(1) A person shall not own or drive a motor vehicle or a motor trialer unless the motor vehicle or the trailer is registered under this Act.

(2) A person seeking registration of a motor vehicle or a trailer shall apply in the prescribed form to the Licensing Authority.

(3) Where the Licensing Authority is satisfied that the applicant has complied with all the requirements prescribed by Regulations made under this Act, the Licensing Authority may issue to the applicant a Vehicle Registration Certificate in respect of the motor vehicle or trailer.