Bike Name Transfer Fee in Bangladesh: Complete BRTA Guide (2026)

Buying a used bike in Bangladesh means one critical step before you can legally call it yours: the name transfer through BRTA. Skip it, and the bike is still legally registered to the previous owner, no matter who paid for it.

This guide covers the exact fee based on BRTA's official formula, the full document checklist, and the step-by-step process.

What Is a Bike Name Transfer?

A name transfer is the process of updating BRTA's records to replace the seller's name with the buyer's. Until this is done, the previous owner remains legally responsible for the bike. Any traffic violation, accident, or legal issue involving it can still trace back to them.

For the buyer, riding a bike still in someone else's name complicates insurance claims, resale, and police checks. The name transfer gives you clean legal ownership.

Bike Name Transfer Fee in Bangladesh: The Official BRTA Formula

According to BRTA's published fee schedule under the Motor Vehicle Act and Rules, the ownership transfer fee for motorcycles is calculated as 1/3 of the base registration fee, not a flat fixed amount.

The current base registration fees, confirmed from BRTA's official data, are:

• Up to 100cc: ৳4,200
• 101cc to 150cc: ৳5,600

Applying the 1/3 formula:

Table 1: Official BRTA Ownership Transfer Fee by CC

Source: BRTA's official Motor Vehicle fee schedule (Registration and Ownership Transfer) under the Motor Vehicle Act and Rules. Verify the current figure for your specific bike at bsp.brta.gov.bd.

What Is the Total Cost You Actually Pay?

The transfer fee (1/3 of registration fee) is just one part of what you pay. Additional mandatory components bring the total higher.

Table 2: Estimated Total Cost of Name Transfer

Estimated total for a 101-150cc bike with an existing RFID plate: ৳1,867 + ৳540 + ৳450 = ≈৳2,857

Estimated total if no RFID plate exists: ৳1,867 + ৳540 + ৳450 + ৳2,200 = ≈৳5,057

For a 100cc or below bike with an existing RFID plate, the estimated total is approximately ৳2,390. Without a plate, approximately ৳4,590.

These are component-level estimates based on BRTA's published fee structure. Most bikes registered after BRTA introduced digital plates will already have an RFID plate. For older bikes carrying a traditional plate, the ৳2,200 charge applies. Use the BRTA Fee Calculator at bsp.brta.gov.bd for the confirmed total before going to the bank.

Additional Out-of-Pocket Costs

A few costs outside the BRTA fee structure are also mandatory:

Non-Judicial Affidavit: Both parties must sign a Sales Contract on a ৳300 non-judicial stamp paper, notarized with photographs and thumb impressions. Notary charges typically add ৳200 to ৳500.

Revenue Stamp: The seller attaches a ৳10 revenue stamp when signing the TTO form.

Loan Clearance Certificate: If the bike was purchased on financing, the seller must provide a clearance certificate from the lender. BRTA will not process the transfer without it.

Documents Required for Bike Name Transfer

Have this checklist ready before visiting the BRTA circle office. A missing document means a wasted trip.

From Both Seller and Buyer:

1. Attested NID (National ID) copy. Originals must be produced for verification at BRTA.

2. Signed Sales Contract (Affidavit) on ৳300 non-judicial stamp paper, with photographs and thumb impressions of both parties, executed through a notary.

From the Seller: 

3. Signed TTO (Transfer of Title of Ownership) form with a ৳10 revenue stamp attached. 

4. Signed TO (Transfer of Ownership) form. 

5. Original Digital Registration Certificate (Smart Card) or existing Blue Book. 

6. Valid tax token. If it has expired, it must be renewed before the transfer can proceed. 

7. Loan clearance certificate from the bank, if applicable.

From the Buyer: 

8. Completed TO and TTO forms. These are available at any BRTA circle office or downloadable from bsp.brta.gov.bd. 

9. 3 stamp-sized color photographs and 1 passport-sized photograph. 

10. Sample signature form with full name in English, father's or husband's name, address, and photographs.

Step-by-Step: How to Complete the Name Transfer at BRTA

Step 1: Complete the Affidavit. Both seller and buyer visit a notary with their NIDs, photographs, and a ৳300 non-judicial stamp paper. The notary prepares the Sales Contract and both parties sign with thumb impressions.

Step 2: Fill all required forms. Download the TO and TTO forms from bsp.brta.gov.bd or collect them at the nearest BRTA circle office. The seller signs the TTO form and attaches the ৳10 revenue stamp. The buyer completes the TO form with personal details.

Step 3: Submit documents at BRTA. Go to the BRTA circle office where the bike is registered. Submit the full document package. The officer verifies everything and, if in order, issues an Assessment Slip with the exact deposit amount.

Step 4: Pay the fee. Pay at a BRTA-enlisted bank using the Assessment Slip. Alternatively, pay through the BSP portal at bsp.brta.gov.bd via bKash or Nagad. Collect the money receipt.

Step 5: Vehicle inspection. Return to BRTA with the receipt. A Motor Vehicle Inspector physically verifies the chassis and engine numbers against the submitted documents.

Step 6: Receive the acknowledgment slip. After inspection, BRTA issues an acknowledgment slip confirming the transfer is in process. Carry this along with the affidavit while riding. The new Smart Card in the buyer's name is issued after full verification. BRTA notifies by SMS when it is ready for collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official BRTA formula for bike name transfer fee?

Per BRTA's official Motor Vehicle fee schedule, the ownership transfer fee for motorcycles is 1/3 of the base registration fee. For bikes up to 100cc the transfer fee is approximately ৳1,400, and for 101-150cc bikes it is approximately ৳1,867. These are the transfer fee figures before the Smart Card, inspection, and number plate costs are added.

What is the total cost of a bike name transfer in Bangladesh?

For a 101-150cc bike with an existing RFID plate, the estimated total is approximately ৳2,857 (transfer fee + Smart Card ৳540 + inspection ৳450). Without an RFID plate, add ৳2,200, bringing it to approximately ৳5,057. Use the fee calculator at bsp.brta.gov.bd for the exact figure.

Does the tax token carry over to the new owner?

Yes. The remaining validity of the existing tax token transfers to the buyer. You do not pay a new road tax as part of the name transfer. If the tax token has expired, it must be renewed before BRTA will accept the transfer application.

What if the seller has a bank loan on the bike?

The seller must provide a loan clearance certificate from the lending bank. BRTA will not process the transfer without it, regardless of any private arrangement between buyer and seller.

Final Thoughts

The bike name transfer fee in Bangladesh is not a flat number. Per BRTA's official Motor Vehicle fee schedule, it is calculated as 1/3 of the base registration fee, coming to approximately ৳1,400 for 100cc bikes and ৳1,867 for 101-150cc bikes. Add the Smart Card, inspection, and RFID plate where needed, and your total comes to roughly ৳2,390 to ৳5,057 depending on the bike's situation.