How to Apply for the New NTSA Digital Number Plates
The new digital number plates are finally here, and all Kenyan motorists are now required to get the plates for their cars and motorcycles from NTSA within the next 18 months at KES 3000.
Failure to do so will attract a fine of KES 20,000. Imagine paying KES 9,000 for your three cars. Not forgetting that Super petrol is up by KES 20.18 a litre after the EPRA scrapped the fuel subsidy . Now imagine paying KES 60,000 in fines.
Application will be opened from 1st October 2022.
Why the new plates you ask?
The new generation number plates come fitted with the following:
· a QR Code,
· a hologram – hold up! Like in the movies?
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It is also embedded with a tracking device, a RFID microchip which transfers information between it and security agencies or at traffic lights. No more skipping lights at the roundabouts. Kenya’s equivalent of Uncle Sam is watching!
This is expected to reduce car theft, traffic violations and tax evasion of newly registered vehicles.
The better-looking new plates are said to be unique as they will also have the date of manufacture and batch number inscribed at the back to prevent forgery.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for them.
Manual application at the NTSA Offices
1. Obtain the application form from NTSA and fill in the vehicle details and specify the type of plates needed.
2. Pay KES 3,000 application fee via mobile money or debit card. Motorcycle plates cost KES 1,500 while preferred plates, KES 30,000
3. You will receive a text from NTSA notifying you that the number plate is ready for collection
Registered on TIMS?
If yes, then an application can be made online by
1. Send the text NTSA to 22847 to subscribe to their SMS service
2. Log on to their website https://www.ntsa.go.ke
3. Click on the WEBSITE tab and select TIMS under their Services option
4. Go to apply reflective number plate and choose the type of vehicle that needs a new number plate, and indicate the plate type
5. Indicate the details of the person to pick them and the point of collection
6. Pay KES 3,000 application fee via mobile money or debit card. Motorcycle plates cost KES 1,500 while preferred plates, KES 30,000
7. You will receive a text from NTSA notifying you that the number plate is ready for collection
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