Lost Vehicle Registration Certificate Affidavit
Swear that your vehicle's registration certificate (RC1) has been lost, stolen, destroyed, or was never received, so you can apply for a duplicate at the registering authority. A sworn declaration is required before a duplicate registration certificate can be issued, which you will need to sell, transfer, or license the vehicle.
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Download Blank TemplateLost Vehicle Registration Certificate Affidavit Affidavit — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I replace a lost vehicle registration certificate in South Africa?
Apply for a duplicate registration certificate at your local registering authority (the municipal motor vehicle registration office). You will typically complete the application form for a duplicate document, provide your ID and proof of residence, and submit a sworn affidavit explaining that the original RC1 was lost, stolen, or destroyed. A fee is payable and the affidavit can be commissioned free of charge at any SAPS police station.
Can I sell my car if I lost the registration papers?
You should first obtain a duplicate registration certificate from the registering authority, because the change of ownership cannot be properly processed on eNaTIS without it. Once the duplicate is issued, it replaces the lost original. Selling a vehicle without registration papers also exposes the buyer to risk, so most buyers will insist on seeing the RC1 before paying.
How do I make a lost vehicle registration certificate affidavit affidavit legally valid in South Africa?
Fill in the lost vehicle registration certificate affidavit affidavit, print it, and sign it in front of a Commissioner of Oaths — do not sign beforehand. Bring your ID document. Commissioning is free at any SAPS police station, and Commissioners of Oaths are also available at banks, post offices, and attorneys' offices.
Is this lost vehicle registration certificate affidavit affidavit template free?
Yes. You can generate a completed lost vehicle registration certificate affidavit affidavit PDF or download a blank printable template completely free, with no sign-up required. Your information is used only to generate the document and is not stored after the PDF is created.