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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 your first full driving licence

  Government Agency

  Find out how to apply for an Interim Driving Licence after passing your official NTSA driving test. This guide details the step-by-step verification, fees, and rules for new drivers.

• 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.

• Replace a lost or damaged driving licence

  Government Agency

  Find out how to get a replacement driving licence if your physical card or booklet is lost, stolen, or defaced. This guide covers mandatory police abstracts, processing fees, and application steps.2. Key Service Metrics

• 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 Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge

  Government Agency

  Find out how to apply for or renew a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) driver or conductor badge in Kenya. This page outlines the costs, licensing rules, and mandatory background clearances required.

• 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.