Over 4,000 electronic motor vehicle registration certificates issued since new system took effect – TAJ

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that over 4,000 new electronic motor vehicle registration certificates have been issued since the new system took effect on Monday.

The agency has discontinued the issuance of physical certificates and stickers.

The change has drawn mixed reactions from members of the public.

In addition to the new electronic system, a two-year validity period is now available, adding to the previous options of six months and one year.

As a result, the owner of a private motor vehicle with a 1,500cc engine can now choose to license their vehicle at a cost of $6,300 for six months, $12,600 for 12 months, or $25,200 for two years.

Motorists must have a valid email address—or access to one—to renew or register their motor vehicle, whether doing so in person at a tax office or online via the TAJ’s website: www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.

Individuals registering their motor vehicle at a tax office must provide the cashier with their email address as part of the process.

TAJ says it has dedicated support teams stationed at various tax offices to assist with ensuring a smooth registration process during this transition.

At the end of the in-office process, customers will receive an official receipt for the transaction.

Instructions for accessing the electronic certificate will be sent via email.

As previously available, owners of private motor vehicles (white plates) still have the option to renew their registration online via the TAJ website.

However, they no longer need to visit a designated tax office to collect their registration documents. Instead, they will receive an email with instructions on how to access the electronically issued certificate.

TAJ notes that all motor vehicle information is accessible to the relevant authorities, including the Jamaica Constabulary Force, insurance companies, and financial institutions, for the purpose of validating the document.

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