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Owning a car in Poland is not only a convenience, but also an obligation to comply with certain vehicle registration procedures. Regardless of whether you are buying a new car or moving to Poland with an existing one, there are several key points in which re-registration of the car is necessary and which you should pay attention to.
How to start the registration process?
- Start collecting the necessary documents: passport or other identity document, car documents and your insurance policy (if not yet issued).
- Go through a full technical inspection to make sure your car complies with safety standards and environmental regulations.
- Pay customs duties and import taxes if your car is imported from another country.
- Take out registration insurance, without which the use of the car on public roads is impossible.
- After collecting all the documents and passing the technical inspection, contact the local transport department for registration.
- Note: for those who do not speak Polish, the presence of an interpreter may be useful for understanding the requirements of the registration procedure. Also, keep in mind that the registration process may take some time, but to simplify and speed up this procedure, you can contact specialists https://apd.world/services/avtomobilnye-uslugi/registraciya/
- Do not forget about the annual taxes on car ownership, which can vary depending on the type, cost, power and environmental characteristics of your car (this information will be explained to you in detail in the transport department)
- After successful registration, you will receive temporary license plates that allow you to legally drive on the roads of Poland, and you will also be able to get a local driver's license if you plan to live in the country for a long time.
We have sorted out the registration, now let's talk about how to reregister a car in Poland?
- You will need documents confirming your identity (passport or another document), originals and copies of documents for the car (registration certificate, technical passport, etc.), as well as a valid insurance policy.
- Before re-registration, you may be required to pass a technical inspection to make sure that your car meets safety and environmental standards.
- Having prepared all the necessary documents and passing the technical inspection, go to the local transport department or registration office. There they will help you fill out the necessary forms and re-register the car in your name.
- Car re-registration may require payment of certain fees and taxes. The current rates of fees and taxes in the local administration are specified.
- After successful re-registration, you will be issued temporary license plates that will allow you to legally drive a car on the roads of Poland.
- Within a certain time (the transport department will inform you of the exact time) they will send you new registration documents confirming your ownership of the car.
Conclusions
In conclusion, it should be noted that re-registration or registration of a car in Poland can be a complex and lengthy process, but if you follow the correct steps and recommendations, you can be sure that your use of the car will be safe and legal.
