Place a caveat on a motor vehicle (NTSA)
National Transport and Safety Authority · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Give NTSA either a court order or a letter from the vehicle's registered owner. Placing the caveat is free and takes about 1 working day.
- Fee
- FreeCaveat on a motor vehicle
- How long
- About 1 working day
- Where
- At NTSA. Head office: Upperhill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi (email info@ntsa.go.ke)
What you need
- A court order, or
- A letter from the registered owner of the vehicle
Steps
- Get a court order, or a letter signed by the vehicle's registered owner.
- Submit it to NTSA. There is no fee, and the caveat is placed in about 1 working day.
Watch out
- NTSA's charter doesn't say how to lift a caveat or which office takes the papers. Call NTSA on 0709 932000 or 020 6632000 to confirm first.
Who can apply
- The registered owner, or anyone holding a court order on the vehicle
Common questions
Can the owner put a caveat on their own vehicle?
Yes. NTSA accepts a letter from the vehicle's registered owner.
Can a caveat be placed with a court order?
Yes. A court order is accepted.
How much does it cost to place a caveat on a car?
It is free.
How long does it take?
1 working day.
How do I contact NTSA about a caveat?
Call NTSA on 0709 932000 or 020 6632000.
Official sources (1)
- NTSA Service Charter (English) 2026 ntsa.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026