Vehicle log card
A vehicle log card is the official LTA record of a vehicle's registration details, including owner, COE, engine, and tax status, used in any sale or transfer.
What it means
The vehicle log card is the official summary of everything LTA records about a registered vehicle. It brings together the registration number, the make and model, the registered owner, the original registration date, the COE category and expiry, engine and power details, the open market value, the registration fees paid, and the road tax status. For older cars it also reflects ownership history, such as the number of previous owners. The log card is generated and held by LTA, and an owner can view or download a current copy through the OneMotoring portal. Because it is the authoritative record, the log card is the document buyers, sellers, dealers, and insurers rely on to confirm the facts of a vehicle rather than taking a seller's word for them.
Why it matters in Singapore
In a market where cars are expensive and the COE clock is always running, the log card is the single most important reference for the true state of a vehicle. It confirms how much COE life is left, what the original OMV and fees were, and how many owners a used car has had. Anyone buying a second-hand car here should read the log card carefully, because details like COE expiry and ownership count feed directly into what the car is worth and what rebates may come back later.
What it means for car owners
As an owner, your log card is your proof of the car's facts. Pull a fresh copy from OneMotoring before selling, transferring ownership, or arranging insurance, so the figures you quote are accurate. When buying used, treat the log card as a checklist: COE expiry, owner count, and engine details all shape the price. The log card records the paperwork side; keeping the car itself in clean, sound condition is what protects its value alongside a tidy record.