Uganda - Apply for Vehicle Log Book when Owner is Dead

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Vehicle Log Book when Owner is Dead, the applicant has to approach the Uganda Revenue Department link
2. If the deceased owner did not leave a will, the applicant might need to obtain a letter of administration or succession certificate from the High Court. This document grants legal authority to handle the estate of the deceased, including transferring ownership of assets like vehicles.
3. Prepare an affidavit or statutory declaration affirming the relationship between the deceased owner and the new owner, especially if transferring ownership to a family member. This document should be signed by a commissioner for oaths.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. 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.
11. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
12. 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.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. In some cases, the vehicle might need to undergo an inspection to verify its condition and confirm that it matches the details in the log book.
15. Once the ownership transfer is approved, the applicant will receive the new vehicle log book with the updated owner's information.
16. This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Death certificate of the owner
• Vehicle registration book (log book) of the deceased owner
• Original national identification card (ID) of the deceased owner
• Valid national identification card of the new owner (if transferring ownership to a new individual)
• Proof of relationship to the deceased (if applicable)
• Letter of administration or succession certificate (if applicable)
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Uganda Revenue Department
URA HEADQUATERS,
PLOT M193/M194,
NAKAWA INDUSTRIAL AREA;
P.O.BOX 7279,
KAMPALA
Phone - 0800117000
Contact link

Eligibility

• If the applicant is a legal heir to the vehicle is eligible to make this application.

Fees

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

Validity

• The Motor Vehicle Logbook must be renewed every five years.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks 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
• Nationality
• Gender/age
• Residential Address
• City
• ZIP code
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Fax
• Postal address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A vehicle log book is a document issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) that shows the ownership of a motor vehicle. It is also known as the Certificate of Registration of Motor Vehicle (CRMV).

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits of having a vehicle log book when the owner is dead in Uganda:

• It proves that the applicant is the legal owner of the vehicle.
• It allows the applicant to transfer the ownership of the vehicle to another person.
• It allows the applicant’s to register the vehicle with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
• It allows the applicant to get insurance for the vehicle.
• It allows the applicant to sell the vehicle.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

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