{"id":11180,"date":"2024-12-09T17:39:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T14:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/?p=11180"},"modified":"2024-12-09T17:39:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T14:39:43","slug":"how-to-transfer-vehicle-ownership-in-absence-of-previous-owner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/how-to-transfer-vehicle-ownership-in-absence-of-previous-owner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to transfer vehicle ownership in Absence of previous owner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">For transferring in absence of previous owner applies in the following cases:<\/span><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">deceased persons vehicle<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">parastatal, EX GKs and county government<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">This is the official process, but then be ready to wait like 6 months.<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">DEATH OF THE PREVIOUS OWNER OR SUCCESSION CASE<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">\u2022 Forced transfer request letter<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">\u2022 Original logbook or Police abstract and Form XI-where logbook is missing or lost<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">\u2022 Properly filled form C<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">-Tape lift<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">\u2022 Sworn affidavit .<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Copy of ID &amp; PIN of the new owner.<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">. Copy of the ID &amp; PIN of the old owner<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">\u2022 Copy of the death certificate<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">\u2022 Copy of the court order appointing the administrators or executors of the estate<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">\u2022 Copy of the certificate of grant<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">\u2022 Copy of the schedule of properties inclusive of the vehicle being transferred<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">stating the person who the vehicle is going to<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">\u2022 New owner must have a TIMS account<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">DROP THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS AT NTSA OFFICES.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h2><span id=\"Required_Documents\" class=\"mw-headline\" style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Required Documents<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">1.Copy of valid Insurance Cover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">2.Original Registration Book (log book)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">3.A duly filled and signed transfer from &#8220;C&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">4.Letters of Administration to be attached<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">5.Transfers: (a) For individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">copies of\u00a0: National card (ID) For both buyer and seller<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Pin certificate for both buyer and seller.(<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">For companies,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">copies of\u00a0: Certificate of in corporation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Pin certificate for both buyer and seller.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">For business:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">copies of\u00a0:Certificate of Business Registration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">6.Incase of parastatal, EX GKs and Local Authority, letter signed personally by respective permanent Secretaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Website Link<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">NTSA VIRL Licensing &#8211; <a class=\"external text\" style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/timsvirl.ntsa.go.ke\/#!\/login\" rel=\"nofollow\">NTSA VIRL Licensing<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">NTSA &#8211; E- Citizen Protal\u00a0<a class=\"external text\" style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecitizen.go.ke\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">E- Citizen Link<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span id=\"Eligibility\" class=\"mw-headline\" style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Eligibility<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">One has to show proof that the owner gave consent of the transfer, through a will.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Can only be done if the owner of the vehicle is deceased.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span id=\"Fees\" class=\"mw-headline\" style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Fees<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">(i) Not Exceeding &#8230;&#8230;.. 1000cc 1,660\/=<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">1001 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. 1200cc 1,890\/=<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">1201 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. 1500cc 2,065\/=<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">1501 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. 1700cc 2,410\/=<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">1701 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. 2000cc 2,695\/=<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">2001 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. 2500cc 3,845\/=<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">2501 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. 3000cc 5,055\/=<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">3001 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. and above 5,915\/=<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">ii) A trailer less than four wheels 1,030\/=<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">iii) A trailer with four wheels or more 1,890\/=<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">v) Tractor 1,030\/=<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">After the transfer, the new documents are valid until the new owner transfers ownership to another person, or disposes off the vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Need_for_the_Document\" class=\"mw-headline\" style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Need for the Document<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">In case the owner of a vehicle dies, one (most often next of kin) can apply for transfer of ownership from the deceased to him\/herself<\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Office_Locations_.26_Contacts\" class=\"mw-headline\" style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Office Locations &amp; Contacts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\"><b>National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) &#8211; Head Office<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Physical Address:316 Upper Hill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">P.O Box 3602 -00506, Nairobi<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Kenya<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Mobile Number: Safaricom: 0709 932 000\/ Telkom: 020 6632 000<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Call Center: Safaricom Line: 0709 932 300 \/Telkom Line: 020 6632 300<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Email:\u00a0info@ntsa.go.ke<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Complains:\u00a0complaints@ntsa.go.ke<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Report corruption here:\u00a0integrity@ntsa.go.ke<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">E-Citizen Queries: Safaricom Line: 0709 932 300\/Telkom Line: 020 6632 300<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For transferring in absence of previous owner applies in the following cases: deceased persons vehicle parastatal, EX GKs and county government This is the official process, but then be ready to wait like 6 months. 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