The following requirements should be fulfilled for the first registration of a motor vehicle in Sri Lanka Form (MTA 2) for the registration of motor vehicle
Two(2) photographs of the vehicle owner (3.5 x 2.5) The Grama Niladhari in the relevant area or the vehicle importer should certify on the reverse of the photograph. If the vehicle owner presents himself and personally submits his application for registration the supervising Officer of the relevant section can certify the photograph on production of the identity card
A Photocopy of the identity card/driving licence/Passport of the vehicle owner
In case of a reconditioned vehicle cancelled overseas Certificate of registration (along with English translation of the Certificate)
Customs entry
Customs assessment notice
Relevant invoice relating to new vehicles
In case of a vehicle purchased in an auction of customs, Ports Authority and three Armed Services the letter and payment receipts obtained from the relevant institution
Certificate issued by a Motor Vehicle examiner after the vehicle having been examined (Certificate of Weight) or Prototype VIC, Instead of examination certificate of motor-cycles chassis number and engine number are examined and certified by a Motor Vehicle Examiner
If the vehicle has been imported on an import licence originals of such licence and amendments thereof if available
Duly perfected Form MTA3 for the registration of absolute ownership
If registered with a mortgage a copy of mortgage deed
A separate application should be submitted for the allocation of a specific number within 30000 numbers ahead and Rs.7500.00 is charged additionally
