Register a new or imported vehicle and get its logbook
National Transport and Safety Authority · sources read 30 Sep 2026
Register the vehicle on the NTSA Service Portal (log in with eCitizen), attach the customs entry and import documents in one PDF, and pay the KSh 1,750 inspection and e-sticker fee. The eLogbook then appears in the registered owner's own NTSA portal account.
- Fee
- KSh 1,750Inspection and e-stickerKSh 2,050Standard number platesKSh 30,000Special / preferred number plate (optional)
- How long
- Logbook: about 3 working days
- Where
- Online on the NTSA Service Portal (eCitizen login)
What you need
- Customs entry number and the owner's KRA PIN
- Importation documents, scanned together as ONE PDF
Steps
- Log in to eCitizen and open the NTSA Service Portal (New).
- Switch account to the motor vehicle dealer account, go to Services and pick the vehicle registration service.
- Fill in the vehicle details, the customs entry and KRA PIN, then choose single or joint ownership (add a financier if there is one).
- Add collection details and the person authorised to collect the number plates, attach the documents in one PDF, pay and click complete.
- Once the transaction is complete, download the eLogbook from the registered owner's personal NTSA Service Portal account.
Watch out
- Only the registered owner can download the eLogbook. NTSA officers cannot download it for you.
- NTSA will never ask for your details on WhatsApp, SMS or social media to send you an eLogbook. Don't share your ID or login with anyone.
- Before paying for a car, check its eLogbook is genuine on the free NTSA Services app or the NTSA Service Portal.
Who can apply
- New vehicles and second-hand (used) imported vehicles. The documents you need depend on the type of registration.
Official sources (6)
- NTSA services: Application for registration of second-hand motor vehicles (id 18) ntsa.go.ke · read 30 Sep 2026
- NTSA services: Application for new vehicle registration & sales for dealers (id 17) ntsa.go.ke · read 30 Sep 2026
- NTSA Citizen Service Delivery Charter 2026 (English) ntsa.go.ke · read 30 Sep 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions ntsa.go.ke · read 30 Sep 2026
- NTSA Update (eLogbook) ntsa.go.ke · read 30 Sep 2026
- NTSA Service Portal serviceportal.ntsa.go.ke · read 30 Sep 2026