NTSA Issues Six-Month Deadline for Motorists to Collect Physical Logbooks Before Disposal
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed vehicle owners to collect their already printed physical logbooks within the next six months, warning that any documents left unclaimed after the deadline will be disposed of.
The directive marks another major step in Kenya’s transition from paper-based vehicle ownership records to a fully digital registration system, with motorists urged to act early to avoid inconveniences when accessing services that still require the original logbook.
In a statement, the authority said it will no longer retain printed logbooks beyond the six-month collection period as it continues rolling out its electronic vehicle registration platform.
“After the six-month period, all uncollected logbooks will be disposed of in accordance with the Authority’s policy,” NTSA said.
Motorists whose logbooks have already been printed have been advised to collect them without delay to avoid future disruptions when applying for services that still depend on the physical document.
NTSA noted that some applications requiring proof of vehicle ownership cannot be processed unless applicants provide the current or original physical logbook.
“Clients will not be able to access services that require a copy of the logbook without attaching the current/original logbook in their application,” the authority said.
The latest notice comes as Kenya steadily phases out printed vehicle ownership documents in favour of a secure digital system.
In May 2026, NTSA announced it would stop issuing printed logbooks before officially launching the electronic logbook (e-Logbook) on June 10, 2026.
Integrated with the eCitizen platform, the new system replaces manual paperwork with a real-time digital registry that updates vehicle ownership records immediately after transactions are completed.
According to NTSA, motorists can generate an e-Logbook instantly through its online portal, eliminating delays associated with traditional paper documents.
The authority says the digital platform also strengthens document security by incorporating encryption and secure hashing technology, helping protect vehicle owners against forgery, document tampering and other fraudulent practices that have long been associated with physical logbooks.
The migration to the e-Logbook forms part of NTSA’s wider plan to modernise motor vehicle registration, improve service delivery and create a more secure and efficient vehicle ownership system for motorists across Kenya.
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