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carte grise: registering a used vehicle

Verified 22 November 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

You buy one used vehicle (car or motorcycle for example) in France or abroad and you want register ?

You 1 month to request the new carte grise.

The process is carried out on the internet or to a qualified automotive professional. It is no longer possible to do the gait in the prefecture or sub-prefecture.

We present you the information you need to complete the process.

On the Internet

Video - Process Summary

Step-by-step approach

List of documents to be provided differs depending on the vehicle was previously registered in France or in another country.

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In France

You must have transfer code, which was given to you by the previous owner of the vehicle.

You must have a digital copy (photo or scan) following documents ::

  • Form cerfa 13750
  • Proof of domicile less than 6 months (in case of co-holders, proof of the person whose address is to appear on the carte grise)
  • carte grise of the vehicle, with Sold on (day/month/year) or assigned on (day/month/year), with the signature of all former co-holders
  • If the vehicle is more than 4 years old: proof of technical inspection except where the vehicle is exempted. It must be less than 6 months old (2 months if one counter-visit has been prescribed). If the time limit is exceeded, you will have to carry out a new check, at your expense.
  • If you do the walk for someone else: mandate signed identity document of the person for whom you are taking the

You must certify on the honour that the carte grise applicant has a vehicle insurance certificate and a driving licence corresponding to the category of the vehicle registered.

You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's licence. But this can be requested when you are investigating your file.

You must provide the following information:

  • Identity of the holder (and possibly co-holders) of the carte grise (name, first names, sex, date and place of birth, telephone number and email address)
  • Your bank details

Abroad

You must have a digital copy (photo or scan) following documents ::

  • carte grise of origin, without specific mention, or an official part of the vehicle's ownership
  • If the carte grise has been kept by the administrative authorities of the foreigner: official document indicating it (or valid international certificate for automobiles issued by those authorities)
  • Form cerfa 13750
  • Proof of domicile less than 6 months (in case of co-holders, proof of the person whose address is to appear on the carte grise)
  • carte grise of the vehicle, with Sold on (day/month/year) or Assigned on (day/month/year), with the signatures of all former co-holders
  • If the vehicle is more than 4 years old: proof of technical inspection except where the vehicle is exempted. It must be less than 6 months old (2 months if one counter-visit has been prescribed). If the time limit is exceeded, you will have to carry out a new check, at your expense. It must have been carried out in France (or in a European Union country).
  • If the vehicle was previously registered in an EU country : tax receipts issued by the main tax receipts certifying that VAT has been paid in France
  • If the vehicle was previously registered in a country outside the European Union : Customs clearance certificate 846A, unless the application for registration is endorsed with an exemption notice issued by Customs
  • If you do the walk for someone else: mandate signed identity document of the person for whom you are taking the
  • If the old carte grise cannot be provided or does not match the imported vehicle or does not identify it or does not include all the mandatory, supporting documentation corresponding to your situation:
    • European certificate of conformity issued by the manufacturer, published if necessary in a language other than French. It may be issued as a digital document.

    • Certificate of identification with a Community type

    • Isolated Receipt Report (ISR) prepared by a Dreal: titleContent

You must certify on the honour that the carte grise applicant has a vehicle insurance certificate and a driving licence corresponding to the category of the vehicle registered.

You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's licence. But this can be requested when you are investigating your file.

You must provide the following information:

  • Identity of the holder (and possibly co-holders) of the carte grise (name, first names, sex, date and place of birth, telephone number and email address)
  • Your bank details

The cost of carte grise is variable. It depends in particular on the characteristics of the vehicle and the region in which you live.

You can estimate the cost of carte grise using this simulator:

Calculate the cost of the Certificate of Registration (ex carte grise)

The procedure is carried out on the website of theTWO: titleContent.

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You must a credit card. You must also have your ID FranceConnect.

You have a scanner, digital camera, smartphone or tablet with photo function.

If you do not have this hardware:

Of numeric points (with computers, printers and scanners) are available in every prefecture and in most sub-prefectures. You can do the process there. You can be helped by digital mediators if you encounter difficulties using the internet.

You may also be accompanied by a house France Services ::

Who shall I contact

At the end of the process on the Internet, you get 3 elements:

  • A file number
  • An acknowledgement of your application
  • An Interim Certificate of Registration (ICC), which you must print. The CPI allows you to travel during 1 month, only in France, while waiting to receive your carte grise.

An online service allows you to track the progress of carte grise manufacturing:

Follow your carte grise request

You will receive your carte grise under secure fold, generally in the 7 working days.

However, the time limit may be longer if your application is incomplete or must be analysed by the instructor department (the carte grise can only be manufactured after this stage). The time limit may also be longer depending on the number of requests being processed.

If you are not present during the passage of the letter, a notice of passage will be filed. You then 15 days to retrieve your document at La Poste (or give power of attorney to a third party to do it for you). After this period, the title is returned to the sender. You will need to contact the ANTS to have it returned.

Please note

you must keep the old carte grise for 5 years, then destroy it.

With a qualified professional

The qualified automotive professional will take the steps for you.

Step-by-step approach

The list of documents to be provided differs depending on the vehicle previously registered in France or in another country.

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It is registered in France

  • carte grise of the vehicle, closed with the words Sold on (day/month/year) or Assigned on (day/month/year), with the signatures of all former co-holders
  • Form cerfa 13757 to a professional
  • Proof of technical inspection, if the vehicle is more than 4 years old and is not exempted. It must date less than 6 months (2 months if counter-visit has been prescribed). If the time limit is exceeded, you will have to carry out a new check, at your expense.
  • Form cerfa 13750
  • Form cerfa 15776 declaration of transfer of the vehicle completed and signed by the former and new owner. If there are multiple co-owners, everyone must sign it. If you have lost the completed and signed form, you will need to contact the seller to resubmit the form.
  • Certificate of insurance of the vehicle to be registered

Driving licence corresponding to the category of vehicle to be registered

You must also specify the identity of the holder (and possibly the co-holders) of the carte grise: name, first names, sex, date and place of birth, telephone number and email address.

It is registered abroad

  • carte grise of origin, without specific mention, or an official part of the vehicle's ownership
  • If the carte grise has been kept by the administrative authorities of the foreigner: official document indicating it, or international certificate for automobiles in force issued by those authorities
  • Form cerfa 13750
  • Proof of domicile less than 6 months (in case of co-holders, proof of the person whose address is to appear on the carte grise)
  • carte grise of the vehicle, closed with the words Sold on (day/month/year) or Assigned on (day/month/year), with the signatures of all former co-holders
  • If the vehicle is more than 4 years old: proof of technical inspection, except where the vehicle is exempted. It must be less than 6 months old (2 months if one counter-visit has been prescribed). If the time limit is exceeded, you will have to carry out a new check, at your expense. It must have been made in France, or in the European Union if the vehicle was registered there.
  • For vehicles previously registered in a European Union country : the tax receipt issued by the main tax receipt attesting that the VAT has been paid in France.
  • For vehicles previously registered in a country outside the European Union - Customs clearance certificate 846A, unless the application for registration is accompanied by a waiver issued by Customs.
  • If you do the walk for someone else: mandate signed identity document of the person for whom you are taking the
  • If the old carte grise cannot be provided or does not match the imported vehicle or does not identify it or does not include all the mandatory, supporting documentation corresponding to your situation:
    • European certificate of conformity issued by the manufacturer, published if necessary in a language other than French. It may be issued as a digital document.

    • Certificate of identification with a Community type

    • Isolated Receipt Report (ISR) prepared by a DREAL

You must certify on the honour that the carte grise applicant has a vehicle insurance certificate and a driving licence corresponding to the category of the vehicle registered.

You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's licence. But this can be requested when you are investigating your file.

You must provide the following information:

  • Identity of the holder (and possibly co-holders) of the carte grise (name, first names, sex, date and place of birth, telephone number and email address)
  • Your bank details
  • Form cerfa 15776 declaration of transfer of the vehicle completed and signed by the former and new owner. If there are multiple co-owners, everyone must sign it. If you have lost the completed and signed form, you will need to contact the seller to resubmit the form.
  • Certificate of insurance of the vehicle to be registered

Driving licence corresponding to the category of vehicle to be registered

You must also specify the identity of the holder (and possibly the co-holders) of the carte grise: name, first names, sex, date and place of birth, telephone number and email address.

The cost of carte grise is variable. It depends in particular on the characteristics of the vehicle and the region in which you live.

You can estimate the cost of carte grise using this simulator:

Calculate the cost of the Certificate of Registration (ex carte grise)

In addition to the cost of the carte grise, the professional will charge you an amount corresponding to the service he performs in your place.

This sum is freely fixed by the trader.

Who shall I contact

One Interim Certificate of Registration (ICC) is issued immediately. It allows you to move around for 1 month (in France only) waiting to receive your final carte grise.

In case conversion former registration (type 123 AB 01, FNI) SIV, an ICC is also issued.

FYI  

There is an online service to keep track of the progress of the process:

Follow your carte grise request

You will receive your carte grise under secure fold, generally in the 7 working days.

However, the time limit may be longer if your application is incomplete or must be analysed by the instructor department (the carte grise can only be manufactured after this stage). The time limit may also be longer depending on the number of requests being processed.

If you are not present during the passage of the letter, a notice of passage will be filed. You then 15 days to retrieve your document at La Poste (or give power of attorney to a third party to do it for you). After this period, the title is returned to the sender. You will need to contact the ANTS to have it returned.

Please note

you must keep the old carte grise for 5 years, then destroy it.

Who can help me?

Find who can answer your questions in your region

  • To be helped in the completion of the process if you have difficulties with the Internet

    France Services / House of services to the public

  • To be helped in the completion of the process if you have difficulties with the Internet

    Digital Home

  • For more information about the process

    A national interactive voice server providing automated responses regarding carte grise, driver's licence, national identity card and passport.

    If the user does not get the answer to his question about the carte grise or driving licence, he will be contacted by an adviser of the National Secured Securities Agency (ANTS).

    By phone

    From the city:

    34 00 (cost of a local call)

    From overseas:

    09 70 83 07 07

    From the foreigner:

    +33 9 70 83 07 07

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