Affidavit of Vehicle Non-Use (Off-Road Declaration)
Certify under oath that a vehicle has not been driven or kept on public roads because it was in storage, broken down, or awaiting repair. Commonly used at the registering authority to explain licence fee arrears and request the reduction of penalties for an unlicensed vehicle that was off the road, or to support deregistration of a vehicle that is permanently out of use.
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Download Blank TemplateAffidavit of Vehicle Non-Use (Off-Road Declaration) Affidavit — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay licence fees for a car that is not being driven in South Africa?
Licence fees continue to accrue for as long as a vehicle remains registered in your name, even if it is not being driven, and arrears and penalties build up if the licence disc is not renewed. If the vehicle was genuinely off the road, some registering authorities will consider a sworn affidavit explaining the period of non-use when assessing arrears and penalties, and a vehicle that is permanently out of use can be deregistered to stop further fees.
How do I deregister a vehicle that is scrapped or permanently off the road?
Apply at your registering authority to have the vehicle's status changed on eNaTIS, submitting the registration certificate, your ID, and the prescribed application form. A vehicle can be deregistered as permanently unfit for use or as scrapped, after which licence fees stop accruing. If you later want to use the vehicle again, it must be re-registered and pass a roadworthy test before it may be licensed.
How do I make a affidavit of vehicle non-use (off-road declaration) affidavit legally valid in South Africa?
Fill in the affidavit of vehicle non-use (off-road declaration) 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.
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