All vehicles permitted on Kenyan roads must be registered in a central database managed by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
Whether civilian, government, NGO, diplomatic, or parastatal, all vehicles must be registered with the NTSA. This step is important before they can receive license plates.
When changing a car’s ownership, the records of previous owners remain accessible. Doing a car search before buying a vehicle is required, as it shows important details about the car’s history and ownership.
The details a buyer needs before purchasing a car are stored in documents called copy of records.
You can easily access this information through the eCitizen website for a convenient fee of Sh. 550. To perform the search, you’ll need the car’s make, chassis number, engine number, year of manufacture, and owner’s details.
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Beyond providing car details, the NTSA’s user-friendly site also offers other services like license applications, vehicle inspections, and logbook transfers.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to conduct an online car search in Kenya:
Log into your eCitizen account.
- Select the new NTSA service portal.
- Under ‘Services,’ choose Motor Vehicle Copy of Records.
- Enter the car’s registration or chassis number and click Submit.
- Select a payment method, pay as prompted, and then go to Application History.
- Click View to download a copy of the motor vehicle’s records.
