Transferring a motor vehicle in Uganda: checklist
Pending verification: The current URA vehicle-transfer fee and forms. Treat the flagged points as provisional and confirm them before relying on them.
In brief
Transferring a vehicle properly protects you from the buyer's later fines and liabilities. This checklist covers the steps.
Who it's for & when to use it
Who it's for: Buyers and sellers of used vehicles.
When to use it: When buying or selling a registered motor vehicle.
When not to use it: For first registration of a new/imported vehicle.
The checklist
1. Document the sale
- Sign a sale agreement recording the parties, the vehicle, the price and the date.
- Exchange the logbook and copies of identification.
2. Transfer at URA
- Lodge the transfer of registration with URA and pay the fee.
3. Notify the change
- The seller should give notice of the change of ownership to avoid continued liability (Traffic and Road Safety Act s.33).
4. Confirm
- Confirm the registration now shows the buyer, and keep the receipts and the signed agreement.
Key authorities
- Traffic and Road Safety Act, Cap. 361 (2023 Revision) — s.33.
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Last reviewed 9 June 2026; next review due 9 June 2027.
This resource is a practitioner orientation and general information, not legal advice, and does not create an advocate–client relationship. It is AI-generated. Ugandan law changes and chapter and section numbers were revised in the 2023 Laws of Uganda. Verify every statute, rule, form, fee and authority against the current primary source — and the specific facts of your matter — before relying on it.