A logbook is likely one of the most important documents you possess, as it proves vehicle ownership. If you needed to take a loan with your vehicle as collateral, it is the logbook you give out. Similarly, you cannot sell your car without it.
Losing a logbook is definitely a big problem, but it could happen to anyone. The question is, how do you go about replacing a lost logbook in Kenya? The process of replacing a lost logbook is quite similar to that of replacing lost number plates.
Step by step explanation of how to replace a lost logbook in Kenya
- Get a police abstract- The first step after losing any official government documents such as your ID, logbook, or passport is to get a police abstract. This equates to making an official report that the document in question is lost, and you are in the process of replacing it
- Obtain a tape lifting report from the DCI.
- Head over to your NTSA TIMS account at https://tims.ntsa.go.ke/.
- Log into your account and select ‘apply for duplicate logbook.’
5. Click on ‘apply’ against the vehicle in question (the vehicle whose logbook is lost).
6.Fill out the form appropriately, and upload a copy of the police abstract and the DCI tape lifting report.
7. Make payment via your preferred method and submit your application.
8. Typically, this should take two weeks, but there may be delays.
Thanks for this info. Very helpful.
Thank you, glad to hear that the information was helpful.
Hi I traded a acquired and old motorcycle which has been lying around and rotting .
I have tried to restore it to its original state, unfortunately the owner does not have a log book , how can I get a log book for the motorcycle
Hi Khamis, congratulations that sounds like an amazing job. We definitely would like to see before and after pics. About the logbook, kindly visit NTSA directly for advise on how to proceed.
This is so cool! Please share before and after pics with us. About the logbook please visit NTSA directly to get a way forward.
I bought a vehicle from my sister 1n year 2018 . she
transferred under my name.
She also handed over the old logbook inorder to go and collect the new logbook which bears my name.
I lost the original log book which has my sister s name before l corrected my new from NTSA.
When l went to collect using the photo copy and explained the whole scenario
I was told to report the loss.
My question is who should report myself or my sister.coz it bears her name.
Kindly advise.
Hello Faith. I am sorry for the ordeal, but I believe you will find a solution. I am surprised that you did not get helpful information at NTSA. Because the logbook was in your hands when it got lost, ideally you should be the one reporting. The problem is that the vehicle has already been transferred so applying for a duplicate (replacement) logbook won’t work. Please go back to NTSA, and let them give you a solution to this issue.Telling you to report is not enough- let them explain step by step what you need to do, and where, until you get a new logbook in your name. All the best!
Just have the same problem, I lost my logbook before collecting my logbook under my name,yet we did transfer from a dealer, how can I get help
Hello cNicholas and Faith, my story is the same as yours. Did you find the solution so that I can also follow the same? If yes kindly advise.
As for Croton Motors, what’s the procedure for this?
Hello Samwel, thank you for reaching out. If you lose the original logbook before collecting the one in your name, you would have to go to NTSA and explain the situation. You will then have to apply for a duplicate logbook. For this you require to have an affidavit, police abstract, and a tape lift report from DCI. NTSA will then print a logbook in your name because effectively, the car is now in your name after the transfer. The reason why you need to visit NTSA before applying is that you cannot start an application process (of the duplicate logbook) before the other process (of transfer) is complete.
Kindly advice me, I bought a used motorbike and termites destroyed the log book and purchasing agreement and other goods of mine and I can’t trace the previous seller plus I had not transferred ownership, it is now almost 6 yrs , the motorbike is 8 yrs old, how can I get a new log book bearing my name, Please help me out.
Hi George, our apologies for the late response. We hope that you managed to sort the issue with your motorbike?
What do I need for tapelifting
Hi David, you will need to take your vehicle to a DCI office, and carry along the original logbook
insightful