FICA Requirements

Please note: no cars may be released without the required documentation

Download FICA act

Private Individuals

Original ID
Utility Bill (not be older than 3 months) with current residential address

Non S.A. Residents

Foreign buyers may submit copies of Passports, Valid VISAs or Traffic register certificates instead of IDs.

Dealers & Companies

Proxy and buyer’s ID
Traffic register certificate
Business proof of residence
Letter with proxy and buyers details
Business registration documents (CK, CC, PTY)
Owner / manager / GM ID (The person that signed proxy letter)
Please note: Self printed copies from WINDEED, DEED SEARCH etc. may not be used.

Trusts

Trust deed
ID’s of all trustees
Proof of address for the trust
Proof of address for all trustees
Tax clearance certificate (if vat registered)
Authorization letter to buy on behalf of trust
Letter of authority issued by the master of the high court

Sole Proprietors

Owner’s ID original
Utility Bill with current residential address
If registered for VAT, SARS letter with VAT Number
Letter on a company letterhead confirming the existence of the business as a sole proprietorship

Partnerships

Partnership agreement
Proof of business address
SARS letter with VAT Number
Partners’ ID copies and Proof of residential address
Resolution letter (authorising representative to buy on behalf of company)
Proxy details/BRN certificate/Dealer stocking certificate/Traffic Register certificate (from the License Department)

Additional Notes

Drivers Licenses may NOT be used as form of identification.
A marriage certificate may be submitted as proof of spouse’s address.
A lease agreement may be submitted to Motus Auto Auction, for those renting from agencies.
Buyers residing or operating from someone else’s premises may submit an affidavit with an ID copy of the premises’ owner.