HOW TO REPLACE A LOST OR DAMAGED NUMBER PLATE

Section 12 (1) of the Traffic Act provides that no motor vehicle shall be used on a road unless the identification plates are fixed in the prescribed manner.

Process for replacing the number plate of a motor vehicle

• Report the loss/damage to a police station and obtain a police abstract.
• Go to the headquarters of Traffic with the police abstract and original logbook so as to obtain a ‘tape lift’.
• Obtain an affidavit for lost or damaged number plate (www.lawyerwangu.com)
• Log into NTSA TIMS
• Select apply for reflective number plate.
• Select lost or defaced.
• Indicate the type of plate (oblong or square).
• Fill in the required details.
• Upload the ‘tape lift’ report, police abstract and the sworn Affidavit for lost or damaged number plate.
• Indicate the station which you wish to pick the number plate from.
• Pay the required fee
• Collect your number plate when it is ready.

Documents required when applying

1. Original logbook
2. Police abstract
3. Identity card or passport of registered vehicle owner (should match the name on the logbook)
4. Original and copy of certificate of incorporation/ Business Registration Certificate (for companies)
5. affidavit for lost or damaged number plate (www.lawyerwangu.com)

Documents required when collecting

1. Old number plates (for damaged plates only)
2. Police abstract
3. Original ID or passport of registered vehicle owner
4. Original ID or passport of the persona authorized to collect the number plates
5. Letter of authority to collect (for companies)