How To Register For TIMS Account Through Online And How To Login

National Transport and Safety Authority Act (NTSA) TIMS is a no-cost, advantageous, and ideal portal that allows both Kenyans and foreign nationals living and working in Kenya to access and enjoy the NTSA TIMS services.

The services provided cater to individuals, companies, institutions, driving schools, agents, and dealers.

Moreover, it has an online platform that allows anyone to access it at any time and location. Thanks to this, you no longer need to worry about traveling far and standing in queues for hours. Once you have a TIMS account, you can access all these services from the comfort of your home.

Services offered by TIMS/NTSA

1. Car inspection booking
2. Duplicate logbook application
3. NTSA PSV license application and renewal
4. Vehicle registration
5. Application for a reflective number plate
6. Conducting an online car search
7. Motor vehicle booking
8. Drivers’ training curriculum and guidelines
9. The Kenya driving book
10. Confirmation of vehicle ownership transfer

To create your Transport Information Management System (TIMS) account, you will require a few items.

1. Computer or smartphone with working internet
2. Original ID card
3. KRA pin
4. Phone and phone number
5. Please note that opening a TIMS account is free. If you choose to carry out this process in a cyber, pay only for the services but not for the account.

To register for an NTSA TIMS account, follow the steps below:

1. Go to your phone or computer browser and on the search box type in ntsa.go.ke
2. You will land on the homepage of the NTSA/TIMS website. Use this time to familiarize yourself with the page.
3. There will be a list of icons and options at the center of the page to choose which kind of account you want to register.
4. If you want a personal account, choose ‘Individual’ and proceed.
5. Choose the ‘citizen’ option and proceed.
6. Now go to the ‘ID Serial’ box and carefully type in the serial number on the top left corner of your ID card. Please make sure to enter the serial number and not the ID number.
7. Once you are sure you have keyed in the right digits, click ‘verify.’
8. The next page will require you to fill in some information including your KRA pin, your mother’s maiden (middle)
9. After filling all these, click on the ‘send authorization code’ button and wait for a text message to come to your phone.
10. Enter the code as it appears on the message and verifies.
11. The last page will come with another form with different fields to fill including your county of residence and email address. Fill each one carefully to finally finish your registration. Press ‘Next.’
12. TIMS will send you a password via text, which you can use to log in to your account.
13. Go back to the homepage and choose the log-in option.
14. Enter the password that TIMS sent previously and press ‘get code.’
15. Enter this code in the provided box and click ‘sign in.’
16. When your account successfully opens, go to the top right corner of the page to where your name appears and click on it.
17. A drop-down menu will appear. Choose the ‘change password option.
18. Put in a password you will remember and re-enter it for confirmation.
19. Once you are successful, you can now operate and access all available TIMS services.

NTSA TIMS account login

There are two ways that you can log in to access the NTSA TIMS service. You can either log in to your account using your e-Citizen account if you have one or via the TIMS homepage.

Now that you have finished the process of creating your account, you will need to go back to the home page to access the TIMS account login page. Ensure you have your phone with you because you will need it every time to log in to your account

1. On the login section, select the method you will use to log in, which is either your username, national ID, or alien
2. Enter the password that was sent to you via NTSA TIMS SMS service
3. Press on “Get Code” and enter the security code you will receive and click “Sign In” to access your account
4. Once logged into your account, change your password by clicking on your name at the top right corner of the page.
5. A new page will be opened where you will create your password.

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