Ownership of a motor vehicle in Kenya is transferred online through the NTSA services on eCitizen. Both the seller and the buyer need an account.

For the seller

  1. Sign in and open Motor Vehicle Transfer.
  2. Enter the registration number and the buyer's ID or KRA PIN.
  3. Pay the transfer fee shown on the portal.
  4. Hand over the original logbook, a signed transfer form and a copy of your ID or KRA PIN certificate as required.

For the buyer

  1. Sign in and accept the transfer request.
  2. Upload or present the documents requested on the portal.
  3. Once NTSA approves the transfer, a new logbook is issued in your name.

Before money changes hands

  • Run an ownership search to confirm the seller is the registered owner.
  • If a bank or SACCO financed the car, the logbook is joint. The lender must release it first.
  • Write a simple sale agreement with the price, date, chassis number and both parties' details, signed by both and a witness.

Fees and document requirements change from time to time. Always check the current requirements on the NTSA portal before you start.

Need help? Many verified dealers handle the transfer for you as part of the sale.