Department of Motor Traffic
Transfer registered vehicle ownership
Draft. Written from the official page, read on 9 November 2026. Not tried in person yet, so check the source before you go.
Steps
Obtain MTA6 and MTA8 forms; current owner completes MTA6 copies
dmt.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Seller keeps A1 and delivers/sends copy A to DMT; passes appropriate pages to buyer
Buyer completes MTA8, keeps record copies and submits B/C with documents to relevant DMT branch
For same-day transfer, check eligibility/exclusions and required physical presence
Pay class-dependent transfer fee and keep DMT receipt, e.g. CMT52 where issued
dmt.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)