Section actions
Duration: Request — 20–30 min; map — a few days
Cost: Regional tax; electricity — cheaper/free
Possible online
Who this guide is for
Section actions
- Vehicle owners in France
- Recent acquirers (new or used)
- Foreigners important a vehicle from abroad
To be prepared in advance
Section actions
- Cerfa (forms)
- Certificate of assignment (for one occasion)
- Technical inspection (if applicable)
Step-by-step procedure
Section actions
- 1When purchasing an opportunity — complete with the seller the transfer certificate (transfer document) and retrieve the old owner's grey card.
- 2Apply to the online ANTS (Histovec, form) within one month of purchase — if not fine.
- 3Pay the tax amount: varies by region, power (tax horses) and engine; electric vehicles are often cheaper/free.
- 4Receive the new grey card by mail (a few days); a provisional certificate is available immediately online.
- 5When moving — update the address of the grey card via the ANTS (this formality is mandatory for every change of address).
- 6Before purchasing, check the history of the vehicle free of charge via Histovec (kilometer, number of owners, status).
Common mistakes
Section actions
- Pass the deadline (1 months) — fine
- Do not update the address of the grey card when moving
- Ignore the requirement of technical control when purchasing an opportunity
Official sources
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Important remark
Rules, tariffs and restrictions (ZFE, Crit的Air) are changing regularly. This information is general; check the current conditions on the official sites of the transport operators and the ANTS.
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