Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has reminded motorists that vehicles purchased through auctions, court orders, or bank repossessions must undergo a special transfer process to secure legal ownership.
The agency emphasized that all changes in ownership must now
be reflected in official registration records, ensuring transparency and
compliance with Kenyan law.
This alternative transfer process applies specifically to
vehicles acquired via bank repossession auctions, tender sales or court
directives.
NTSA has outlined strict requirements for applicants,
beginning with certified copies of the auctioneer’s valid licence, registration
certificate and KRA PIN.
Buyers must also provide tender documents and an official
instruction letter from the bank authorizing the auctioneer.
Additional paperwork includes the certificate of sale,
original purchase receipt, discharge letter from the bank, and a formal
transfer request letter.
The original logbook must also be submitted.
To complete the process, NTSA requires supporting documents
such as certificates of incorporation for both the bank and auctioneer, KRA
PINs, affidavits from the auctioning institution and buyer, and a letter naming
the highest bidder.
For added transparency, applicants must present a tape lift
from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), a completed transfer
form (Form C), and proof of a newspaper advertisement announcing the sale.
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