Vehicle Gift Affidavit
Declare under oath that a vehicle is being transferred as a gift with no money or other consideration exchanged, so the recipient can register the change of ownership at the registering authority without declaring a purchase price. Commonly used when a car, bakkie, or motorcycle is given to a family member and the eNaTIS change of ownership must reflect that the transfer was not a sale.
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Download Blank TemplateVehicle Gift Affidavit Affidavit — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I give my car to a family member in South Africa without selling it?
Yes. Ownership of a vehicle may be transferred as a gift, but the change of ownership must still be registered on the eNaTIS system. The current owner completes a notification of change of ownership and the recipient applies to register the vehicle in their name at the registering authority. An affidavit confirming that the vehicle was a gift with no purchase price helps explain the transaction to the registering authority.
What documents do I need to transfer a gifted vehicle at the registering authority?
The recipient generally needs the vehicle's registration certificate, the completed change of ownership forms signed by both parties, certified copies of both ID documents, and proof of residence. A roadworthy certificate is required before the vehicle can be licensed in the new owner's name, and normal registration and licensing fees still apply even though no purchase price was paid.
How do I make a vehicle gift affidavit affidavit legally valid in South Africa?
Fill in the vehicle gift 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 gift affidavit affidavit template free?
Yes. You can generate a completed vehicle gift 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.