Monday, January 19,
2026 - The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a
clarification on the procedure for transferring ownership of vehicles belonging
to deceased persons.
In a public notice released on Monday, January 19th,
the authority explained that such vehicles cannot be transferred through the
standard process but must instead follow an alternative procedure anchored in
succession law.
NTSA stated that vehicles forming part of an estate fall
under succession cases and require specific documentation to establish lawful
authority and prevent disputes.
Applicants must present a certified copy of the Certificate
of Grant, a schedule of properties, a letter appointing estate administrators,
and the original registration certificate (logbook) or a police abstract.
Additional requirements include a certified copy of the
death certificate, a tape lift from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(DCI), a duly completed transfer form (Form C), a sworn affidavit from the
successor, and copies of the KRA PIN and national ID of the new owner.
The authority explained that the process is handled through
an application for an alternative or forced transfer submitted online via the
NTSA service portal.
Applicants must upload all required documents as a single
PDF file, indicate their preferred collection centre, and provide
identification details of the authorised person collecting the logbook.
Once submitted, applicants are required to pay for the
forced transfer and inspection.
After a seven‑day waiting period, the system prompts booking
of an inspection, during which the vehicle and original documents must be
presented at the selected NTSA office.
Approval is communicated via SMS, with charges varying by
engine capacity and inspection fees.
Processing takes about three working days.
The clarification comes days after NTSA warned motorists
against a fraudulent website, Mverified, which falsely claims to
offer motor vehicle services.
NTSA urged the public to use its official service portal via
eCitizen, where a copy of records costs Ksh550 and is processed instantly.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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