Vehicle Change of Ownership Affidavit
Declare under oath that you sold or transferred a vehicle but the buyer failed to register the change of ownership on eNaTIS, leaving the vehicle in your name. Used to dispute traffic fines, licence fee arrears, and e-toll charges for a vehicle you no longer own, and to support a request that the registering authority update its records.
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Download Blank TemplateVehicle Change of Ownership Affidavit Affidavit — Frequently Asked Questions
I sold my car but the buyer never changed ownership - what can I do?
Submit a notification of change of ownership (NCO) form to your registering authority as soon as possible, attaching whatever proof of the sale you have, such as a bill of sale or payment records. A sworn affidavit setting out the date of sale, the buyer's details, and the fact that the vehicle is no longer in your possession supports the NCO and can be used to dispute fines and licence fees raised against you after the sale.
Am I liable for traffic fines on a car I already sold?
While the vehicle remains registered in your name on eNaTIS, fines, licence fees, and e-toll charges will continue to be directed to you. To dispute them, make written representations to the issuing authority with proof that the vehicle was sold before the offence date, such as a commissioned affidavit and the notification of change of ownership. This is why sellers should always submit the NCO themselves rather than relying on the buyer.
How do I make a vehicle change of ownership affidavit affidavit legally valid in South Africa?
Fill in the vehicle change of ownership 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 vehicle change of ownership affidavit affidavit template free?
Yes. You can generate a completed vehicle change of ownership 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.