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SOA · Declarations & certificates

Sworn affidavit in respect of a motor vehicle

The SOA is a sworn affidavit about a motor vehicle, used where the licensing authority requires a signed statement of fact to support a transaction.

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Form code
SOA
Form type
Declarations & certificates
Related vehicle transaction
Supporting affidavit for a vehicle transaction
Who normally uses it
Owners, buyers, sellers and representatives supporting a vehicle application

When you would use the SOA

  • A seller cannot be traced and the position must be stated under oath
  • A discrepancy on a vehicle record must be explained
  • An authority asks for an affidavit before processing

What the SOA asks for

  • Identification of the person or organisation (ID number, or business/traffic register number for a company)
  • Vehicle identification (licence number, VIN/chassis, engine number, make and model)
  • The statement of facts being sworn
  • Commissioner of oaths detail
  • Signature of the applicant or an authorised proxy or representative

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Forms often used with the SOA

DCTDeclaration in respect of lost documentsThe DCT is the declaration that a vehicle or licensing document has been lost, stolen or destroyed, and supports an application for a replacement.DRCApplication for a duplicate registration or deregistration certificateThe DRC applies for a duplicate registration certificate (RC1) or deregistration certificate when the original is lost, damaged or destroyed.NCONotification of change of ownership or sale of a motor vehicleThe NCO tells NaTIS that a vehicle has been sold or that ownership has changed, so the seller is released and the buyer becomes the recorded owner.CNVChange of particulars of notice in respect of a motor vehicleThe CNV records a change to a vehicle's particulars on NaTIS, such as a corrected description, engine number or recorded detail.

The License Guys SA is a private vehicle administration business and is not NaTIS, the RTMC or a licensing authority. This page explains the official SOA form so you know what it is for; the official form itself remains the property of the relevant authority and requirements can change without notice.