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Department of Motor Traffic

Transfer registered vehicle ownership

Research draft. Sources were collected on 9 November 2026; not every page was read in full. Current rules and the full application process are unverified. Follow the linked official source before acting.

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Steps

  1. Obtain MTA6 and MTA8 forms; current owner completes MTA6 copies

    dmt.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)

  2. Seller keeps A1 and delivers/sends copy A to DMT; passes appropriate pages to buyer

  3. Buyer completes MTA8, keeps record copies and submits B/C with documents to relevant DMT branch

  4. For same-day transfer, check eligibility/exclusions and required physical presence

  5. Pay class-dependent transfer fee and keep DMT receipt, e.g. CMT52 where issued

    dmt.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)
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