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REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
POLICY

  • All vehicles must be physically inspected before registration.
  • Registration initiated at a particular office should be completed at the same office.Bulk Issue of numbers does not require transfer of files.
  • Change of registration number requires approval of the Chief Executive
  • The registration and transfer of an auction car should first be approved by the Director (VIR) or an Officer authorized by him.
  • Registration of right hand-drive vehicles is not allowed
  • Any vehicle which is imported into the country and used on public road must be registered at the DVLA Office.
  • Custom documents in respect of the vehicle must be released by CEPS before DVLA begins registration process

REQUIREMENTS

  • A vehicle could be registered by:
    (i)    owner of the vehicle
    (ii)    authorized agent
    (iii)    declaration (from court)
  • The Owner / Agent must provide the following:
    (i)    Customs documents – released by CEPS
    (ii)    Vehicle for  inspection
    (iii)    Standard Identification Card (i.e. drivers’ license, passport, national identification card or voter ID card )   
    (iv)    Two (2)  Passport size photographs of vehicle owner / authorized agent
    (iv)    Written authorization from owner when an agent is registering the Vehicle on his / her behalf.
    (vi)    Declaration (in the case of a court order)
    (vii)    Company stamp on forms (in the case of an agent authorized by a
     Company)             

PROCEDURE AT ACCRA OFFICE

  • Present vehicle documents to CEPS Officials for verification & release
  • Present released documents  to DVLA office for vehicle inspection
  • Provide proof of identity
  • Make payments according to prescribed fees and collect required forms
  • Fill forms and  present for registration number
  • Issue registration number & make entries in the register
  • Make an inspection of number plates
  • Give out duplicate registration copies to owner / agent

PROCEDURE AT OFFICES OUTSIDE ACCRA

  • Present vehicle documents to CEPS Officials for verification & release
  • Present released documents to DVLA
  • Present proof of  identity
  • Present vehicle for inspection
  • Undertake physical inspection
  • Fill required forms and present to DVLA for registration number
  • Make payments according to prescribed fees
  • Issue registration number & make entries in the register
  • Inspect Number Plates
  • Give out duplicate registration copies to owner/agent

FORM(S) USED

  • Form A
  • VRC

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