How To Transfer A Logbook Using NTSA Online

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You can transfer a logbook ownership of a motor vehicle online through the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) online ie website.

Below is how to transfer a logbook:

Register to NTSA TIMS

Go to https://tims.ntsa.go.ke/login_csp.jsp.
Both parties (buyer and seller) have to create individual accounts.
Click on REGISTER AN ACCOUNT and chose the registration options (individual, car dealer, financial institution, or company)
Fill in the details as required
To receive an SMS alert for the secret code that confirms the successful transaction, ensure you click on the subscribe SMS option at the top right corner

NTSA logbook transfer fee

The transfer fee for the NTSA logbook has not changed compared to the previous year, 2018.

The NTSA logbook transfer charges can be varies depending on the engine capacity of the vehicle.

Not exceeding 1000cc: Kshs 1,660
1001 – 1200cc: Kshs 1,890
1201 – 1500cc: Kshs 2,065
1501 – 1700cc: Kshs 2,410
1701 – 2000cc: Kshs 2,695
2001 – 2500cc: Kshs 3,845
2501 – 3000cc: Kshs 5,055
3001 and above Kshs 5,915
A trailer with less than four wheels: Kshs 1,030
A trailer with more than four wheels: Kshs 1,890
Tractor: Kshs 1,030

How to make the transfer

Click on VEHICLE REGISTRATION to access the menu
Click on APPLY FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
Click on CREATE NEW button and key in the vehicle registration number
Click on INQUIRE to find information about the vehicle
Then click VIEW to get more information
UPLOAD a scanned copy of the logbook
Under New Vehicle, the seller should select whether they are an individual, company, dealer, or financial institution.
Key in your national ID number if making the transfer as an individual
If transacting as a company, key in the PIN number then click the ADD option
Proceed to security verification, select MOBILE
Select SEND VERIFICATION CODE then enter the code you will receive on your phone
Once the seller clicks SUBMIT, the buyer will receive a notification via SMS that the vehicle has been transferred to them and that they are required to either accept or decline the transfer.

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To accept the Vehicle transfer

Log in to https://tims.ntsa.go.ke/login_csp.jsp.
Click on VIEW to see the vehicle details
Under security verification, select VERIFICATION MODE and click SEND to get the code on your phone
Key in the verification and either ACCEPT or DECLINE the transfer (decline will revert the vehicle back to the owner)
If you click on ACCEPT, fill in the required information
Then click on SUBMIT for the application to be sent to NTSA for processing.

Your logbook will be ready within seven working days. The system is designed to help with the NTSA logbook transfer online of a motor vehicle and other services related to what the agency offers.