Private website, independent from the French State. Our fees cover our assistance service. You can complete your procedures free of charge (excluding registration taxes) on ants.gouv.fr. (Authorisation No. 188573)
Office Carte Grise
Online vehicle registration service for France
Monday to Friday - 9am-12pm and 2pm-6pm (CET)
Garage, dealer or broker in France: after the purchase declaration, the transfer declaration (déclaration de cession) takes the vehicle out of SIV stock and protects your company. Cerfa 15776, DA receipt, transfer code, 15-day deadline, €15 incl. VAT, and the chain through to the buyer’s change of ownership.
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Motor traders in France: the purchase declaration (déclaration d’achat) records stock in the SIV without putting the carte grise in your company name. Cerfa 15776, Kbis, manager ID, the receipt to hand to the buyer, €10 incl. VAT, plus how it links to transfer and W garage flows.
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After moving house in France you have 1 month to update the address on your registration certificate. SIV sticker or new title (FNI / 4th change), documents, fine risk, leasing cases and how to file online with an accredited professional.
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French W garage certificate: who it is for (garages, dealers, body shops…), removable plates, documents (Cerfa 13752, company extract), €53.76 incl. VAT total, Nov–Dec renewal window, and how it differs from temporary WW plates.
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Buying a used classic car and getting collection status on the same French registration: documents (transfer, FFVE, roadworthiness), costs, steps, and the combined online path.
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Beyond a standard change of ownership: divorce or death, leasing, company name change, error correction, technical modification, plate cloning and driving-licence help — how to pick the right path.
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COC for French carte grise: what the European certificate of conformity is for, when it is mandatory for an import, how it differs from RTI and FFVE, documents, cost (€40 + manufacturer fee), and how to order online.
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French quitus fiscal for carte grise: when it is mandatory for an EU import, how it differs from the 846A, documents, €60 incl. VAT fee, timelines, and how to order online to unblock registration.
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French FIV (fiche d’identification du véhicule): when you need it, Cerfa 13754/13757 documents, cost, timelines, link to duplicates and imports, and how to order online to unblock your contrôle technique.
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French temporary WW registration: 4-month validity, documents, cost, difference vs W garage, and how to sequence tax clearance, COC and definitive foreign-vehicle registration.
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How to request a duplicate French registration certificate after loss, theft or damage: documents, Cerfa forms, costs, timelines, pitfalls (MOT, address) and online filing with an accredited provider.
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2026 fiscal horsepower prices region by region, detailed Y1 tax calculation (age, energy, utility vehicles), worked examples and links to our simulators to estimate the real cost of your carte grise.
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No ANTS transfer code, expired code, or declaration already filed with a professional: detailed scenarios, seller/buyer checklists and practical solutions to complete your change of ownership in 2026.
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30+ year conditions, detailed photo file, 60/30 € fees, three paths (owner, purchase, import), Brexit, Crit’Air/LEZ nuances and aftercare once the collection mention is on the carte grise.
Read more »Since France moved vehicle registration online through the ANTS (the national agency for secure documents), buyers and sellers have to handle registration changes themselves. When a used vehicle is sold between private individuals, the seller must declare the sale the day after it happens — and that declaration generates a code the buyer cannot do without.
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We have put together the essential checklist for every road user in France — driver, motorcyclist or cyclist. And if you are missing a piece of equipment, don't worry: we found the site you need. Drivecase specialises in road-safety accessories, training and prevention programmes.
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Discover the role of the ANTS (now officially France Titres) for your carte grise and driving-licence procedures. Avoid delays by using an accredited service.
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We recently came across a video by French comedian Arnaud Demanche that pokes fun at the struggles people face when dealing with French administrative procedures — a feeling anyone who has tackled French paperwork will recognise.
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Since Brexit, a vehicle bought in the UK follows non-EU rules: 846A customs clearance, VAT, conformity (COC or FFVE), a French roadworthiness test, and ANTS / France Titres registration. Updated 2026 guide.
Read more »Is your vehicle 30 years old or more? Thinking of buying a classic car? Did you know you can apply to have the "collection" (historic vehicle) status added to your French registration certificate? It works for cars, motorcycles, lorries, mopeds, agricultural tractors, trailers and even military vehicles — and this inexpensive procedure comes with real advantages.
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The purchase declaration (déclaration d'achat) applies exclusively to motor trade professionals in France. When you buy a vehicle with the intention of reselling it, you don't register it in your own name — you file a purchase declaration, which must be recorded in the SIV, France's vehicle registration system.
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After buying a used vehicle in France, you have one month to complete the change of ownership. Cerfa documents, transfer code, 2026 costs, CPI, FNI→SIV plates, and how to file online with an accredited professional.
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2026 guide to the French transfer certificate (Cerfa 15776): documents to hand over, seller (15 days) and buyer (1 month) deadlines, private sale, dealer sale or scrapping, transfer code and online SIV declaration.
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When you move house in France, you have 1 month to update the address on your registration certificate (carte grise). The procedure differs depending on your number-plate format — AB-123-CD or the old 123 AB 01 style — and missing the deadline can cost you a fine.
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Buying a new or used vehicle abroad can have real advantages — but when it comes to registering it in France, the paperwork can be hard to navigate. There are two scenarios: buying a vehicle abroad, or moving to France with a foreign-registered vehicle. Here is the full list of required documents and steps to obtain your French registration certificate.
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