The eCert platform, delivered through the Certificate Generation and Distribution System (CGDS), is Jamaica’s official government service for the secure, digital issuance and verification of certificates. The platform is designed, developed, and maintained by the ICT Authority, providing ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) with a modern, centralized system to publish, verify, and distribute official certificates online.
Through CGDS, participating MDAs such as the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) can generate tamper-resistant digital certificates that citizens can easily validate or retrieve via the CGDS Portal.
The system ensures that all certificate records are stored in a secure national repository, enabling real-time validation, fraud prevention, and seamless access to official documents in PDF format.
How CGDS Works
Centralized Certificate Publishing
The ICT Authority provides a secure pipeline that allows MDAs to publish certificate records directly to a national database, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and long-term preservation.
Digital Certificate Retrieval
Citizens can access digital versions of their certificates anytime through the CGDS portal, eliminating delays, manual handling, and the need for in-person collection.
Real-Time Certificate Validation
Employers, agencies, law enforcement, and other authorized users can quickly verify the authenticity of documents through the CGDS validation engine—powered by ICTA’s cybersecurity and identity management frameworks.
Secure, High-Availability Platform
Built and hosted by the ICT Authority, CGDS guarantees high uptime, strong encryption, and robust protection against tampering or fraud.
Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate
Available Through the eCert Platform
Powered by the ICT Authority in collaboration with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ)
The Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate is now digitally accessible through the eCert platform, offering vehicle owners a secure and convenient way to retrieve and verify their official registration records.
The digital certificate is published and secured through CGDS, the government’s centralized certificate repository built and maintained by the ICT Authority (ICTA). TAJ generates the registration data, and ICTA ensures its safe transmission, storage, and availability online.
Key Features
- Instant Digital Retrieval: Access an official PDF version of your Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate anytime, eliminating the need to visit a tax office.
- Secure Verification: Employers, law enforcement, and authorized agencies can validate the certificate’s authenticity in real time.
- Tamper-Proof Design: Certificates are digitally protected through ICTA’s security framework to prevent fraud or alteration.
- National Repository Access: All certificates are stored centrally through CGDS for long-term recordkeeping and easy re-download.
This digital service simplifies the vehicle registration process, reduces wait times, and strengthens the Government of Jamaica’s commitment to secure, citizen-focused digital transformation.
Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness
Digitally Issued Through the eCert Platform
Powered by the ICT Authority in collaboration with the Island Traffic Authority (ITA)
The Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness is now available as a secure digital document through the eCert (CGDS) platform, ensuring faster access, improved security, and seamless verification for motorists and stakeholders.
The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) issues the certificate data, while the ICT Authority manages all aspects of its digital publishing, secure storage, and online availability through CGDS. This partnership ensures that every Certificate of Fitness is authentic, traceable, and easily accessible.
Key Features
- On-Demand Digital Access: Motorists can retrieve their Certificate of Fitness in PDF format via the CGDS portal.
- Instant Verification: Insurance companies, law enforcement officers, and other stakeholders can validate certificate records online within seconds.
- Enhanced Security: ICTA ensures that each certificate is protected by advanced digital safeguards to prevent duplication or fraud.
- Reliable National Repository: Each document is stored centrally using CGDS for consistent, long-term availability.
The digital Certificate of Fitness modernizes how Jamaicans manage vehicle compliance and supports the government’s wider digital transformation strategy led by the ICT Authority.
