How do I check a car's logbook before buying?

Before paying for a locally used car, confirm who owns it and whether it is security for a loan.

1. Sign in to eCitizen and open the NTSA service.
2. Choose Motor Vehicle Search and enter the number plate.
3. Pay the search fee with M-Pesa.
4. Check that the owner's name matches the seller's ID and that no financier or caveat is recorded.

If the logbook is held by a bank, ask the seller how the loan will be cleared before transfer.