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Change of ownership is done at a DVLA office with both the seller and the buyer physically present, the vehicle and its documents. The seller signs a transfer application letter; the buyer leaves with endorsed documents or a new Certificate of Title and registration certificate. Posting on MotorHangar is free and takes about three minutes; you don't need the paperwork to publish.

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Step by step

  1. Sign a transfer application letter Required by law

    The present owner writes and signs an application letter requesting the transfer of ownership to the buyer.

    DVLA Ghana – Services (A3 Change of Ownership)
  2. Gather documents and photos Required by law Seller and buyer

    Bring the vehicle documents, two recent coloured passport-size photos of both seller and buyer, and a valid national ID (Ghana Card) for each of you.

    DVLA Ghana – Services (A3 Change of Ownership)
  3. Go to DVLA together with the vehicle Required by law Seller and buyer

    Both owners must be physically present. Present the transfer letter for verification and the vehicle for physical inspection and authentication of ownership; DVLA may ask for other supporting documents.

    DVLA Ghana – Services (A3 Change of Ownership)
  4. Pay the transfer fee Required by law Seller and buyer

    If the transfer is approved, DVLA issues an invoice and you pay the prescribed fee. Current amounts are on DVLA's fees page.

    Prescribed DVLA fee (see dvla.gov.gh/fees-and-charges)

    DVLA Ghana – Fees & Charges
  5. Complete Form C or the new owner's biometrics Required by law Seller and buyer

    Manual transfer: complete and sign Form C and the other required forms (e.g. VRC) with photos, then receive endorsed vehicle documents. Online transfer: the new owner's biometrics are captured. In both cases the buyer receives a new VRC and roadworthy sticker; online transfers also issue a Certificate of Title.

    DVLA Ghana – Services (A3 Change of Ownership)
  6. Check whether you must keep your number plate Recommended

    DVLA has announced reforms under which the registration number belongs to the owner: the seller removes the plate when selling and the buyer applies for a new number. Ask DVLA whether this is already in force when you sell.

    MyJoyOnline (DVLA CEO interview, Aug 2026)

Documents checklist

Tick what you already have. This stays on your device, and none of it is needed to post your car.

Stay safe when buyers contact you

  • DVLA warns that possessing a car or using its number plate does not make you the owner: only the official DVLA transfer does, so finish it at the office rather than handing over signed papers.
  • DVLA says it cannot change its records if the registered owner did not sign the transfer and cannot be traced; the buyer would then need a court order, so the seller should attend the transfer in person.

Questions

What documents do I need to sell a car in Ghana?
Signed transfer application letter from the present owner; Vehicle documents (Vehicle Registration Certificate / VRC, Certificate of Title where issued); Valid national ID (Ghana Card) of seller and buyer; Two recent coloured passport-size photos of seller and buyer.
Who registers a car sale in Ghana?
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)
Do I need all the paperwork before I post my car?
No. You can publish today and gather the documents while buyers contact you. The ones marked as required by law are needed to transfer ownership.
Is it free to sell my car on MotorHangar in Ghana?
Yes. Posting is free, takes about three minutes, and nothing on the form asks for the paperwork: you will need it when you close the sale, not to publish.

Sources

Checked on 2026-10-14. This is a practical summary, not legal advice. Fees and forms change: confirm with Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) before you sign.