Vehicle Export Clearance

Important Notes when you Export a Vehicle
1. All vehicles exported from South Africa needs a Vehicle Export Clearance from the SAPS
2. Only the title holder ( owner ) can apply for a export clearance.
3. A 3rd party can apply for a export clearance on behalf of the owner if the owner gives the 3rd party written authorisation.
4. The vehicle must be presented at the SAPS premises and must be able to be driven.
5. The export clearance is usually valid for 90 days - it is important that a extended period is applied for with the application as period cannot be extended after issue.
6. When a export clearance is obtained all transactions on the e-natis system are blocked and no further transactions like license renewals etc can be executed.
7. After the export clearance is issued make sure that all particulars on the clearance certificate is correct as it can not be rectified at a later stage.
8. Duplicates of a Vehicle Export Clearance can not be obtained

SARPCO Countries
In order to combat the illegal trafficking of motor vehicles in the Southern African region, the implementation of a unique police clearance was agreed upon by the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Co-operation Organisation (SARPCCO) in terms of Resolution number 15 of its 4th AGM in 1999. The South African Police Service has observed that some members of the community are not aware of the procedure in obtaining SARPCCO Vehicle Clearance Certificates before they export or import vehicles to and from other SARPCCO member countries.
here are eleven active SARPCCO member countries and they are Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The purpose of the SARPCCO Vehicle Clearance is that the document serves as proof that a vehicle was not reported as stolen in a SARPCCO country where it had been registered before it was taken to another SARPCCO country for purposes of registration.
The following is required when applying for a SARPCCO Vehicle Clearance Certificate:
* the vehicle in question to be physically checked by the clearance officer
* the registration document of the said vehicle
* an identity document for personal identification
* passport.
The SARPCCO Clearance Certificate is issued by a suitably qualified member of the SAPS specially appointed as a clearance officer at any Vehicle Identification Section around the country. The Vehicle Clearance Certificate is issued during normal working hours and there is no cost involved for such certificate. The document is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. If the clearance certificate expires, the process must be repeated.

SARPCCO Vehicle Clearance Certificates is not the only document required for the purpose of import or export. Customs and Excise, the Department of Transport and the Department of Trade and Industry will require additional documents. In order to alleviate unnecessary delays persons who plan to import or export a vehicle are requested to make contact with their nearest clearance office. The consequence of failing to have the vehicle certified is that one might receive a stolen vehicle in the process

How to apply for a Export Permit

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EXTRACT FROM THE OFFICIAL SAPS WEBSITE
http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07052315151001.htm

23 May 2007

In order to combat the illegal trafficking of motor vehicles in the Southern African region, the implementation of a unique police clearance was agreed upon by the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Co-operation Organisation (SARPCCO) in terms of Resolution number 15 of its 4th AGM in 1999. The South African Police Service has observed that some members of the community are not aware of the procedure in obtaining SARPCCO Vehicle Clearance Certificates before they export or import vehicles to and from other SARPCCO member countries.

There are eleven active SARPCCO member countries and they are Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The purpose of the SARPCCO Vehicle Clearance is that the document serves as proof that a vehicle was not reported as stolen in a SARPCCO country where it had been registered before it was taken to another SARPCCO country for purposes of registration.

The following is required when applying for a SARPCCO Vehicle Clearance Certificate:

* the vehicle in question to be physically checked by the clearance officer
* the registration document of the said vehicle
* an identity document for personal identification
* passport.

The SARPCCO Clearance Certificate is issued by a suitably qualified member of the SAPS specially appointed as a clearance officer at any Vehicle Identification Section around the country. The Vehicle Clearance Certificate is issued during normal working hours and there is no cost involved for such certificate. The document is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. If the clearance certificate expires, the process must be repeated.

SARPCCO Vehicle Clearance Certificates is not the only document required for the purpose of import or export. Customs and Excise, the Department of Transport and the Department of Trade and Industry will require additional documents. In order to alleviate unnecessary delays persons who plan to import or export a vehicle are requested to make contact with their nearest clearance office. The consequence of failing to have the vehicle certified is that one might receive a stolen vehicle in the process.

Vehicle Export Police Clearance , ARPCO Police Clearance

All vehicles Exported from South Africa must be in possession of a Police Clearance. Depending on the destination country it would be either a normal Police Clearance for Export or a SARPCO Clearance.

Documents needed for a Vehicle Export police Clearance or SARPCO Export Clearance differ from inspection office to inspection office but in essence the following documents will be needed by us to obtain a Export Clearance on your behalf.

Documents Needed and Process to follow:

• Download and Complete the Client Sheet

• Download and Complete the Authorisation to obtain a Vehicle xport Clearance

• Download and Read the Export Information Letter

• Original registration certificate where the owner and the title holder is the same person.

• Proof of address of the exporter

• Certified copy of the owners ID ( Or the original ID)

• Vehicle must have a valid license disk or temporary permit.

• Copy of recipient in, in country exported to ( Clear fax copies)

= ID Book

= If the person is not a citizen of that country a copy of his passport and residents or work permit

Cost and fees

If the vehicle to be exported is registered in a company name the following additional documents is needed.

• The BRN certificate - it is the certificate issued by the licensing authorities to business entities for vehicle transactions.

• Copy of the ID of the proxy of the business.

• Invoice from the owner of the vehicle to the recipient

If the vehicle is presented for export by a foreign national who exports the vehicle for a export police clearance the following additional documents are needed.

• Proof of purchase by the foreign national.

Process for us to obtain a Export Police Clearance or a SARPCO Clearance on your behalf.

• Download forms above as indicated.

• Scan and email us al the forms

• We will prepare the documents

• We will collect the vehicle from your premises, present the vehicle to the SAPS, obtain the Export Police Clearance or SARPCO Clearance and deliver the vehicle and documents to u.

Turn around time for Police Clearance

• We need the vehicle from about 6:00 in the morning till 16:00 the afternoon

• Depending on the relevant department the issue of the Police Export Certificate can take one to 3 days.

SARPCCO currently is an organization of twelve member countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Vehicle Export Clearance

Download and Complete

• Complete Application Forms

• Scan and Email or Fax to us with needed forms.

• We will be in contact on receipt

Or you can E-Mail us at Info@gmtm.co.za

Cost and Fees

As there are many permutations for a Vehicle Police Clearance these prices are a indication only.