The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has outlined how motorists can verify the authenticity of the electronic logbooks (eLogbooks) ahead of the June 10 rollout.
In a notice on Friday, May 22, the NTSA says motorists and the public can instantly confirm whether an eLogbook is genuine or counterfeit by scanning the QR code printed on it.
Once scanned, the authority says, the system generates real-time verification and validity details linked directly to the vehicle’s official record.
“To verify the authenticity of an eLogbook, interested parties may scan the QR code printed on the eLogbook. The verification and validity information will be generated instantly,” NTSA stated.
After scanning the code and verification, the eLogbook will reveal the vehicle’s registration number, certificate number, and the status of the vehicle, whether it has been paid for or not.
It will also include the make of the vehicle, the model, and the body type, as well as the colour of the vehicle, as revealed by NTSA.
However, for users seeking more detailed information beyond basic verification, the authority stated that motorists must request a copy of the request search as provided by the law before such information can be released.
Full motor vehicle records can only be accessed through a formal copy of records search request, in line with Section 5 of the Traffic Act (Cap 403), which governs disclosure of official vehicle data.
“To access the complete motor vehicle records, a copy of the records search must be requested as provided under Section 5 of the Traffic Act (Cap 403),” it added.
According to the authority, the QR-based system is part of its broader digital registry reforms aimed at reducing fraud, enhancing traceability of vehicle ownership, and improving access to transport data.
NTSA is rolling out the digital logbooks, scrapping the traditional paper logbooks in a move that is seen as a way of digitising government services.
It is expected to be rolled out on Wednesday, June 10, in what NTSA says will eliminate fraud that has largely been witnessed in the vehicle ownership process.
The logbook will feature advanced security measures, including encryption and secure hashing, that will prevent forgery and unlawful alterations.