Very outdated license on scooter

[BLIXEMPIE]

I have a scooter, with papers and all, that I purchased in 2010. The papers aren't in my name and I can't track down the person in whose name the papers are. Also the license is outdated since 2010. What are my options now and what are the cost implications?

 

[Joker]

I'm in the opposite situation to you - sold a scooter but the papers weren't filed correctly and it's still in my name. Can't track down who has it now..

I think I have to get an affidavit from the police station, and then submit that to the traffic department. Not sure what you could do..

 

[Freshy-ZN]

You two can just sign each others forms as buyer/seller

 

[KalMaverick]

I have a scooter, with papers and all, that I purchased in 2010. The papers aren't in my name and I can't track down the person in whose name the papers are. Also the license is outdated since 2010. What are my options now and what are the cost implications?

Did you try getting the information on the previous owner from the department? If you're lucky they might give you their contact number. If that doesn't work you will have to go to the police and tell them you bought the bike (hopefully have some sort of proof) but never got the papers.

Then as far as I know there will be a long process of having to advertise the bike in order to find the owner and whatnot that takes forever. Then only will they allow you to register the bike on your name without the papers.

Cost-wise the license will basically be around 2 years (from when it last expired) licensing fees and a fine, for a scooter I don't think it will be that much.

 

[KalMaverick]

I'm in the opposite situation to you - sold a scooter but the papers weren't filed correctly and it's still in my name. Can't track down who has it now..

I think I have to get an affidavit from the police station, and then submit that to the traffic department. Not sure what you could do..

Yes, go to the police tell them the situation and explain it is impossible to find the buyer. Then take the affidavit to a vehicle licensing place and tell them to scrap the bike.

You will probably have to pay any outstanding fees/fines, and the person who bought the bike won't be able to register/renew their license. This is a little mean but if you are getting the letters every year to renew or any fines then you will not be able to register any other vehicle you have unless you pay those outstanding fees.

It is possible to register it on the person who actually has the bike's name but as stated above quite a long procedure, if they find you (from the department records) and reimburse you any costs then you can sort it out much quicker.

 

[BLIXEMPIE]

If that doesn't work you will have to go to the police and tell them you bought the bike (hopefully have some sort of proof) but never got the papers.

Like I said, I DO have the papers for the bike, they're just not in my name, and the license is outdated. Is there no easier way to transfer the papers to my name?

 

[KalMaverick]

Like I said, I DO have the papers for the bike, they're just not in my name, and the license is outdated. Is there no easier way to transfer the papers to my name?

D'oh! Misread that.

Just go to your nearest vehicle licensing business. Tell them you have the papers and want to put it in your name.

They will give you a form, as far as I know it is not necessary for the other person to fill in that form, they are supposed to fill in another separate form and give it in.

Just remember though it will be the outstanding fees from 2010, most likely a small fine, as well as the road worthy test required (Think it's around R250 or so last time I did it) and of course the cost of whoever does the process for you.

I personally prefer using Moot Testing Centre, done a couple of bikes there and always do my vehicle license renewals through them.

 

[BLIXEMPIE]

D'oh! Misread that.

Just go to your nearest vehicle licensing business. Tell them you have the papers and want to put it in your name.

They will give you a form, as far as I know it is not necessary for the other person to fill in that form, they are supposed to fill in another separate form and give it in.

Just remember though it will be the outstanding fees from 2010, most likely a small fine, as well as the road worthy test required (Think it's around R250 or so last time I did it) and of course the cost of whoever does the process for you.

I personally prefer using Moot Testing Centre.

Best answer. Thanks man.