How To Do A Car Search In Kenya
In this article Keweb. co tries to answer the question by publishing the ways one can do a car search in Kenya
Below are the most helpful ways to do a car search in Kenya
- License application and renewal.
- Motor vehicle registration.
- Motor vehicle inspection booking.
- Vehicle ownership/logbook transfer.
- Training curriculum and necessary guidelines for drivers.
- Reflective number plate application.
- Application of duplicate logbook.
In most cases, a car search is done when one wants to purchase a locally used vehicle and needs to know more details about the vehicle or its history. The online search costs Kshs 550 and provides necessary details such as;
- Model or make of the vehicle.
- Registered chassis number.
- Registered engine number.
- Year of manufacture.
- Caveat.
- Details of the owner (name and address of the owner).
- The colour of the vehicle.
How To Do A Vehicle Search Online In Kenya
1. Go to the NTSA TIMSVIRL website https://timsvirl.ntsa.go.ke
2. Login or create an account if you don’t have one.
3. Click on Online Search and continue to Copy of Vehicle Register Record
4. You will be redirected to Search Parameters where you will enter the vehicle details; registration number or / Chassis / Frame Number.
5. After entering the vehicle registration number without spacing, scroll down and click Enquire.
6. If available, a copy of the vehicle register record will appear in the ”List of Vehicle(s)” section.
7. Click Next to pay for the Search. You will then be required to make a payment of Kshs 550 which is the fee charged for a vehicle inquiry.
9. Choose your preferred payment method. If the payment is by Mpesa Paybill, follow the steps below.
- Go to Mpesa then select pay bill option.
- Enter business number 206206.
- Enter the account number provided after choosing the Paybill option
- Enter the required amount (Kshs 550).
- Enter your Mpesa PIN then send.
10. Once the payment has been processed, follow the instructions provided on the website to download the requested vehicle registration information.
How do I find out who owns a car in Kenya?
Alternative Ways to Search for Car Owners by Number Plate
- Select National Transport Safety Authority and choose “Get Services Now”
- Click “Make Application”
- Select “Vehicle Registration”
- Click “Apply Now” and input the Number Plate without spaces, for example, KAA123B.
- Select your preferred Payment Method and pay Kes. 550.
How much is a car search in Kenya?
In most cases, a car search is done when one wants to purchase a locally used vehicle and needs to know more details about the vehicle or its history. The online search costs Kshs 550 and provides necessary details such as; Model or make of the vehicle. Registered chassis number.