Local Allocation of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
and Engine Number
Members of the public are hereby informed that the National Transport
Authority (NTA) has revised the allocation of the Vehicle Identification and
Engine Numbers of motor vehicles and trailers and motorcycles under the
circumstances mentioned below.
If the original chassis number is not legible or defaced or not found (check list
code ‘R’) and if the vehicle is repaired after an accident and the original VIN is
not available or defaced or engine changed/engine number defaced/engine plate
defaced or illegible (check list code ‘B’) to current owners or companies
(check list code ‘Y’) is being allocated on payment of the prescribed fee.
In line with the above, current owners (including companies) of motor vehicles
and trailers and motorcycles are hereby requested to apply for the local VIN or
Engine Number at the Registry Section of the main office, Cassis in the
recommended form (available at the counters of the Plaine Lauzun and Forest
Side Vehicle Examination Centres and main office, Cassis and NTA website nta.govmu.org) with the documents required as per the respective check lists.
The NTA solicits your understanding and usual co-operation.
National Transport Authority
MSI Building
Royal Road
Les Cassis
25 July 2016
INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST – COLOUR CODE ‘R’
R
FILE REF. No…………………………………..(As from Application Form)
VIN to be allocated if not legible or defaced or not found
Item No.
Requirements
Checked
(Tick if
submitted;
otherwise
cross)
1
2
Affidavit confirming ownership of vehicle
Photocopy of National Identification Card or passport
identifying page (production of original required)
3
Photocopy of recent proof of address not exceeding 2
months from date of application (Utility Bill)
(production of original required)
4
Stamped memo from police with D/B or O/B Number
mentioning intention to procure a local VIN from the
NTA
5
Registration Book of vehicle
6
Duly completed and signed application form
7
Any other documents if required by the NTA
OFFICIAL USE
Certified Correct by
Signature:
Date:
INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST – COLOUR CODE ‘B’
B
FILE REF. No…………………………………..(As from Application Form)
VIN to be allocated if vehicle repaired after an accident and VIN not available or
defaced or Engine changed/Engine no. defaced/Engine plate defaced or illegible
Item No.
Requirements
Checked
(Tick if
submitted;
otherwise
cross)
1
2
Affidavit confirming ownership of vehicle
Photocopy of National Identification Card or passport
identifying page (production of original required)
3
Photocopy of recent proof of address not exceeding 2
months from date of application (Utility Bill)
(production of original required)
4
Stamped memo from police with D/B or O/B Number
mentioning intention to procure a local VIN from the
NTA
5
6
Last Registration Book of vehicle
Receipt of purchase (as appropriate and as required by
the NTA)
Surveyor’s report
Vehicle roadworthiness and vehicle safety Certificate
from a Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer
registered with the Mauritius Council of Registered
Engineers
Duly completed and signed application form
Any other documents if required by the NTA
7
8
9
10
OFFICIAL USE
Certified Correct by
Signature:
Date:
COMPANY CHECKLIST – COLOUR CODE ‘Y’
Y
FILE REF. No…………………………………..(As from Application Form)
If applicant is a Company, documents from either CODE ‘R’ OR ‘B’ CHECKLIST shall have to be
produced by its official representative, together with the following additional documents:
Item No.
1
2
Requirements
Checked
(Tick if
submitted;
otherwise
cross)
Photocopy of Company’s Business Registration Card
(Original to be produced)
Letter (on letter head and stamped) from company
confirming that applicant is its representative and is
fully entitled to apply for a VIN on behalf of the
company.
OFFICIAL USE
Certified Correct by
Signature:
Date: