Get, renew or replace KG, KD, KT or KC trade plates (NTSA)
National Transport and Safety Authority · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Apply on the NTSA service portal with your business documents. NTSA vets your business, then sends an invoice: KSh 18,550 for new plates or KSh 6,350 to renew.
- Fee
- KSh 18,550New KG, KD, KT or KC platesKSh 6,350Renewal of KG, KD, KC or KT platesKSh 1,650Replacement KG plate (lost or damaged), singleKSh 2,900Replacement KG plates (lost or damaged), pair
- Where
- Online on the NTSA service portal (eCitizen login); NTSA then vets your business on site
What you need
- Valid business permit or trade licence
- Copies of the directors' ID cards
- Certificate of good conduct for the directors
- New plates: current CR12 (list of directors)
- New plates: valid KRA tax compliance certificate
- New plates: valid SHA and NSSF compliance certificates
- Renewal: your previous dealer licence or KG plate licence
Steps
- Log in to eCitizen and open the NTSA service portal.
- Fill in the online application form, attach your documents and submit.
- NTSA checks your documents and visits your business, then notifies you if you are approved or rejected.
- Pay once the invoice is generated, then download your licence.
Watch out
- You pay only after approval, when NTSA generates the invoice. Don't pay anyone before that.
- To replace a lost KG plate you need a police abstract, a copy of your business permit and a copy of your certificate of incorporation.
- NTSA's charter says replacement KG plates are paid through a KCB account and take about 7 working days.
Who can apply
- Garages (KG), motor dealers (KD), tow truck operators (KT) and container freight stations (KC)
Official sources (3)
- NTSA services catalogue ntsa.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- NTSA Service Charter (English) 2026 ntsa.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- NTSA service portal serviceportal.ntsa.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026