NTSA PSV Badge & Vehicle Inspection Report
All commercial car drivers must acquire a PSV License every year. This confirms that you are a taxi driver.
Once you have a commercial license and a vehicle, the national government inspects the vehicle to ensure it conforms to regulations governing safety and carbon emission.
Upload these documents to your driver profile as soon as you receive them. Link to profile
How to get these documents.
To get any one of these two documents, a driver needs an NTSA TIMS account.
That is an online self-service portal that enables Kenyans to apply and pay for vehicle registration, license renewals, and other services.
What must I do?
Log into your TIMS Account through e-citizen NTSA Portal in order to apply for a PSV badge.
In TIMS, you also book an annual inspection appointment at your nearest TIMS Centre.
Visit your nearest cyber cafe if you need help. Payment is only via MPESA.
How long does it take?
PSV Badge: 5 working days for a new badge
Vehicle Inspection Report: 24 hours after inspection
For PSV Badge: Driver License, National ID, Proof of Payment, Police Clearance Certificate.
For Vehicle Inspection Report: Proof of Payment, Logbook or Sales Agreement and PSV Insurance.
What must I bring?
How much does it cost?
PSV Badge: KES 1050
Vehicle Inspection: From KES 1050.