This service allows individuals or companies to book an appointment at a Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (MIC) and pay for their motor vehicle inspection. This service is provided by Rwanda National Police (RNP).
A motor vehicle that passes the inspection receives a certificate at the inspection center. A motor vehicle that does not pass the inspection is required to attend a second visit until it passes the inspection. The second visit is booked within 14 days after the first visit.
The bill id for an application for a Motor Vehicle Inspection Appointment has a validity of 1 hour, which expires if it is not paid for in the given time and the applicant is required to re-apply.
The processing time for this service is 1 day. The service cost and the validity of the certificate depend on the size of the vehicle as described in the Official Gazette. Click here for more info; page 26. The price also depends on the visit made (first or second visit); the second visit costs 20% of the first visit.
NOTE:
Private vehicles will go for a motor vehicle inspection once a year after acquiring the motor vehicle inspection certificate
Commercial motor vehicles that carry passengers and goods will go for a motor vehicle inspection twice a year (Every 6 months) after acquiring the motor vehicle inspection certificate.
How much do I pay for an application for a Motor Vehicle inspection appointment?
The cost depends on the vehicle type.
Do I need an IremboGov account to submit my application for a Motor Vehicle appointment?
You can apply for this service with or without an Irembo account.
How do I create an Irembo account?
To create an Irembo account, click here.
What are the requirements needed to apply for a Motor Vehicle inspection appointment for an individual vehicle?
The applicant should have:
The vehicle’s plate number
A valid definitive driving license with a category that corresponds to the vehicle being applied for
No outstanding traffic fines
A valid phone number, email address, or both.
What are the requirements needed to apply for a Motor Vehicle Inspection Appointment for company cars?
The company receives a company code from the Motor Vehicle Inspection Center which is used to make the deposit as well as apply for Motor Vehicle Inspection Appointment for the company cars. The applicants should have:
The company code.
A vehicle’s plate number.
A valid definitive driving license with a category that corresponds to the vehicle being applied for.
What is next after paying for this service?
You will visit the Motor Vehicle Inspection center you selected in the application. After the inspection;
You will be provided with a certificate if the vehicle passes inspection.
You will be required to attend the 2nd visit if the vehicle does not pass the inspection. If the vehicle still doesn’t pass the inspection even after the 2nd visit, you will be required to attend a second visit until the vehicle passes the inspection. The applicant must go for the second visit not more than 14 days after the first visit.
How long should I wait until I have my Motor Vehicle appointment certificate?
You will get it as soon as your vehicle passes the inspection.
What is the validity of the Motor Vehicle appointment certificate?
The certificate is valid for 6 months for transportation vehicles and 1 year for private vehicles.
How do I get my appointment notification in case I lost it?
You will contact Irembo support at support@irembo.com or call 9099 for assistance.
Can I download another payment receipt for a Motor Vehicle inspection appointment if the one I had is lost/damaged?
Yes, you can download the payment receipts as many times as possible.