Below are the steps when applying for the new plates.
Manual application
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Acquire application form from NTSA
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Indicate vehicle particulars, type of plates needed
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Deliver fully filled form to NTSA offices
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Make payment (Sh3,000)
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Wait for a text notification to pick up your plates
Online application via TIMS
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Subscribe to receive SMS – send NTSA to 22847
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Log on to www.ntsa.go.ke
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Click on the TIMS logo
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Go to apply reflective number plate
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Choose the type of vehicle that needs a new plate
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Indicate the plate type
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Indicate person to pick them
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Indicate the point of collection
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Pay Sh3,000 application fee via mobile money or card
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Preferred plates cost Sh30,000
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Motorcycle plates cost Sh1,500
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NTSA will alert you via text message when plate will be ready.
Motorists will in the next 18 months be expected to have acquired the new digital number plates for their vehicles.
The government launched the plates on Wednesday at the General Service Unit (GSU) Recce unit Headquarters in Ruiru where the plates are being produced.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has been tasked with rolling out the plates in compliance with the Traffic Act, 2016.
The new plates contain enhanced security features which are aimed at making forgery or duplication of the plates impossible.
The security features will also allow law enforcement agencies to track vehicles and enable the Kenya Revenue Authority to track tax evaders.
The features include a QR code, NTSA serial number, the Kenyan flag, a hologram and a microchip.
The front and the back plates, which have aesthetically pleasing fonts and designs will be different from each other.
The new plates will be fitted on all imported vehicles at the point of entry, but owners of already registered vehicles will have to apply for the new plates.
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