Department of Motor Traffic
Cancel registration of a vehicle removed, destroyed or unusable
For Applicant or current/previous vehicle holder according to the official eligibility rules
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.
Steps
Determine whether vehicle was exported, destroyed, dismantled or permanently unusable
dmt.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Read DMT notice obligation for owner and the specified filing period
Use MTA67 for cancellation and MTA140 for removal abroad, as relevant
Submit cancellation with supporting records and obtain official decision