Tanzania Vehicle Registration Fees Calculator
Registering a vehicle in Tanzania means paying a registration tax, a licence fee that depends on engine capacity, and the HIV Response Levy, plus a transfer fee if you are also changing ownership. Enter the vehicle to see the total.
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Key facts
- Registration tax: 250,000 TZS for a motor vehicle, whatever its engine capacity.
- Licence fee on first registration: 200,000 TZS up to 1,500 cc, 250,000 for 1,501–2,500 cc and 300,000 above that.
- HIV Response Levy: 50,000 TZS up to 1,000 cc, rising to 200,000 TZS above 2,500 cc.
- Change of ownership: 50,000 TZS for a motor vehicle, 27,000 TZS for a motorcycle.
How vehicle registration fees are calculated
TRA charges a flat 250,000 TZS registration tax for a motor vehicle of any cylinder capacity. The licence fee on first registration steps by engine size — 200,000 TZS up to 1,500 cc, 250,000 for 1,501–2,500 cc and 300,000 above that, or 50,000 for a motorcycle, tricycle or bajaji. The HIV Response Levy also steps by engine size, from 50,000 to 200,000 TZS. Electric and hybrid vehicles are charged on power output instead, in their own classes.
Total = 250,000 registration tax + licence fee by cc + HIV Response Levy by cc (+ 50,000 transfer)TRA vehicle registration and licence fees
| Charge | Basis | Amount (TZS) |
|---|---|---|
| Registration tax | Motor vehicle, any engine capacity | 250,000 |
| Licence fee | Up to 1,500 cc | 200,000 |
| Licence fee | 1,501–2,500 cc | 250,000 |
| Licence fee | 2,501 cc and above | 300,000 |
| Licence fee | Motorcycle or tricycle | 50,000 |
| HIV Response Levy | 0–1,000 cc | 50,000 |
| HIV Response Levy | 1,001–1,500 cc | 100,000 |
| HIV Response Levy | 1,501–2,500 cc | 150,000 |
| HIV Response Levy | 2,501 cc and above | 200,000 |
| HIV Response Levy | Motorcycle or tricycle | 50,000 |
| HIV Response Levy | Machinery | 250,000 |
| Change of ownership | Motor vehicle | 50,000 |
| Change of ownership | Motorcycle | 27,000 |
| Duplicate card | Motor vehicle | 50,000 |
| Duplicate card | Motorcycle | 20,000 |
| Driving licence | Five-year licence | 70,000 |
| Electric/hybrid licence | By power output class | 50,000–300,000 |
| Electric registration tax | Smallest battery class | 95,000 |
How to register a vehicle in Tanzania
Registration is handled through TRA. Pay the registration tax, licence fee and HIV Response Levy for the vehicle's class, then submit the registration application with proof of ownership or import, identification and the payment receipts. TRA issues the registration card and number plates; insurance and a roadworthiness inspection are separate requirements, so confirm TRA's current checklist before you travel to the office.
Annual licence renewal, transfers and duplicate cards
The licence fee is an annual charge, while the registration tax and a change-of-ownership fee are paid when the vehicle is registered or transferred. A change of ownership costs 50,000 TZS for a motor vehicle and 27,000 TZS for a motorcycle; a duplicate card costs 50,000 TZS for a vehicle and 20,000 TZS for a motorcycle. The driving licence is 70,000 TZS for five years, with a provisional licence at 10,000 TZS and the test fee at 3,000 TZS.
Vehicle registration examples
Registering a 1,500 cc car for the first time
Rehema bought a used saloon in Mwanza and registered it in her own name.
Registering a 1,500 cc car for the first time costs 550,000 TZS: 250,000 TZS registration tax, 200,000 TZS licence fee (501 – 1,500 cc) and 100,000 TZS HIV Response Levy. Adding a change of ownership adds 50,000 TZS.
A larger 2,500 cc vehicle
Her brother Elias registering a larger vehicle, where the licence fee and levy both step up.
Registering a 2,500 cc car for the first time costs 650,000 TZS: 250,000 TZS registration tax, 250,000 TZS licence fee (1,501 – 2,500 cc) and 150,000 TZS HIV Response Levy. Adding a change of ownership adds 50,000 TZS.
Tanzania Vehicle Registration Fees: assumptions and limits
What it assumes
- Uses TRA's published registration tax, annual licence fee bands and HIV Response Levy, for a private car registered in the owner's name.
- The licence fee depends on the engine capacity band the vehicle falls into.
Where the result does not apply
- Does not include import duty, VAT or excise on an imported vehicle, which are assessed separately before registration.
- Other vehicle classes (motorcycles, goods vehicles, buses) follow their own fee tables and are not covered here.
- Insurance, roadworthiness inspection and any penalties are additional and not included.
Vehicle registration FAQs
How much does it cost to register a car in Tanzania?
For a 1,500 cc car: 250,000 TZS registration tax, 200,000 TZS licence fee and 100,000 TZS HIV Response Levy — 550,000 TZS in total, before insurance or inspection.
What is the HIV Response Levy on vehicles?
A levy introduced by section 5A of the Motor Vehicle (Registration and Transfer) Act, charged by engine capacity: 50,000 TZS up to 1,000 cc, rising to 200,000 TZS above 2,500 cc, and 250,000 for machinery.
How much is a change of ownership?
50,000 TZS for a motor vehicle and 27,000 TZS for a motorcycle, on top of the registration and licence fees.
Are electric vehicles charged differently?
Yes. Electric and hybrid vehicles are registered and licensed by power output rather than engine capacity, with their own fee classes.
What documents do I need to register a car in Tanzania?
TRA's registration checklist sets the documents. Bring proof of ownership or import, identification and the payment receipts for the registration tax, licence fee and HIV levy; confirm the current list with TRA before your visit.
Do I pay the licence fee every year?
Yes. The licence fee is an annual charge, while the registration tax and a change-of-ownership fee are paid when the vehicle is registered or transferred. Confirm the current renewal amount with TRA.
Results are estimates provided for information only and do not constitute financial, legal or tax advice. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
Delta Tech Solutions prepared this page. No external tax, accounting or legal professional reviewed it — the figures were checked against the sources listed above, and you should confirm anything you rely on with the authority that sets it.
Maintained by David M at Delta Tech Solutions · Figures last checked 19 September 2026 · Next check due 19 March 2027
Content updated 24 October 2026
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