Paso a paso
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Write a letter of sale Requerido por ley Vendedor y comprador
RTSA requires a letter of sale (or donation) for a change of ownership. Both parties also need copies of their identity documents (NRC or passport).
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Notify RTSA of the change of ownership Requerido por ley
The seller fills in RTSA's online Notification of Vehicle Change of Ownership with the registration number, the buyer's name and ID number, and the date of sale. RTSA warns that failure to notify a change of ownership renders the vehicle impoundable.
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Get a ZRA tax clearance for change of ownership Requerido por ley Vendedor y comprador
A Zambia Revenue Authority tax clearance certificate for change of ownership is required.
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Get a police anti-theft report and swear a general affidavit Requerido por ley Vendedor y comprador
Obtain a police report from the anti-theft of motor vehicle department and a general affidavit.
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Have the vehicle physically inspected by RTSA Requerido por ley Vendedor y comprador
An RTSA physical inspection report is required. The vehicle must also have a valid roadworthiness certificate and road tax.
K64 (inspection report)
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Sign Form MVR 1 and lodge the transfer Requerido por ley Vendedor y comprador
Seller and buyer both sign Form MVR 1 and submit it with the original registration certificate and the documents above; RTSA issues a change of ownership certificate.
K476
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Arrange new insurance Requerido por ley Comprador
Insurance ceases after the change of ownership, so the buyer needs their own cover before driving.
RTSA – Vehicle Registration (Change of Ownership)
Lista de documentos
Marca lo que ya tienes. Esto se queda en tu dispositivo, y nada de esto es necesario para publicar tu auto.
Mantente seguro cuando los compradores se pongan en contacto contigo
- RTSA states that a vehicle whose change of ownership was not notified can be impounded: file the online notification on the day of the sale.
Preguntas
- ¿Qué documentos necesito para vender un auto en Zambia?
- Original motor vehicle registration certificate; Letter of sale (or donation); ZRA tax clearance certificate for change of ownership; Copies of ID for buyer and seller (NRC or passport); RTSA physical inspection report; Police report from the anti-theft of motor vehicle department; General affidavit; Form MVR 1; Valid roadworthiness certificate and road tax.
- ¿Quién registra una venta de auto en Zambia?
- Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA)
- ¿Necesito toda la documentación antes de publicar mi auto?
- No. Puedes publicar hoy y reunir los documentos mientras los compradores te contactan. Los que están marcados como requeridos por ley son necesarios para transferir la propiedad.
- ¿Es gratis vender mi auto en MotorHangar en Zambia?
- Sí. Publicar es gratis, toma unos tres minutos, y nada en el formulario pide la documentación: la necesitarás al cerrar la venta, no para publicar.
Fuentes
Verificado el 2026-10-14. Este es un resumen práctico, no un consejo legal. Las tarifas y formularios cambian: confirma con Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) antes de firmar.