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Vehicle registration renewal in Mozambique

Written from published rules on 26 August 2026. Not monitored for changes since. A starting point, not official advice — confirm anything that matters with Direção Provincial de Transportes e Comunicações (Provincial Directorate of Transport and Communications) or a designated Motor Vehicle Service (Serviços de Viação e Trânsito).. Rules here vary, so check carefully.

Renewing a vehicle registration in Mozambique typically involves ensuring the vehicle has passed its mandatory inspection, settling any outstanding traffic fines, and then submitting the required documentation to the provincial transport and communications directorate or a designated service point. The process ensures the vehicle remains legally compliant for road use.

Your timing

It is advisable to begin the renewal process several weeks before the expiration date. This allows time for scheduling a mandatory vehicle inspection, addressing any potential issues found during the inspection, and accounting for administrative processing times. Waiting until the last minute may result in operating the vehicle with an expired registration, which can lead to fines.

Start 30 days ahead

This estimate accounts for the time it might take to schedule and complete the mandatory vehicle inspection, pay any outstanding fines, and allow for the administrative processing of the renewal application.

The process

  1. 1Ensure all outstanding traffic fines associated with the vehicle are settled.
  2. 2Submit the vehicle for a mandatory technical inspection at an approved inspection center to obtain an inspection certificate.
  3. 3Gather all necessary documents, including the vehicle's original registration certificate, the inspection certificate, proof of payment for fines, and the owner's identification.
  4. 4Visit the Direção Provincial de Transportes e Comunicações or a designated Serviços de Viação e Trânsito.
  5. 5Submit the complete set of documents and pay the applicable renewal fees.
  6. 6Collect the updated vehicle registration certificate upon successful processing.

What to bring

  • Original vehicle registration certificate (Livrete or DUAT)
  • Vehicle inspection certificate (Certificado de Inspeção Periódica Obrigatória)
  • Proof of payment of traffic fines (if applicable)
  • Owner's identification document (e.g., BI/Passport, NUIT)
  • Proof of road tax payment (Selo de Veículo) for the current year (may be required or checked during the process)
  • Proof of valid motor vehicle insurance (may be required or checked during the process)

Who handles it

Direção Provincial de Transportes e Comunicações (Provincial Directorate of Transport and Communications) or a designated Motor Vehicle Service (Serviços de Viação e Trânsito).

The cost for renewing a vehicle registration in Mozambique includes the fee for the mandatory technical inspection, any outstanding traffic fines, and the registration renewal fee itself. These fees can vary based on the type of vehicle and current regulations. It is essential to confirm the precise amounts with the Direção Provincial de Transportes e Comunicações or the inspection center.

What commonly goes wrong

  • Operating a vehicle with an expired registration can result in fines and penalties.
  • Ensure the vehicle passes the technical inspection; any deficiencies must be corrected before a certificate is issued.
  • Outstanding traffic fines must be paid in full before the registration can be renewed.
  • The required documents must be current and original where specified; photocopies may not be accepted without verification.

Sources

Other documents in Mozambique

Vehicle registration renewal in other countries

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