Carte grise to: register a second-hand vehicle

Verified 10 January 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

You buy one second-hand vehicle (car, motorcycle,...) in France or abroad? You have 1 month carte grise to request the new certificate of registration) on the internet or at a authorized motor vehicle professional. If you purchased your vehicle abroad, you must check the formalities to be carried out before the application for registration is filed. We present you with the information you need to know.

You can choose one of the following 3 ways to complete your process:

  • On the website of theANTS: titleContent
  • With smartphone application Simplimat.gouv
  • From a licensed car professional.

Internet

Video - Summary of the approach

Step-by-step approach

You must have a credit card carte grise to pay the cost of your newANTS: titleContent.

The list of documents to be provided differs depending on whether the vehicle was previously registered in France or in a European Union countries or in a other country :

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Vehicle registered in France

You must have your credentials France Connect.

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

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

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

  • Form cerfa no. 13750
  • Proof of domicile carte grise less than 6 months (in the case of co-holders, proof of the one whose address will appear on the
  • Carte grise vehicle, strikethrough with Sold on (day/month/year) or Assigned on (day/month/year), followed by the signature of the former owner
  • Proof of roadworthiness unless the vehicle is exempted.
    If the private car (VP), the van or the motorhome of 3,5 tons maximum is more than 4 years old, the check must be less than 6 months old on the date of filing the application for the new registration certificate. When a counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months allowed to carry it out must not be exceeded.
    If the 2- or 3-wheel motor vehicle or motor quadricycle at more than 5 years old, the check must be less than 6 months old on the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate. When a counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months allowed to carry it out must not be exceeded.
    If the deadline is exceeded, a new check will have to be carried out, at your expense.
  • Certificate of Assignment or an invoice issued by the seller
  • Form cerfa no. 15776 declaration of transfer of the vehicle completed and signed by the old and the new owner. If there are several co-owners, each must sign it. If you have lost the completed and signed form, you will need to contact the seller to redo the form.
  • If you're doing it for someone else: mandate signed and identity document the person you are doing the work for

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

Carte grise You must certify on the honor that the applicant of the vehicle has a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of vehicle registered.

You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's license. However, this may be requested when your file is being examined.

Vehicle registered in an EU country

You must have your credentials France Connect.

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

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

  • Carte grise original, without special mention, or an official vehicle ownership document
  • Carte grise If the person concerned has been retained by the administrative authorities of the country foreigner:
    • Official document indicating this
    • Or valid international motor vehicle certificate issued by those authorities.
  • Proof of domicile carte grise less than 6 months old (or, in the case of joint holders, proof of the person whose address is to appear on the
  • Form cerfa no. 13750
  • Proof of roadworthiness unless the vehicle is exempted :
    If the private car (VP), the van or the motorhome of 3,5 tons maximum is more than 4 years old, the check must be less than 6 months old on the date of filing the application for the new registration certificate. When a counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months allowed to carry it out must not be exceeded.
    If the 2- or 3-wheel motor vehicle or motor quadricycle at more than 5 years old, the check must be less than 6 months old on the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate. When a counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months allowed to carry it out must not be exceeded.
    If the deadline is exceeded, a new check will have to be carried out, at your expense.
    It must have been carried out in France or in a country of the European Union if the vehicle was registered there.
  • Except where the application for registration bears a reference to exemption granted by tax authorities: tax discharge issued by the main revenue from taxes proving that the VAT: titleContent was paid in France. The certificate is not required for a trailer or semi-trailer.
  • Certificate of assignment or invoice issued by the seller
  • Form cerfa no. 15776 declaration of transfer of the vehicle completed and signed by the old and the new owner. If there are several co-owners, each must sign it. If you have lost the completed and signed form, you will need to contact the seller to redo the form.
  • Technical justification for conformity corresponding to the vehicle situation:
    • European Certificate of Conformity (COC) issued by the manufacturer (the COC may be issued as a digital document) or certificate of identification of the vehicle with the Community type issued by the manufacturer or his representative in France or Dreal: titleContent
    • If you have an EU harmonized final registration certificate (EUCC), the certificate of verification of technical data issued by Dreal
    • In all other cases, isolated receipt (RTI) issued by Dreal.

Please note

For further information regarding vehicle type-approval and compliance, please contact your Dreal.

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

Carte grise You must certify on the honor that the applicant of the vehicle has a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of vehicle registered.

You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's license. However, this may be requested when your file is being examined.

If you're doing it for someone else, you have to have a digital copy of the mandate signed and of identity document.

Vehicle registered in another country

You must have your credentials France Connect.

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

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

  • Carte grise original, without special mention, or an official vehicle ownership document
  • Carte grise If the person concerned has been retained by the administrative authorities of the country foreigner:
    • Official document indicating this
    • Or valid international motor vehicle certificate issued by those authorities.
  • Proof of domicile carte grise less than 6 months old (or, in the case of joint holders, proof of the person whose address is to appear on the
  • Form cerfa no. 13750
  • Proof of roadworthiness unless the vehicle is exempted :
    If the private car (VP), the van or the motorhome of 3,5 tons maximum is more than 4 years old, the check must be less than 6 months old on the date of filing the application for the new registration certificate. When a counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months allowed to carry it out must not be exceeded.
    If the 2- or 3-wheel motor vehicle or motor quadricycle at more than 5 years old, the check must be less than 6 months old on the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate. When a counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months allowed to carry it out must not be exceeded.
    If the deadline is exceeded, a new check will have to be carried out, at your expense.
    It must have been carried out in France or in a European Union country.
  • Customs clearance certificate 846 A, unless the application for registration is endorsed with a waiver issued by the customs services
  • Certificate of assignment or invoice issued by the seller
  • Form cerfa no. 15776 declaration of transfer of the vehicle completed and signed by the old and the new owner. If there are several co-owners, each must sign it. If you have lost the completed and signed form, you will need to contact the seller to redo the form.
  • Technical justification for conformity corresponding to the vehicle situation:
    • European Certificate of Conformity (COC) issued by the manufacturer
    • Or certificate of identification of the vehicle with the Community type issued by the manufacturer or his representative in France or Dreal: titleContent
    • Or Isolated Receipt Report (ISR) issued by Dreal.

For further information regarding vehicle type-approval and conformity, please contact your Dreal: titleContent.

Who shall I contact

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

Carte grise You must certify on the honor that the applicant of the vehicle has a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of vehicle registered.

You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's license. However, this may be requested when your file is being examined.

If you're doing it for someone else, you need to have a digital copy of the mandate signed and of identity document.

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

Carte grise You can estimate the cost of the simulator :

Carte grise Calculate the cost of the certificate of registration (ex-

The procedure is carried out on the website of theANTS: titleContent :

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The vehicle has a French registration

Carte grise Request the sale of a used vehicle with French registration

At the fine-minded from the procedure, you get the 3 items following:

  • File Number
  • Accused of registration of your request
  • Provisional Certificate of Registration (PIC), which you need to print. The CPI allows you to circulate for 1 month, only in France, pending receipt of your final Certificate of Registration.

The vehicle has a foreign registration

Carte grise Request the sale of a used vehicle with a foreign registration

At the fine-minded from the procedure, you get the 3 items following:

  • File Number
  • Accused of registration of your request
  • Provisional Certificate of Registration (PIC), which you need to print. The CPI allows you to circulate for 1 month, only in France, pending receipt of your final Certificate of Registration.

An online service is provided to monitor the progress of the process:

Carte grise Follow your application for a certificate of registration (ex-

You will receive the final certificate of registration, sent by La Poste in letter followed, at your home in a period which may vary.

You must pay attention to the address you provide in the online procedure. It must be as complete as possible (building number, apartment number, mailbox number, floor, hallway, staircase, "resident", etc.).

Your mailbox must contain your first and last name.

You can track the shipment of your ticket either with the registration number or with the tracking number of the Post Office. This tracking number was sent to you by email or SMS if you provided your mobile phone number.

With registration number
With mail tracking number

Follow-up of the dispatch of a letter or parcel on the website laposte.fr

Please note

Carte grise You must keep the old certificate of registration (ex- for 5 yearsand then destroy it.

App

You can simultaneously carry out with the seller, each on your smartphone, the declaration of assignment, using the application Simplimat.gouv.

The procedure is completely secure and dematerialized (it is not necessary to fill in a paper cerfa).

You can also apply for your new Certificate of Registration through this same application.

Warning  

The application only supports vehicles registered in the new format (AA-123-AA) and vehicles of type VP, TM, QM, QLEM, CL, CYCL, CTTE, MTL, MTT1 or MTT2.

These include passenger cars, tricycles and quadricycles, 2- or 3-wheel mopeds and motorcycles.

One video explains how this application works:

Vidéo - Video Simplimat: Declaring a Vehicle Transfer

Do you sell or buy a used vehicle?

Welcome to the Simplimat application.

Create your Simplimat account on your smartphone by clicking on the “discover” button, then enter your phone number: A text message with a confirmation code appears to validate your number.

Sign in now with the France Connect service by entering the identifier and password of the digital identity you use on one of your digital accounts such as for example impots.gouv.fr or your AMELI health insurance account.

Then save the personal code that will be used to protect your access to the application.

On the day of the sale, the first step is for the seller of the vehicle, to click on “sell or give away my vehicle”. The seller enters the data relating to the seller.

The next step is for the seller to forward their vehicle file to the buyer. It checks the information in the file and enters the buyer's phone number in order to transmit it to him.

A text message is sent to the buyer inviting him to validate the purchase of the vehicle in the application.

For this, the buyer, with Simplimat, simply scans the QR code that appears on the seller's phone.

It remains to validate the sales record with the buyer.

The folder is displayed and everyone checks all the information before signing the assignment declaration on their screen.

The official transfer declaration document is obtained with one click and is registered in the application.

If you have an iPhone, it will appear on the screen automatically.

If you have an Android phone, you will find it in the “download” folder of your device.

Once the assignment has been signed and registered by the Simplimmat application carte grise, the buyer can request its new assignment. Carte grise It selects the “ask for my information” button.

Carte grise All that remains for the purchaser is to pay the registration taxes to finalize his request for the publication of an assembly in his name.

Once the payment has been made, the printing request is transmitted. Carte grise An Interim Certificate of Registration is available for download pending receipt of the final certificate within 3 or 4 days.

The seller and the buyer can each find the transfer certificate in the application under the heading “consult the list of my vehicles”.

The purchaser will also be able to find his provisional circulation document. The latter is valid for one month.

Simplify your life with Simplimat.

You must perform the following actions.

Step-by-step approach

You can add one or more co-owners.

You must make the payment by credit card.

You can download an Interim Certificate of Registration (IPR). It allows you to move around in France for 1 month.

You will receive the final certificate of registration, sent by La Poste in letter followed, at your home in a period which may vary.

You must pay attention to the address you provide in the online procedure. It must be as complete as possible (building number, apartment number, mailbox number, floor, hallway, staircase, "resident", etc.).

Your mailbox must contain your first and last name.

You can track the shipment of your ticket either with the registration number or with the tracking number of the Post Office. This tracking number was sent to you by email or SMS if you provided your mobile phone number.

With registration number
With mail tracking number

Follow-up of the dispatch of a letter or parcel on the website laposte.fr

Please note

Carte grise You must keep the old certificate of registration (ex- for 5 yearsand then destroy it.

Authorized professional

The authorized car professional will take the steps for you.

Of service charge will be asked of you.

Step-by-step approach

The list of documents to be provided differs depending on whether the vehicle was previously registered in France or in European Union countries or in a other country :

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Vehicle registered in France

  • Carte grise of the vehicle, marked Sold on (day/month/year) or Transferred on (day/month/year), with the signature of all former co-owners
  • Form cerfa no. 13757 from mandate to a professional
  • Proof of identity (original) for each co-holder
  • Proof of domicile carte grise (original) or, in the case of co-holders, proof of the person whose address is to appear on the
  • Carte grise Cost of, by check or credit card
  • Proof of roadworthiness unless the vehicle is exempted :
    If a Private car (VP), van , motorhome of up to 3,5t over 4 years old : The check must be less than 6 months old on the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate (when counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months allowed to carry it out must not be exceeded).
    If a 2- or 3-wheel motor vehicle or motor quadricycle over 5 years old : The check must be less than 6 months old on the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate (when counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months allowed to carry it out must not be exceeded).
    If the deadline is exceeded, a new check will have to be carried out, at your expense.
  • Form cerfa no. 13750
  • Certificate of assignment or invoice issued by the seller
  • Form cerfa no. 15776 declaration of transfer of the vehicle completed and signed by the old and the new owner. If there are several co-owners, each must sign it. If you have lost the completed and signed form, you will need to contact the seller to redo the form.

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

Carte grise You must certify on the honor that the applicant of the vehicle has a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of vehicle registered.

You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's license. However, this may be requested when your file is being examined.

Vehicle registered in an EU country

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

  • Carte grise original, without special mention, or an official vehicle ownership document
  • Carte grise If the person concerned has been retained by the administrative authorities of the country foreigner:
    • Official document indicating this
    • Or valid international motor vehicle certificate issued by those authorities.
  • Proof of domicile carte grise less than 6 months old (or, in the case of joint holders, proof of the person whose address is to appear on the
  • Form cerfa no. 13750
  • Proof of roadworthiness unless the vehicle is exempted :
    If a Private car (VP), van , motorhome of up to 3,5t over 4 years old : The check must be less than 6 months old on the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate (when counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months allowed to carry it out must not be exceeded).
    If a 2- or 3-wheel motor vehicle or motor quadricycle over 5 years old : The check must be less than 6 months old on the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate (when counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months allowed to carry it out must not be exceeded).
    If the deadline is exceeded, a new check will have to be carried out, at your expense.
    It must have been carried out in France or in a country of the European Union if the vehicle was registered there.
  • Except where the application for registration bears a reference to exemption granted by tax authorities: tax discharge issued by the main revenue from taxes proving that the VAT: titleContent was paid in France. The certificate is not required for a trailer or semi-trailer.
  • Technical justification for conformity corresponding to the vehicle situation:
    • European Certificate of Conformity (COC) issued by the manufacturer. It may be issued in the form of a digital document
    • Or certificate of identification of the vehicle with the Community type issued by the manufacturer or his representative in France or Dreal: titleContent
    • If you have an EU harmonized final registration certificate (EUCC), the certificate of verification of technical data issued by Dreal
    • In all other cases, isolated receipt (RTI) issued by Dreal.
  • Certificate of assignment or invoice issued by the seller
  • Form cerfa no. 15776 declaration of transfer of the vehicle completed and signed by the old and the new owner. If there are several co-owners, each must sign it. If you have lost the completed and signed form, you will need to contact the seller to redo the form.

Please note

For further information regarding the type-approval and conformity of vehicles, contact your department's Real.

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

Carte grise You must certify on the honor that the applicant of the vehicle has a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of vehicle registered.

You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's license. However, this may be requested when your file is being examined.

Vehicle registered in another country

  • Carte grise original, without special mention, or an official vehicle ownership document
  • Carte grise If the vehicle has been retained by the administrative authorities of the foreigner country: official document indicating this, or valid international certificate for motor vehicles issued by these authorities
  • Form cerfa no. 13750
  • Proof of domicile carte grise less than 6 months (in the case of co-holders, proof of the one whose address will appear on the
  • Carte grise of the vehicle, marked Sold on (day/month/year) or Transferred on (day/month/year), with the signature of all former co-owners
  • Proof of roadworthiness unless the vehicle is exempted :
    If a Private car (VP), van , motorhome of up to 3,5t over 4 years old : The check must be less than 6 months old on the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate (when counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months allowed to carry it out must not be exceeded).
    If a 2- or 3-wheel motor vehicle or motor quadricycle over 5 years old : The check must be less than 6 months old on the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate (when counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months allowed to carry it out must not be exceeded).
    If the deadline is exceeded, a new check will have to be carried out, at your expense.
    It must have been carried out in France or in a European Union country.
  • For vehicles previously registered in a country outside the European Union : customs clearance certificate 846A, unless the application for registration is endorsed with a waiver issued by customs.
  • Technical justification for conformity corresponding to the vehicle situation:
    • European Certificate of Conformity (COC) issued by the manufacturer. It may be issued in the form of a digital document
    • Or certificate of identification of the vehicle with the Community type issued by the manufacturer or his representative in France or Dreal: titleContent
    • In all other cases, isolated receipt (RTI) issued by Dreal.
Who shall I contact
  • Certificate of assignment or invoice issued by the seller
  • Form cerfa no. 15776 declaration of transfer of the vehicle completed and signed by the old and the new owner. If there are several co-owners, each must sign it. If you have lost the completed and signed form, you will need to contact the seller to redo the form.

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

Carte grise You must certify on the honor that the applicant of the vehicle has a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of vehicle registered.

You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's license. However, this may be requested when your file is being examined.

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

Carte grise You can estimate the cost of the simulator :

Carte grise Calculate the cost of the certificate of registration (ex-

Carte grise In addition to the cost of will charge you a sum corresponding to the service he performs in your place. This amount is freely fixed by the trader.

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

In case of conversion of an old registration (type 123 AB 01, END) in number SIV, an ICC shall also be issued.

An online service is provided to monitor the progress of the process:

Carte grise Follow your application for a certificate of registration (ex-

You will receive the final certificate of registration, sent by La Poste in letter followed, at your home in a period which may vary.

You must pay attention to the address you provide in the online procedure. It must be as complete as possible (building number, apartment number, mailbox number, floor, hallway, staircase, "resident", etc.).

Your mailbox must contain your first and last name.

You can track the shipment of your ticket either with the registration number or with the tracking number of the Post Office. This tracking number was sent to you by email or SMS if you provided your mobile phone number.

With registration number
With mail tracking number

Follow-up of the dispatch of a letter or parcel on the website laposte.fr

Who can help me?

Find who can answer your questions in your region

  • To be helped in the accomplishment of the process if you have difficulties with the internet

    France Services / Maison de services au public

  • To be helped in the accomplishment of the process if you have difficulties with the internet

    Digital Welcome Point

  • For more information about the process

    carte grise 34 00 - Information on the

    Carte grise National interactive voice server providing automated answers regarding the following:

    Carte grise If the user does not get the answer to his question about the taking of the vehicle or the driving license, he will be put in contact with an advisor of the National Agency for Secure Titles (ANTS).

    By telephone

    From the metropolis:

    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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