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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
3Choose the ‘individuals’ icon and verify the serial number of the individual’s identity
4Confirm the maiden name of the user’s mother (for individuals)
5Verify the individual PIN code, and click Next to proceed
6After checking the verification code of the email, enter the Kenyan phone number in the correct format, and click the “check phone” button
7Click “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
1Visit the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) TIMS website and log in
2Select “Online Search” on the left-hand side of the web page
3In the text box labeled “Registration Number,” type the vehicle’s number plate without spaces (e.g., KAA123B)
4Click the “ENQUIRE” button, and the vehicle registration details will appear in the list
5Click on the desired car to select it (indicated by a black tick)
6Click “NEXT” to view the payable amount
7Click “NEXT” to proceed to payment
8Choose your payment method and follow the instructions on the website to download the requested registration information
Vehicle search process on NTSA TIMS portal

The search yields comprehensive details about the vehicle, presented in a user-friendly format:

  • Make
  • Vehicle Model
  • Body Type
  • Chassis Number
  • Engine Number
  • Year Of Manufacture
  • Name Of Owner
  • Address
  • Caveat

With NTSA TIMS, navigating through vehicle information has never been more accessible and hassle-free. Happy searching!

Voxbriefs Team

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