Questions on Registration of vehicles in France
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- What is a carte grise in france?
- Who must register his vehicle in France?
- Deadline for registering a vehicle in France
- What documents are required to register my vehicle in France?
What is a carte grise in france?
The term "carte grise (gray card)" means in France the registration certificate. The French registration certificate (carte grise) is mandatory for French and foreign drivers domiciled in France wishing to travel on public roads in France or resell their vehicle.
Who must register his vehicle in France?
The French registration certificate (carte grise
) is mandatory for French and foreign drivers domiciled in France wishing to travel on public roads in France or resell their vehicle.
Deadline for registering a vehicle in France
The French registration certificate must be requested by the new owner, within less than a month after the vehicle purchase date. Beyond the period of 1 month, the vehicle can not be driven on french public roads as the new owner does not rectify its situation. If police control, the driver faces a fine of the fourth class of up to 750 euros.
What documents are required to register my vehicle in France?
To register a vehicle in his name (application procedure of change in ownership of a used vehicle or registration process of a new vehicle), the applicant must submit the following required documents and be able to prove his identity.
La demande d'immatriculation
CERFA 13750*05. Dated and signed application for registration.
Download CERFA 13750*05
documents provided by the seller with the vehicle:
Carte grise
: registration certificate of the vehicle (original document) crossed out and signed by the seller. (with company stamp if the vehicle is sold by a corporation)Certificat de cession
: Original certificate of transfer signed by the seller (with company stamp if the vehicle is sold by a corporation)Contrôle technique
: Copy of technical inspection under 6 months. (if vehicle 4 years +)Déclaration d'achat
(statement of purchase) if the vehicle is purchased through an automotive professional.
Supporting documents:
- photocopy of both sides of a supporting document of identity (not outdated) of the new holder.
- photocopy of a proof of residence in France (less than 6 months)
- photocopy of driving license