Bluebook Ownership Transfer (Naamsari)
Transfer vehicle ownership (Naamsari) and update tax records at the Yatayat office.
Vehicle Ownership Transfer (Bluebook Transfer) 2026
1. When to Transfer Ownership?
According to the Motor Vehicle and Transport Management Act, you must apply for ownership transfer within 15 days of purchasing a second-hand vehicle. Delaying this can lead to daily fines and legal complications if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
2. Required Documents
- Original Bluebook: Must have all taxes cleared up to the current fiscal year.
- Citizenship Certificates: Original and photocopies of both the Seller and the Buyer.
- Valid Insurance: Third-party insurance must be active and transferred/updated to the buyer's name.
- Sales Agreement (Kapali Tamasuk): A formal document stating the sale price and date, signed by both parties and witnesses.
- NID (National ID): The buyer's National ID Number is now mandatory for biometric linking.
- Company Documents: If the seller/buyer is a company, provide the Registration Certificate and a Board Resolution for the sale/purchase.
3. The 2026 Transfer Process
- Step 1: Tax Clearance: Ensure all vehicle taxes and traffic fines (e-Challan) are cleared. You can check this via the Nagarik App or the provincial transport portal.
- Step 2: Vehicle Inspection (Vichalan): Take the vehicle to the Transport Management Office (TMO) for physical verification of the Engine and Chassis numbers.
- Step 3: Online Pre-filing: Many provinces now require pre-filling details on the TMIS Portal to get a submission number.
- Step 4: Biometrics: The buyer must provide live digital biometrics (photo and fingerprints) at the TMO counter.
- Step 5: Fee Payment: Pay the ownership transfer fee (Transfer Tax). This varies by province and vehicle CC/kW but typically ranges from NPR 500 to NPR 2,000 for two-wheelers.
- Step 6: Stamping: The officer will stamp the "Transfer" section of the physical Bluebook or issue a new digital-ready version.
4. Bagmati Province Special: E-Bluebook
Paperless Innovation: If your vehicle is registered in Bagmati Province, once the transfer is complete, the updated Bluebook will automatically appear in your Nagarik App. In 2026, carrying the physical book is optional if you can show the digital QR.
5. Transfer Fees (Indicative 2026)
| Vehicle Type | Transfer Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle / Scooter | NPR 1,500 |
| Private Car / Jeep | NPR 3,000 – 5,000 |
| Electric Vehicles (EV) | NPR 1,000 (Subsidized) |
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