Motor Vehicle Registration

Motor Vehicle Registration Procedure

1. Access the Online Registration Portal

All new motor vehicle registration applications must now be submitted online through the Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) website at portalzidras.zanrevenue.org

Steps:

Visit the website and click on Login.
Enter your Username — this is the Reference Number of the registering person.
Enter your Password and complete the CAPTCHA verification.
An OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to your registered mobile number, email, or both. Enter the OTP to proceed.
After successful login, navigate to the Motor Vehicle Registration section.
Click on New Registration.
Enter the Chassis Number and TANSAD Number (the chassis number must have been pre-approved by ZBS).
The system will process your application automatically.
If approved, a Control Number will be issued to the applicant for payment and further processing.

2. Documentation and Verification

Before applying, ensure that you have valid identification and supporting documentation. These are required for verification and fraud prevention.

Acceptable Documents to Confirm Identity
You must produce at least one original document from each of the following categories:

Proof of Identity:
National Identity Card and Zanzibar national ID
Passport, Residents permits (for foreigners)

3. Vehicle First Registration Fee

Vehicles registered and taxed for the first time on ZRA records are required to pay the following fees:

Type of Vehicle	Registration Fee (TZS)
Motor Vehicle	130,000
Tricycle or Motorcycle	75,000

Exemptions

Vehicles registered under the disabled exempt taxation class
Vehicles imported under the personal export or new means of transport schemes
Visiting forces vehicles
Vehicles under the direct export scheme
TIC-exempt vehicles

4. Change of Ownership

For Individuals

Sales Agreement
Deed of Gift or Mortgage Deed (if applicable)
Lawyer’s VFD Receipt
Tax Reference Number of the Buyer

For Limited Companies

Sales Agreement
VFD Receipt for Sale
Lawyer’s VFD Receipt
Tax Reference Numbers for both Buyer and Seller

In Case of Untraceable Sellers

Sales Agreement endorsed by a Lawyer
Affidavit of Ownership
Lawyer’s VFD Receipt
Confirmation from BPRA

5. De-registration and Other Services

De-registration (for scrapped, stolen, or fire-damaged vehicles)
Export Clearance for vehicles leaving the country
Blocking/Unblocking of vehicles at the owner’s request