Professional transfer declaration 2026: resale after DA, SIV and deadlines

Are you a motor trade professional in France reselling a vehicle already recorded with a purchase declaration (déclaration d’achat)? In 2026 the transfer declaration (déclaration de cession) in the SIV is not optional paperwork: it takes the vehicle out of your stock, records the sale date and time, and protects your company from the buyer’s later fines. This guide covers the trader path (after DA), the private-seller case, documents, the 15-day deadline, the transfer code, common pitfalls, and how it links to the buyer’s change of ownership.

Sale signed? Start the online transfer declaration — €15 incl. VAT agency fee, upload documents after payment, SIV filing by an accredited professional (Ministry N°188573). For the French-site purchase-declaration / W garage flows, also use the purchase declaration, other procedures or contact.

Trader vs private transfer: same duty, different chains

Whether you are a private seller or a trader, the former keeper must notify the Ministry of the Interior within 15 days of the date on Cerfa 15776. For traders, the transfer sits in a stock chain: purchase declaration on the way in, transfer on the way out, then the definitive title for the customer.

Who must declare the transfer in 2026?

Situation	Transfer declaration?	Path
Garage / dealer reselling after DA	Yes	Transfer + hand over DA receipt
Private seller to private buyer	Yes (15 days)	Transfer then buyer’s title
Private seller to a trader	Yes	Seller transfer + purchase declaration on the trader side
Trader buying for stock	No (that is the DA)	Purchase declaration PRO 2026 guide
Workshop tests before the customer’s title	Useful complement	W garage / other procedures

Documents for a professional resale transfer

• Cerfa no. 15776 — transfer certificate completed and signed (trader seller + buyer), with mandatory date and time;
• crossed-out / stamped carte grise (“Sold on” / “Transferred on” + date + time);
• copy of the purchase-declaration receipt — to hand to the end buyer;
• roadworthiness test less than 6 months old when required;
• manager / signatory ID + Cerfa no. 13757 (mandate) if you use an accredited provider;
• up-to-date Kbis when the file check requires it.

Prepare forms via Cerfa forms or the document generator, then complete the transfer declaration upload flow.

For Cerfa detail and private-seller checklists, see also transfer certificate 2026.

How much does it cost?

At Office Carte Grise the transfer declaration agency fee is €15 incl. VAT. There is no regional fiscal-horsepower tax to recalculate for this filing: you receive an acknowledgement of recording (and the code useful to the buyer on the public portal path). Registration taxes concern the buyer at change of ownership — estimate them with the registration cost calculator.

Five steps to declare a professional transfer

1. Check the purchase declaration is recorded and the receipt is available (French DA PRO flow / guide).
2. Complete Cerfa 15776 with the buyer (identity, address, date + time) and cross out / stamp the carte grise.
3. Hand over the buyer pack: transfer certificate, crossed-out title, DA receipt, valid CT when required.
4. Order on transfer declaration, pay, then upload the documents.
5. Keep the acknowledgement: your company is no longer exposed to fines after the sale time.

After the transfer: what the buyer must do

Step	Who	Action
Into stock	Buying trader	Purchase declaration (French DA PRO)
Resale	Selling trader	Transfer declaration
Definitive title	Private buyer	Change of ownership (1 month)
No / expired code	Buyer	Register without a transfer code

When the transfer is filed through an accredited professional, the buyer’s ANTS path may differ (not always a classic user code): point them to register without a transfer code or straight to change of ownership.

Common trader pitfalls

• Skipping the transfer after the DA — the vehicle stays “in stock” in the SIV; the buyer is blocked and you stay exposed.
• Not handing over the DA receipt — incomplete change-of-ownership file for the private buyer.
• Missing time on the Cerfa or carte grise — liability on the day of sale becomes contestable.
• Confusing DA and transfer — DA records the purchase; transfer notifies the exit / sale.
• Expired CT given to the buyer — slows checks and registration.
• Co-holder / leasing — missing signatures or lessor mandate: see other procedures or contact.

Criterion	ANTS / France Titres	Office Carte Grise
Access	User account / FranceConnect	Direct SIV submission (accreditation N°188573)
Seller deadline	15 days to declare	Faster filing of complete packs
Trader chain (DA → transfer)	Fragmented public portal	Guidance on DA, transfer, W garage, title
Transfer code	Issued after portal validation	Buyer guidance after recording

FAQ — professional transfer declaration

Does the transfer replace the purchase declaration?

No. The purchase declaration records entry into stock; the transfer records the exit / sale. They complement each other.

What is the deadline for a trader?

The same as for a private seller: 15 days after the Cerfa 15776 date. The buyer then has 1 month for the change of ownership.

What is the price at Office Carte Grise?

The transfer declaration agency fee is €15 incl. VAT. The professional purchase declaration is €10 incl. VAT on its French-site flow.

Can I file without using ANTS?

Yes. An accredited professional submits into the SIV. Start on transfer declaration.

What if the buyer has no code?

See register without a transfer code and point them to change of ownership.

Do I need W garage plates to resell?

Not for the transfer itself. W garage covers tests and moves before the customer’s title (French pro flow / other procedures).

Office Carte Grise (Ministry accreditation N°188573) records your trader or private transfer and guides the DA → transfer → title chain. Declare your transfer online today.