When you purchase a preowned vehicle, it must be registered in your name within 21 days from the transaction date and a new license disc will be issued in your name
When you own a vehicle, the license disc must be renewed annually preferably one week before the expiry date that is printed on the disc.
Failure to do this will result in fines and penalties, and will prevent you from renewing your driver’s license or selling your vehicle.
When the vehicle was financed and is paid off, you have 21 days to change the Title Holder to your name. A new registration certificate will be issued in your name.
Failure to do this will result in you being unable to sell the vehicle should you wish to do so.
Should be done whenever you relocate. Failure to do this will result in complications and delays in future transaction.
When you have changed the colour or the engine of your vehicle the information on the NATIS system needs to be updated.
If you want to register a vehicle in the name of a Trust or Business, you first need to apply for a TRN (Trust) or BRN (Business)
DUPLICATE – You have lost the original certificate
ADDRESS CHANGE – business moved
PROXY CHANGE – responsible
person changed
NAME CHANGE – the name of the company or trust has changed
When you are selling your vehicle to ensure that the vehicle is removed from your name and that you will not be held liable for any fines or license fees in the future
When your vehicle was stolen or damaged beyond repair
Fines and outstanding license fees must be paid before your Vehicle license can be renewed
List of vehicles with expired licenses
Fines outstanding on your name.
Who is the proxy of a company/trust
All vehicles registered on your name