How to Renew Your NTSA Taxi PSV Badge
Fast Track Your Hustle: 5 Minutes to Renew Your NTSA PSV TAXI Badge Online
Ready to keep those wheels turning and the fares flowing in 2026? Whether you’re an Uber veteran or a local taxi pro, staying legal means staying on top of your NTSA Taxi PSV Badge renewal . Don’t let an expired badge park your hustle—the process is now faster and more digital than ever!
Here is your ultimate, no-stress guide to navigating the eCitizen NTSA portal and getting your badge renewed in record time.
To renew your NTSA Taxi PSV Badge in 2026, follow this refined step-by-step guide to navigate the eCitizen NTSA portal efficiently.
Requirements
- Active eCitizen Account: Access to the eCitizen portal.
- Digital Passport Photo: A recent photo with a white background in JPG/JPEG format.
- Valid Driving License: Your DL must be valid and include the correct class (e.g., B3 for taxis).
- Certificate of Good Conduct: While some reports suggest it may not be strictly required for every renewal stage, it remains a legal prerequisite for PSV operators.
- Medical Certificate: A valid medical certificate (Form 19) may be required for upload.
Phase 1: Portal Access
- Login to eCitizen: Visit the eCitizen Gateway and log in using your National ID or email and password.
- Verify with OTP: Enter the one-time password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number.
- Select NTSA Service: From the dashboard, choose the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) New Portal.
Phase 2: PSV Application
- Navigate to Driving License:Once inside the NTSA service portal, click on the “Driving License”
- Select PSV Badge Renewal:Locate your active PSV details. Click the “Renew” button next to your taxi badge.
Note: If your badge has already expired, look for the “Apply for PSV Badge” option within the same section.
- Update Personal Info:Confirm your place of birth, blood group, and current physical address.
- Upload Documents:You must upload a recent passport-sized photo (white background, JPG/JPEG format). Some renewals may also require a scanned Certificate of Good Conduct and a valid Medical Certificate.
Phase 3: Payment & Issuance.
- Initiate Payment:After submitting the form, you will be redirected to the payment page. The standard fee is KES 1,050.
- Choose Payment Method:Select M-Pesaor your preferred digital payment method. Follow the prompts to enter your M-Pesa PIN for validation.
- Download and Print:Once the payment is confirmed, a success message will appear. Go to the “Downloads” section to get your PSV Badge PDF.
- Final Step:Print the badge and have it laminated for daily use.
Pro-Tips for 2026
- Avoid the “System Lock”: Ensure your Driving License (DL) is valid before attempting to renew the badge; an expired DL will block the badge renewal process.
- Digital Only: You no longer need to visit NTSA Likoni Road to “release” an old badge unless the system specifically flags a record mismatch.
- Physical Badge: You no longer need to visit NTSA Likoni Road to “release” your old badge from the system; the process is now fully digital.
- Verification: You can use the NTSA Mobile App to verify the validity of your renewed document once issued.
- Processing Time: While digital badges can often be downloaded immediately after payment validation, some applications may undergo a review period of up to 5 working days