Steb-by-step guide on How to Conduct a Vehicle Search in Kenya via NTSA TIMS Portal

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) provides a user-friendly online portal known as the Transport Integrated Management System (TIMS). This platform empowers individuals to effortlessly perform an NTSA Online Logbook Search for Motor Vehicles.

Account Creation

To initiate the process, both the seller and the buyer are required to have individual accounts on the NTSA TIMS portal. Follow these friendly steps to create an account:

Step	Action
1	Open the NTSA TIMS Portal
2	Click on “Register Account” in the upper right corner to access the “Register Account” interface
3	Choose the ‘individuals’ icon and verify the serial number of the individual’s identity
4	Confirm the maiden name of the user’s mother (for individuals)
5	Verify the individual PIN code, and click Next to proceed
6	After checking the verification code of the email, enter the Kenyan phone number in the correct format, and click the “check phone” button
7	Click “Next” to submit the registration information, confirming successful registration

Steps for creating account on NTSA TIMS portal

Vehicle Search Process

Now that you have an account, discovering essential vehicle information is a breeze. Follow these friendly steps:

Step	Action
1	Visit the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) TIMS website and log in
2	Select “Online Search” on the left-hand side of the web page
3	In the text box labeled “Registration Number,” type the vehicle’s number plate without spaces (e.g., KAA123B)
4	Click the “ENQUIRE” button, and the vehicle registration details will appear in the list
5	Click on the desired car to select it (indicated by a black tick)
6	Click “NEXT” to view the payable amount
7	Click “NEXT” to proceed to payment
8	Choose your payment method and follow the instructions on the website to download the requested registration information