Personally Imported Car Registration

[carbuddy]

Hi All,

I want to know if there is a unregistered personally imported vehicle and some other one needs to register it in Sri Lanka, will that registered person in Sri Lanka will be the second owner of the car? If it is so is there a way to be the 1st owner?

Thanks.

[Crosswind]

Assume that X is the importer and Y is the buyer.

X can register the vehicle under Ys name or Y can get all documents from X and get it registered under Y's name. IN both these cases, Y will be the first owner.

You need the following documents (excerpt from motortraffic.gov.lk). You probably won't need the documents which I have striked out.

1. MTA – 2 Application Form

2. Two 2.0 x 2.5 inch photographs of the owner of the vehicle (The Grama Niladhari of the relevant area or the vehicle importer should certify on the reverse of the photograph)

3. A photocopy of the national identity card, driving license or the valid passport of the owner of the vehicle.

4. Custom entry (custom 53)

5. Originals of receipts for customs duty payments (Assessment notice)

6. In case of a brand new vehicle, the relevant invoice.

7. In case of a reconditioned vehicle, foreign registration certificate (with the English translation)

8. If the vehicle has been imported with an import permit, the relevant permit.

9. For registration of absolute ownership, the relevant MTA-3.

10. In case of registration with a mortgage, a copy of the mortgage deed.

11. In case of a vehicle obtained at auction held by the customs, three armed forces or courts, the letter obtained from the relevant authorities and the receipt..

12. For vehicles that were shipped subsequent to 01.03.2007 and coming under H.S. codes 8702, 8703, 8704 and 8705, pre-export examination certificate.

13. For brand new vehicles, prototype of the relevant vehicle model or the relevant weight measuring certificate.

14. In case of registration under the name of a business, a photocopy of the registration certificate of that business.

15. Motor vehicle examiner’s report for motor vehicles.

16. 02 postcard size colour photographs depicting the front and the body of the relevant vehicle. (Chassis Number should be mentioned and the applicant should sign them.)

17. In case of a motor bicycle, the packing list certified by a motor vehicle examiner.

18. In case of an imported reconditioned motor cycle, in addition to the customs document, the engine and chassis numbers should be certified by a motor vehicle examiner.

19. For a motor vehicle produced or assembled in this country, the letter by the Assistant Commissioner approving the chassis and engine number should be submitted.

20. When imported on duty free concession, duty free permits.

Edited March 18, 2013 by Crosswind

[carbuddy]

Crosswind, Thank you very much for quick revert back.

Here X is not a car importer. He personally imported the vehicle for his use but not yet registered and he (X) is selling it to Y .

[Crosswind]

Doesn't matter as long as all the documents are intact. If its a late registration, there may be a fine and/or palm grease.

[REDLINE]

If the importer doesn't have garage number plates he will be registered as the first owner. In this case since he has imported it for personal use he will be registered as the first owner.

[dpbatagoda]

Assume X is the importer and Y is the buyer.

If X is a registered importer (has VAT registration and garage numbers under his business name) then, Y will be the first owner and Y has only to fill MTA2.

Else Y will be the second owner. It's a normal one day transfer and you have to fill MTA2, MTA6 & 8. in vehicle registration book X name appear as first owner and transferred date is same as the registered date.

Hope this helps.