Kingston, Jamaica (McKoy’s Information) – In only one month because the launch of the Digital Motor Automobile Registration Certificates (eMVRC), Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says greater than 65,000 certificates have been issued, marking a significant shift in how Jamaicans register their autos.
The eMVRC, which formally changed the standard paper-based certificates and decal system on July 21, is already seeing robust nationwide adoption, with TAJ confirming that over 10 per cent of the transactions had been accomplished on-line.
Motorists Embracing Change
The brand new digital certificates permits personal motorized vehicle house owners to finish their registration renewal in below 5 minutes utilizing a bank card. That is completed by means of the Certificates Technology and Distribution System, obtainable on the eMVRC Hub on TAJ’s web site at
Commissioner Normal Ainsley Powell praised the progress, saying:
“It may be troublesome to simply accept change, particularly change of this magnitude, however the numbers present that as a individuals, we’re open to enchancment in income companies. I’m particularly impressed that 74 per cent of customers in a current survey reported a seamless course of.”
In-Workplace Requirement for Industrial and Particular Autos
Whereas personal automobile house owners can full the method on-line, public passenger, business, diplomatic, and newly registered autos are nonetheless required to go to a Tax Workplace to finish their registration. Nevertheless, they too are actually being issued digital certificates, changing the outdated paper format.
Two-Yr Validity Choice Gaining Traction
TAJ additionally revealed that over 3,200 motorists have opted into the brand new two-year registration validity—a function that’s at the moment being utilized by 5 per cent of all registrants.
This replace is a part of TAJ’s broader push to modernize and streamline its companies, cut back in-office wait instances, and enhance comfort for the Jamaican public.
