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NTSA Registration Process for Imported Vehicles

Step-by-step guide to registering your imported vehicle with Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority.

Ian Mutai28 February 20267 min read

Registering an imported vehicle with NTSA requires specific documentation.

Required Documents

1. Original import entry (C63) 2. KRA customs clearance certificate 3. KEBS inspection certificate 4. Original logbook from source country 5. Vehicle history verification certificate (VINsight) 6. Insurance certificate 7. KRA PIN certificate

The Process

1. Visit your nearest NTSA office or use the TIMS online portal 2. Submit all documents for verification 3. Pay registration fees 4. Vehicle inspection at NTSA yard 5. Number plate assignment 6. Logbook issuance (takes 2-4 weeks)

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