported cars.