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)
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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What is the ANTS? Everything you need to know about the Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés — the French government agency behind vehicle registration certificates, driving licences, ID cards and passports.
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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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Brexit has turned back the clock for anyone importing a new or used vehicle bought in the UK into France. Since 1 January 2021, British vehicles are treated like any other non-EU import — which means customs duty, VAT and conformity checks before you can register the vehicle in France.
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.
Read more »You've just bought a vehicle in France? You have 1 month from the date of sale to put the registration certificate (carte grise) in your name. The procedure is the buyer's responsibility and can be done online through the ANTS website or via a state-accredited service. Here is the full list of documents you'll need.
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Planning to change vehicles? Here is what you need to know before selling or buying a car in France — from the roadworthiness test and the vehicle history report to filling in the transfer certificate correctly, whether you sell to a private buyer, a dealer, or send the vehicle for scrapping.
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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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