Background
Regulatory context: the Ministry of Public Works and Transport issued Prakas No. 123 on 23 May 2025 to set the administrative forms and procedures for vehicle registration, issuance of license plates, and removal of vehicles from the register. Prakas No. 123, dated 23 May 2025, defines the forms and procedures for vehicle registration, license plate issuance, and removal of vehicles from the national register.
The prakas specifies the documentary requirements for Cambodian nationals registering motor vehicles. The regulation requires Cambodian nationals to present a national identity document, the original vehicle tax book, a technical inspection certificate, and a vehicle sale or purchase letter when registering a vehicle.
Scope of Application
The prakas applies to the administrative process for registering motor vehicles and issuing identifying license plates to Cambodian nationals as administered under MPWT authority. It also covers procedures for removing a vehicle from the national register (de-registration) and the forms to be used during verification and plate issuance.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Main documentary requirements listed by MPWT include:
- Proof of identity: a Khmer national identity card (copy or a fingerprinted copy taken in front of the registration officer) with the original ID presented for verification, or an identity certificate issued by the General Department of Identification.
- Vehicle tax documentation: the original vehicle tax book (document for tax registration).
- Technical compliance: a valid technical inspection certificate for the vehicle.
- Transaction proof: the original vehicle purchase or sale letter evidencing the transfer of ownership.
The prakas explicitly requires presentation of originals or certified copies for officer verification when processing registrations.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Automotive dealers, vehicle service providers, and individual owners must prepare the specified original documents to complete registration and plate issuance under the prakas. Businesses involved in vehicle sales will need to ensure sale/purchase letters and tax documents are prepared in the formats required by MPWT to avoid administrative delays.
Official Source
Source: MPWT Facebook post and Prakas No. 123 (dated 23 May 2025) on the forms and procedures for vehicle registration, license plate issuance, and removal from the vehicle register. MPWT contact hotline: 1275. Original post: https://www.facebook.com/mpwt.gov.kh/posts/pfbid02CcHrRoh7DpxDZwD5NuHhQR3kUnLDWG8vFJUExTPnDUjtENcnkKm6pyK9fwWeLZyxl
