How to Check Vehicle Registration Status online in Tanzania?

For all vehicle owners in Tanzania, it’s important to keep their vehicle registration details updated and also verify its status. Whether you are buying a used vehicle, validating the details of ownership, or simply wanting to check if your vehicle is registered legally, the TRA and other relevant institutions have done their best to ensure these checks can be done online. In this guide we will guide you on how to check vehicle registration status in Tanzania and also if you don’t have then how you can apply for one.

Requirements for Vehicle Motor Registration

To register your vehicle in Tanzania you must meet the following criteria:

You must be 18 years old (to apply for motor vehicle registration card)
And you must be 14 years old to apply for motorcycle registration card.

How to Apply for Motor Vehicle Registration Card in Tanzania?

To register your vehicle, follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Select Motor Vehicle

Click Find Vehicle.
Click Search button.
Search motor vehicle.
Click Select button to select the motor vehicle.

Step 2: Select Registration List

In Vehicle Details tab:

Select vehicle Usage.
Select Registration Number Type in Number tab.

Step 4: Ownership Details

Ownership Details tab, by clicking “Titleholder Details TIN” enter your details.
Ownership Details: In ownership details enter:
Tin number
Date of birth
Phone number
Address

Step 4: Save Information

After entering all the required information click save button to save the information in Registration List.

Step 5: Apply For Registration

Click Send button to apply for registration.

Step 5: Registration Payment

After you submit registration application you will receive a control number with which you can pay registration fee either online through GePG app or by bank so you can receive your vehicle’s registration number.

Motor Vehicle Re-Registration

If your vehicles registration card is expired or you have lost your card then you can apply for new registration card by following method:

Step 1: Vehicle Re-Registration

Click on Motor Vehicle Re-Registration, click Search button.

Step 2: Enter Details

Then enter following details:

Number Details
Ownership Details
Vehicle History tabs

Step 3: Roadworthiness Certificate Number

Enter Roadworthiness Certificate Number, click Validate button to validate the information.

How To Check Vehicle Registration Status?

To check vehicle registration status or for existing motor vehicle registration card check or to check ownership details follow the instructions given below:

Step 1: My Motor Vehicles

Click on My Motor Vehicles, and then click Search button.

Step 2: My Registered Vehicles

Then click on My Registered Vehicles.
Then click on view the list of registered motor vehicles.

Step 3: Check Vehicle Details

Choose a grid to view its details:
Check Vehicle Details
Number Details (check vehicle registration number)
Ownership Details (check vehicle registration name)
Vehicle History tabs

Vehicle Registration Fee in Tanzania

Cubic Capacity (cc)	Fee
501-1500 cc	Tshs 200,000/=
1501-2500 cc	Tshs 250,000/=
2501 and above	Tshs 300,000/=
Motor cycle Registration tax	Tshs 95.000/=
Personalized Registration Number	Tshs 5,000,000/= for 3 years
Tax on Special Registration Number in addition to the registration tax	Tshs 500,000/=

What are the Consequences of Driving with an Expired/Missing Registration Card?

In Tanzania, it is a traffic offense to drive a vehicle without a registration card. The Road Traffic Act and its consolidating regulations detail the legal prerequisites as well as the punishment for such offenses.

Common Offenses

Failure to Carry Registration Card: A driver must have a vehicle’s registration certificate in their possession. Not having it, when requested by the traffic police is an offense.

Expired Registration Card: Operating a motor vehicle with registration expired is serious violation which could result in severe penalties.

Legal Consequences

Noticeable imposition of monetary fines between TSH 30,000 – TSH 100,000 depending on the offense and area.
The car is confiscated until legitimate documentation of registration is presented.
Showing up in court in case of grievous offenses or repeat offenders.
Offenses put points on a traffic record and may hinder your ability to renew a license or register other vehicles.

How to Avoid These Offenses

Create and follow personal deadlines for renewing vehicle registration.
Make sure you aways carry a copy of the registration certificate wile driving.
Check vehicle status on multiple occasions via the online platform.
In the case of a lost card, report it and request a duplicate registration card without delay.

Conclusion

Citizens of Tanzania can now easily access reliable and efficient vehicle registration services online. Individuals, dealers, and organizations are encouraged to perform regular vehicle registration checks to evade legal penalties. Stay compliant by utilizing the TRA website and remain informed with mobile apps like TMS Check.

Frequently Asked Questions

No checking Vehicle registration on the TRA website is completely free.

Yes, if you have the registration number of the vehicle you can easily check the vehicle’s registration number. Sensitive owner information, however, may not be disclosed.

To correct the records, you need to visit the nearest TRA office with proper documentation submit application and change your details on vehicle’s registration card.

Yes, you can access this service via the TRA website or by downloading the TMS Check app.

If your registration has expired and you go on driving with an expired registration card then you will be fined heavily. To avoid fines or having your vehicle taken into custody, it’s necessary to renew it through TRA as soon as possible.

How to Check Vehicle Registration Status online in Tanzania?

Requirements for Vehicle Motor Registration