Lesotho - Change Ownership of Vehicle (Car, Motorbike)

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Change Ownership of a Vehicle (Car, Motorbike), the applicant has to approach the DEPARTMENT OF TRAFFIC link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. Once the ownership transfer is approved, the Lesotho Traffic Department will issue new ownership documents, such as a new registration certificate (log book) reflecting the buyer's details as the new owner of the vehicle.
12. This entire process can be completed within 10 – 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Original vehicle registration certificate (logbook) of the current owner.
• Copy of the current owner's national identification document or passport.
• Copy of the buyer's national identification document or passport.
• Sale agreement or proof of purchase document.
• Valid roadworthiness certificate.
• Proof of payment of outstanding vehicle license fees.
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Traffic
MFRP+6CW, Moshoeshoe Rd, Maseru, Lesotho
Ministry of Communications P.O. Box 36 Maseru – Lesotho
Phone - +266 8001 0100
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any vehicle owner who intends to Change Ownership of a Vehicle (Car, Motorbike) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 10 - 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact address
• Age
• Zip code
• Nationality
• Fax
• Email
• Mailing address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Changing the ownership of a vehicle (car or motorbike) in Lesotho involves transferring the legal ownership and registration of the vehicle from one person to another.

Information which might help

Changing the ownership of a vehicle (car or motorbike) in Lesotho offers several benefits. Here are some key advantages:

• Legal Ownership Transfer
• Proof of Ownership
• Liability and Responsibility
• Transfer of Vehicle License
• Resale and Transfer
• Compliance with Legal Requirements

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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