Vehicle Registration In Uganda
Motor vehicle registration is the registration of a motor vehicle with a government authority, either compulsory or otherwise. The purpose of motor vehicle registration is to establish a link between a vehicle and an owner or user of the vehicle. This link might be used for taxation or crime detection purposes. Commercial vehicles are required to have the receipt in the vehicles at all times. However, for all other vehicles, it is recommended the registration receipt be retained in the vehicle, as it serves as proof of registration.
Procedure For Vehicle Registration In Uganda
“Re-registration” in relation to a vehicle, means the registration of a vehicle from one number plate category to another, where both number plate categories are registrable by URA. There are two scenarios that are found in re-registration.
Duty Free motor vehicles to ordinary registration plates.
Old series to new series of registration number plates.
Online Application For Vehicle Registration In Uganda
Note: that the process is only done online and to apply for Re-Registration you must have a new registration book in your names.
Visit the URA web portal https://www.ura.go.ug/index.jsp and Login to your TIN account using TIN and password. Under e-services, Point on Motor Vehicles registration then select applications from the extended menu. You can also follow the instructions provided in the following link to complete the application : Instructions to Follow
Under form type select new form then Purpose of Application as Re-Registration.
Fill in all the mandatory fields then click on ReReg Trans & Dereg page and select the plate category you want to change to.
Select the attachments and go to the payment Registration page and click on Register Payment. Details of Re-Registration fees will Auto populate, select bank and payment mode then submit the application.
Upon submission, you will get an e-acknowledgment receipt. Scroll down the page to print the receipt, print the form and payment slip. Make payments in the selected bank and submit application to Licensing office near you.
Your applicant will be send to the Uganda revenue authority(URA) headquarters services office for approval
URA will acknowledge receipt of your Motor Vehicle Re-registration application instantly Once you submit all the necessary documents and will notify you about your application status within 2 working days after receiving all the necessary information.
Required Documents For Vehicle Registration In Uganda
Application form signed by the applicant and stamped also if applicant is a company
Original logbook
Old registration plate
Copy of the applicant’s original ID card
Physical verification report of the motor vehicle
Certificate of incorporation in case of a company
Covering letter in case the applicant is a company
TCC in case of PSV and commercial vehicle
Eligibility For Vehicle Registration In Uganda
All motor vehicle registered in Uganda by the Uganda revenue authority (URA)
Fees For Vehicle Registration In Uganda
Motor cycle : UGX 123,000
Motor vehicle : UGX 223,000
Other motor vehicle trailer, tractors or engineer plants : UGX 104,000
Inspection fees for motor cycle : UGX 7,000
Inspection fees for motor vehicle : UGX 12,000
Personalized plate : UGX 6,000,000
Processing Time For Vehicle Registration In Uganda
URA will acknowledge receipt of your Motor Vehicle Re-registration application & Instantly & once you submit all the necessary documents and will notify you about your application status within 2 working days after receiving all the necessary information.ment/certificate.
Required Information For Vehicle Registration In Uganda
Full name of the owner of the vehicle
Full name of the applicant
Registration number of the vehicle
Date of birth of the owner
Nationality
Detail of the vehicle (mode, make, origin etc.)
Office Locations & Contacts For Vehicle Registration In Uganda
UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY:
P. O. Box 7279 Kampala Uganda
Telephone (0417) 442054, 442055, 443150 Fax: (0414)334419
E mail: info@ura.go.ug
Web portal:URA
URA TOLL FREE HELPLINE: 0800117000
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) branch offices : WEb
Offices to access Re-register services in Uganda : {click on where to access the service}