By Erestinah Jane, June 30, 2026
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has officially introduced the electronic vehicle registration certificate, commonly referred to as the e-logbook, marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s transition towards fully digitized public services.
The new system replaces the traditional paper logbook with a secure digital certificate that motorists can access through the government’s eCitizen platform, making vehicle ownership records easier to manage, verify and update.
According to NTSA, the rollout forms part of the government’s broader digital transformation agenda aimed at improving service delivery, enhancing transparency and reducing fraud in vehicle registration and ownership transfers.
The authority said the e-logbook will enable vehicle owners to access their registration details anytime and anywhere without the need to carry the conventional paper document.
One of the key features of the new system is its integration with the eCitizen platform. Every registered vehicle owner will be able to access their electronic logbook through a verified eCitizen account linked to their national identification number or company PIN.
The digital certificate contains all essential vehicle registration details, including the registered owner, registration number, chassis number, engine number, vehicle make and model, year of manufacture, fuel type, colour and other official ownership records maintained by NTSA.
The authority says the system also allows law enforcement officers to verify vehicle ownership instantly during road inspections. Using secure digital verification tools, traffic officers can authenticate vehicle records in real time without requiring motorists to present physical logbooks.
This capability is expected to reduce document-related delays during traffic stops while improving the detection of stolen vehicles, fraudulent ownership claims and forged registration documents.
To enhance security, the electronic logbook incorporates encrypted digital records and secure QR code technology designed to prevent forgery, cloning and unauthorized alterations. NTSA says the advanced security features will significantly strengthen the integrity of Kenya’s motor vehicle registry and help combat vehicle-related fraud.
The digital platform also allows approved vehicle record changes to be updated almost immediately. Once NTSA approves an application, information such as a change of ownership, engine replacement, colour modification or other alterations will automatically reflect on the owner’s digital logbook.
Motorists wishing to access the new e-logbook can do so through a straightforward process.
Users are required to log into their verified eCitizen accounts using their national ID number and password before selecting the NTSA Service Portal (TIMS V2). From there, they can open the My Vehicles section, where all vehicles registered under their personal identification number or company PIN are listed.
After selecting a specific vehicle, users can click on View E-Logbook to display the electronic certificate. The document can then be downloaded, saved electronically or printed if a hard copy is required for personal reference.
NTSA has clarified that existing paper logbooks remain legally valid and will continue to be recognized during the transition period. However, the authority says vehicles with paper logbooks will gradually migrate to the electronic system during future ownership transfers, inspections and other registration-related transactions.
The agency believes the transition will improve efficiency by reducing paperwork, shortening processing times and minimizing opportunities for fraud associated with manual documentation.
The introduction of the e-logbook is expected to support Kenya’s wider digital government strategy by providing motorists with faster, safer and more convenient access to vehicle registration services while strengthening the accuracy and security of the national motor vehicle database.
