The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced that its systems will be unavailable for 60 hours starting Friday, July 17, evening, to allow scheduled preventive maintenance.
In a public notice issued on Friday, July 17, NTSA said the maintenance will begin at 8:00 pm on Friday, July 17, and end at 8:00 am on Monday, July 20.
The temporary shutdown means motorists, vehicle owners, driving schools, transport operators and other users who rely on NTSA’s online services may be unable to access the authority’s digital platforms during the maintenance period.
NTSA said the exercise is aimed at improving the quality and reliability of its services.
“This is to inform all our stakeholders that the NTSA system will have scheduled preventive maintenance on Friday, 17th July 2026 (8:00 pm) to Monday, 20th July 2026 (8:00 am),” the authority said.
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The authority apologized for the inconvenience the downtime may cause and appealed to members of the public for patience and understanding.
“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to offer quality services to you,” NTSA added.
Motorists and other users who require NTSA services have been advised to complete any urgent transactions before the maintenance begins or wait until the systems are restored on Monday morning.
Those requiring assistance during the maintenance period have been advised to contact NTSA through [email protected] or visit the nearest NTSA office.
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NTSA Moves Vehicle Transfer Process Online
This comes a day after NTSA announced changes to the motor vehicle transfer process, allowing motorists to access the service online as part of efforts to digitise services and reduce waiting times.
In a notice issued on Thursday, July 16, the authority said the vehicle transfer process now takes just one day, offering faster processing, reduced queues and a more convenient experience for vehicle owners.
According to NTSA, vehicle transfer services are now available online, with motorists encouraged to apply through the official NTSA platform instead of visiting its offices.
“For motor vehicle transfer services, no more standing in line, waiting for hours, time you could have used to do other important things,” NTSA stated.
How to Apply
To apply for a vehicle transfer, users are required to log in to their eCitizen account and select the NTSA Service Portal.
Once in the portal, navigate to the Motor Vehicle tab and click View.
Select Motor Vehicle Services, then choose Vehicle Transfer and click Apply to begin the application.
Scroll down and click Choose File to upload the original logbook in PDF format.
Next, select the appropriate ownership type and enter the details of the new owner as required.
After confirming that all the information provided is correct, submit the application and proceed to pay the vehicle transfer fee.
Finally, return to the homepage and accept the Consent Notification to complete the vehicle transfer process.
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