Here's a handy guide for those wanting to change vehicle ownership online in South Africa!
A common query among vehicle owners is whether changing ownership online is possible. While there was an online system put in place by the Road Traffic Management Corporation earlier this year that allows for an online change of vehicle ownership to take place, this, at the time of writing, was only available to dealers and financial institutions, with a roll-out of a system available to individuals expected in the near future.
So how can I change ownership, then?
What You Should Do*
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Visit Your Nearest Registering Authority:
- If changing your address, bring the following:
- South African citizens: Copy of your identity (ID) document.
- Foreign citizens: Original and certified ID copy from your country of origin and temporary residence permit.
- Proof of residential address, e.g., utility account. If not in your name, the owner must make an affidavit confirming your residence, attached to the utility bill.
- For informal settlements, a letter from the ward councillor with an official date stamp confirming your address.
- Foreign citizens must also complete NCP and Notice in Respect of Traffic Register Number (ANR) forms.
- If changing your address, bring the following:
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Selling the Vehicle:
- Seller completes the Notification of Change of Ownership/Sale of Motor Vehicle (NCO) form.
- The seller hands over the registration certificate to the buyer.
- Buyer completes the Application for Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicle form (RLV) for submission.
- The buyer submits the vehicle registration certificate if the vehicle is registered in South Africa.
- Provide a mass measuring certificate if the vehicle’s tare was changed.
- Submit the forms, the registration form obtained from the seller, and a roadworthiness certificate within 21 days of purchase.
- If the vehicle is registered under a company, submit a certificate of incorporation or name change under the Companies Act or a founding statement.
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Registration Authority Assessment:
- The registering authority evaluates your application.
- Pay the prescribed fees according to your province.
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Additional Requirements (if needed):
- If the registering authority requests, provide proof of the right to be registered as the title holder, e.g., invoice or sales agreement.
- Contact your nearest call centre or registering authority to inquire about acceptable proof if you don’t have the required documents.
*This information was taken from the South African Governments’ online portal.
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