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REGISTRATION OF NEW MOTOR VEHICLE
- The following requirements should be fulfilled for the first registration of a motor vehicle in Sri Lanka
- Form (MTA 2) for the registration of motor vehicle
- Two(2) photographs of the vehicle owner (3.5 x 2.5) The Grama Niladhari in the relevant area or the vehicle importer should certify on the reverse of the photograph. If the vehicle owner presents himself and personally submits his application for registration the supervising Officer of the relevant section can certify the photograph on production of the identity card
- A Photocopy of the identity card/driving licence/Passport of the vehicle owner
- In case of a reconditioned vehicle cancelled overseas Certificate of registration (along with English translation of the Certificate)
- Customs entry
- Customs assessment notice
- Relevant invoice relating to new vehicles
- In case of a vehicle purchased in an auction of customs, Ports Authority and three Armed Services the letter and payment receipts obtained from the relevant institution
- Certificate issued by a Motor Vehicle examiner after the vehicle having been examined (Certificate of Weight) or Prototype VIC, Instead of examination certificate of motor-cycles chassis number and engine number are examined and certified by a Motor Vehicle Examiner
- If the vehicle has been imported on an import licence originals of such licence and amendments thereof if available
- Duly perfected Form MTA3 for the registration of absolute ownership
- If registered with a mortgage a copy of mortgage deed
- A separate application should be submitted for the allocation of a specific number within 30000 numbers ahead and Rs.7500.00 is charged additionally
Vehicle Registration Charges
Vehicle Category | Registration Fees(Rs.) | Number Plates Charges (Rs.) | Prototype Charges (Rs.) |
Motor Car | 2000.00 | 1250.00 | 250.00 |
Dual Purpose | 1800.00 | 1250.00 | 250.00 |
Motor Coach | 1800.00 | 1250.00 | 250.00 |
Motor Lorry | 1800.00 | 1250.00 | 250.00 |
Four Wheel Tractor | 1000.00 | 900.00 | 250.00 |
Hand Tractor (Brand New) | 900.00 | 900.00 | 250.00 |
Hand Tractor (Recondition) | 800.00 | 900.00 | 250.00 |
Non Agricultural Land Vehicle | 2000.00 | 900.00 | 250.00 |
Lorry Trailer | 2000.00 | 1250.00 | 250.00 |
Tractor Trailer | 1000.00 | 900.00 | 250.00 |
The rates applicable for vehicle registration and transfer will be revised with effect from
January 1, 2011 in the following manner
(a) Vehicle New Registration Charges
Vehicle Category | Amount (Rs.) |
Motor Car | 5,000.00 |
Dual Purpose | 5,000.00 |
Motor Coach | 5,000.00 |
Motor Lorry | 1,800.00 |
Four Wheel Tractor (Brand New) | 1,000.00 |
Four Wheel Tractor (Recondition) | 1000.00 |
Hand Tractor (Brand New) | 900.00 |
Hand Tractor (Recondition) | 800.00 |
Motor Cycle | 1,000.00 |
Motor Tricycle | 500.00 |
Agricultural Land Vehicle | 2,000.00 |
Non Agricultural Land Vehicle | 4,000.00 |
Motor Lorry - Fork lift | 4,000.00 |
Motor Tricycle Van | 2,000.00 |
Motor Lorry - Prime Mover | 4,000.00 |
Hearse | 1,800.00 |
Motor Ambulance | 1,800.00 |
Lorry Trailer | 2,000.00 |
Tractor Trailer | 1,000.00 |
b). Fees for Registration of Ownership Transfer - Normal Service (Rs.)
Vehicle Category | Transfer Fee | First Time Registration of Absolute Ownership | Registration of Absolute Ownership Each time Thereafter | Registration Of Mortgage | Deletion of Absolute Ownership or Mortgage |
Motor Car, Dual Purpose, Motor Lorry ,Motor Coach, Prime Mover, Non Agricultural Land Vehicle | 1500 | 1250 | 500 | 200 | 300 |
Agricultural land vehicle Three Wheeler | 500 | 1250 | 500 | 200 | 300 |
Motor Cycle | 250 | 1250 | 500 | 200 | 300 |
Fees for Registration of Ownership Transfer - One Day Service (Rs.)
Vehicle Category | Transfer Fee | First Time Registration of Absolute Ownership | Registration of Absolute Ownership Each time Thereafter | Registration of Mortgage | Deletion of Absolute Ownership or Mortgage |
Motor Car Dual Purpose Motor Lorry Motor Coach Prime Mover, Non Agricultural Land Vehicle | 3000 | 2750 | 2500 | 400 | 500 |
Agricultural land vehicle Three Wheeler | 1500 | 2750 | 2500 | 400 | 500 |
Motor Cycle | 500 | 2750 | 2500 | 400 | 500 |
Department of Motor Traffic
No: 581-341,
Elvitigala Mavatha,
Narahenpita,
Colombo 05.
Elvitigala Mavatha,
Narahenpita,
Colombo 05.
Tel: 011 2694331 / 2694332 / 2694333
2694334 / 2694335 / 2694336
2694334 / 2694335 / 2694336
Fax: 011 2694338
Source: Department of Motor Traffic
Source: Department of Motor Traffic
