Registering a car in Kenya involves specific procedures set by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), varying based on whether the vehicle is new, foreign used, or locally used. Each category requires distinct documentation and processes to ensure legal ownership and roadworthiness.

• For brand new cars, the dealership typically handles the registration, requiring the owner's national ID and KRA PIN certificate.
• Registering a foreign used car starts with customs clearance by a clearing agent, involving documents like the original commercial invoice and a pre-shipment inspection certificate.
• For locally used cars, ownership transfer is completed digitally on the NTSA portal within two weeks of purchase, with both buyer and seller interacting through their eCitizen account.