French car registration in English language

Publié par Eplaque - 2 min de lecture ⏳

Le 22/09/2021 - Mis à jour le 21/08/2023

Our efficient online vehicule registration services in France are also available in English ! Ownership transfer, change address for car registration, registration of a new car, new copy of a lost or stolen carte grise… We will help you with almost any request. Contact us now for registering a car in France:

Phone : +33 1 84 80 28 27 (free toll number)
Email : contact@eplaque.fr

Eplaque
34, rue de la forêt
91860 Epinay-Sous-Sénart

Why Eplaque for you car registration in France?

Eplaque is a licensed car registration service. It holds authorizations n°18621 (Ministry of Interior) & n°26579 (Treasury).

Eplaque is a French company specialized in online car registration since 2009. Our services based near Paris are approved and authorized by the Ministry of the Interior. We help daily people to get quickly their vehicle registration certificate, including foreigners.

Since 2017, vehicle registration is an online process in France. Requests are processed by the ANTS. The switch wreaked quite some havoc back then. Things have improved since, but they are still far from perfect. That’s why many people, even native, prefer to deal with an authorized private service provider to avoid any hassle.

Whether you brought you own car from the UK, Spain, Switzerland or with German registration plates; whether you want to register a new or second hand car, motorbike… We can assist you in English. Our kind and fluent staff is available to answer your queries and guide you through the process. Don’t be lost in translation, get some help from one of the leader of the market to register your car in France.

How does vehicule registration work in France ?

Since 2009, the licence plate number of a car is assigned for life. Even in case of ownership change, a French licence plate always stay with the vehicle. If you buy a second hand car in France, you have to fill in a « déclaration de cession ». Information about the seller, the buyer and the vehicle is part of this official form (Cerfa 15776). You will need this car registration document, among others, to officialize the ownership change.

After you buy a used car, you have 30 days to notify the ownership transfer to you (changement de titulaire). You can drive temporarily with the crossed out carte grise. Once you register the ownership change to your name, you will get a temporary vehicle registration certificate (CPI) valid for 30 days. You will get your final carte grise by registered mail around one week following the approval of your request.

If you change anything meaningful about the car (fuel used, number of seats, etc.), the carte grise must be updated. If you move, you have also to update the vehicle registration certificate address thanks to a specific procedure.

How do I get my licence plates ?

You don’t get plates during the registration process. You have to have then made by a company. To do so, you simply have to show (or provide a copy of) the carte grise. We sell French licence plates online. You can therefore order them together with your car registration.

When you order a plate, you must choose a department. It will influence how the plate looks like since the right part displays regional designs. The number of the chosen department will appear + the logo of the region in which the department is. For example, if you choose the Var (83), your licence plate will display the Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur logo. It is some kind of vanity feature of the French plate, it has no bearing on where the owner actually lives.

Une question ?

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Les questions des utilisateurs

de Schepper

26 septembre 2023

Bonjour, nous avons besoin d’assistance mais n’arrivons pas à entrer en contact avec quelqu’un ni par téléphone ni par Whatsapp. Notre dossier a commencé le 8 Aout et nous avons besoin d’assistance urgente car nous payons les frais d’une voiture de location en attendant d’obtenir les papiers d’immatriculation. Nous avons fait le paiement depuis Vendredi. Merci de revenir vers nous au plus vite s’il vous plait.

Eplaque

26 septembre 2023

Si vous avez payé vendredi, je présume que votre dossier est complet depuis peu, donc il va falloir patienter un peu. Si vous avez demandé un WW il sera fait aujourd'hui ou demain.

Ian place

24 septembre 2023

What is the postal address

Eplaque

25 septembre 2023

Our postal address is : Eplaque 34 rue de la forêt 91860 Epinay-Sous-Sénart

Carter

20 septembre 2023

Y a-t-il une réduction de 50% sur le prix de la carte grise pour une moto de plus de 10 ans (Corrèze 19)

Eplaque

21 septembre 2023

Non, les 50 % de remise pour les motos de plus de 10 ans ont été supprimés il y a quelques années, en 2021 si ma mémoire est bonne. L'État a estimé que la réduction initiale de 50 % pour les motos était suffisante.

Gareth West

15 septembre 2023

Good morning , I’ve lost my carte grisse and need to get my car destroyed, how do I get a new one can you please assist me

Eplaque

15 septembre 2023

You can request a "duplicata" via us, or declare the loss of the carte grise at a police station, and hand over the proof of declaration instead of the carte grise to the VHU center that will scrap the vehicle.

Sara

15 septembre 2023

Hello! I bought a car in France from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS). Now I need to register it in my name. I have the Certificate de Cession (15776*01) filled out by Mercedes. Do I also need a Declaration d'Achat? Mercedes never sent me this, and the car is already payed in full by bank transfer. Thanks in advance

Eplaque

15 septembre 2023

If the carte grise is on their name, it's not required. The purchase declaration is only mandatory when a dealer sells a car that he purchased to a third party, and the log book mentions the name of that third party.
Sara

15 septembre 2023

Thank you so much for the quick reply! This helped a lot!

Eplaque

18 septembre 2023

Glad we could help!

Christopher payne

13 septembre 2023

I am interested in buying a french registered car.but the dealer does not have any paperwork.is it possible to obtain a replacement carte grise.the vehicle still has a valid french MOT.and I am residing in france

Eplaque

14 septembre 2023

No, the seller must provide the carte grise. The fact that it is missing, or presumably missing, suggests that something is fishy.

A.SAVAS

12 septembre 2023

Hello, I have brought a car to France in 2018 that had German plates. I register the car in France with French plates, but now after 5 years the German state is asking for the taxes because they have not been informed about the deletion for these 5 years. They should not have been informed by the French state? Regards

Eplaque

13 septembre 2023

I know that it is mandatory to cancel German plates after export, by returning them. France might have informed Germany, but still they expect the plates to be returned. However if you bought the car to a third party, isn't it his responsibility to do so? After all, it was not your plates...

Roelof ZEIJPVELD

9 septembre 2023

Bonjour, I have a BMW 235M registered in Switzerland (my main residence) and want to transfer it to France (Gard-30) where I own a second home. Is this possible? Do you know the amount of tax I would have to pay? Merci!

Eplaque

11 septembre 2023

It's possible. It's tough to assess precisely costs. You'll have to pay 30% total in VAT and duties on market value, individual approval and registration itself. It might be costly if the car is recent (the younger, the higher "malus ecologique" will be due).

Paul Willis

5 septembre 2023

Please can you tell me when my carte gris and vehicle plates will be delivered. My order number is: AP 2307 794P. Ordered on the 25th July. Kind regards Paul

Eplaque

5 septembre 2023

Please call or email us (01 84 80 28 27 - contact@eplaque.fr), as this section is meant to discuss public matters.

Ryan loughrey

28 août 2023

hi i am a uk resident and want to purchase a vehicle in france. what do i need to remove the vehicle from france to uk is there a de-registration form i can use or what is the process. thanks

Eplaque

29 août 2023

It's up to the seller to do that. He must register the sale ("enregistrement de cession"). When the new owner is abroad, the procedure leads to the cancellation of the number plate.

Andrius

25 août 2023

Hello, I am in Lithuania, I bought the car from France, but i can't register it there in Lithuania. All documents is good, but our Lithuanian registration office "Regitra" see car status from France "registration suspended" or similar. They sent inquiry to France, but for 5 days we don't have answer, we don't know that is wrong. Can you help us ?

Eplaque

25 août 2023

Unfortunately we cannot investigate as we don't have a mandate to access the database for other purposes than handling a car registration request.

Roderick Wallbridge

12 août 2023

G'day All, I'm considering buying a LHD, Italian registered 1988 Land Rover Range Rover Classic, taking it to my French home and registering it to me at my French address. How is this done? Do you do it? If so, how much for you to do it for me? Its current Italian registration number is xxxx, if that helps. Cheers! Roderick Wallbridge

Eplaque

12 août 2023

We can handle the registration, but once you have gathered all the required paperwork. In such case it's mainly about getting the quitus fiscal and the COC.
Roderick Wallbridge

13 août 2023

Thank you for your response. I ask for your help in letting me know what "...all the required paperwork " consists of and where I might get them. And what a "quitus fiscal" and "COC" are and where I might get them. Especially as the car is currently registered, I'm told. in Italy and I live in France. You might also let me know how much your services are. Cheers!

Eplaque

18 août 2023

Going through everything will take a while. May I suggest that you read our page detailing how does car registration work in France? I'll be happy then to clarify anything, if needed.

Kelly Hamill

8 août 2023

n°CG 2308 xxxx Hello, I have sent my documents and paid for my carte grise application. I have received an email saying one of the documents does not correspond to the address given. My address is wrong I think on the application. My address is 9 Rue Basse Mas Cabardes 11380. However on your application is also has my postcode SM52rp from England which is why it is not matching. Is there any way to change this please so the application can go through?

Eplaque

9 août 2023

If you used our services, please email us at contact@eplaque.fr or call.

Cross

8 août 2023

Hi, I bought a French car in the UK, it was used only on a test circuit and it has no documents only the vin number as recognition, the vehicle is a 2012 VW, I want to bring it to France, can I do this on WW plates Thanks Simon

Eplaque

8 août 2023

No, WW can be used only once the car is on French territory.

Smith Stuart

7 août 2023

Hello. Can i buy a English Q plate car and register it in france!?

Eplaque

8 août 2023

I wasn't aware of Q plates until you mentioned it. After Googling, I understand that Q plates can cover a lot of scenarios, therefore it's a bit tricky to answer. Without VIN, for example, I doubt the car van eb registered. If it's a custom car, provided that you can pass individual approval, it should be fine, but better to investigate thoroughly the case before buying.

Olivo

30 juillet 2023

Bonjour, J'ai l'intention d'acheter une voiture de collection en Hollande. Pouvez vous me donner la liste des documents nécessaires pour l'imatriculer en France? Cette voiture un ford f100 de 1956 à été importer des USA par mon vendeur, il a payé les taxes d'importation pour son entrée dans l'UE D'avance merci pour votre réponse.

Eplaque

31 juillet 2023

Il vous faut la carte grise américaine, la facture du vendeur américain à l'acheteur hollandais, un certificat de cession ou facture entre votre vendeur hollandais et vous et le certificat de dédouanement européen. Vous pourrez directement présenter dans votre dossier d'immatriculation ce certificat de dédouanement, vous n'avez pas besoin de passer par les douanes françaises. Je suppose que vous allez demander une attestation de datation et de caractéristiques la FFVE, donc ce document sera suffisant pour l'homologation. Pour le reste il vous faut les justificatifs usuels pour immatriculer une voiture : contrôle technique de moins de 6 mois, justificatif d'identité et de domicile, preuve d'assurance et copie du permis.

Matija

19 juillet 2023

Hello! I would like to cancel my car registration ad return the license plates. Can I return the plates via mail since I’m no longer living in France?

Eplaque

20 juillet 2023

To cancel a French plate you must submit online a "certificat de cession". Plates are not issued by the French state, therefore no need to send them, you just destroy them and that's it.

Fedor

18 juillet 2023

Hello, I have quite a bizarre case and I wonder if you might help me. I bought a car in Germany and registered it in France. All went well and I received a "Certificate Provisoire d'Immatriculation", made myself a number plate and started to wait for definitive Carte Grise. it was in February. They sent it to me and it failed due to "wrong address". I wrote them an email and they asked for proof of address, which I provided and they sent it again - same story. Since then we are in never ending game of email exchange and attempts to send me the bloody paper.. I was wondering if you are taking cases like this? Please let me know.

Eplaque

19 juillet 2023

Unfortunately we cannot intervene when a request is ongoing somewhere else. If the recorded address is wrong maybe we can request a duplicate with the right address.

Valerie Hockmeyer

17 juillet 2023

i have recently returned to France in a car previously registered here It was originally bought in England and registered in France but i had to go back to England for a few months and because of insurance restrictions had to register it back in England I have all of the paperwork for the change and also the originals for change in France as well as the number plates issued in France Will this make things easier and quicker?

Eplaque

18 juillet 2023

It might help to attach the previous carte grise, so it's a good idea to provide it. The other documents won't help.

Patricia Oehme

10 juillet 2023

I need to register my British car in France. I have the CoC and the V5C but need the French mot and insurance now. Can you help me please Patricia

Eplaque

10 juillet 2023

We only handle the registration itself, we don't assist in gathering the paperwork, sorry.

Filipe

28 juin 2023

Hello, I've moved to France almost a year ago, and it's about time we register my car to have french license plates. The car was bought in Europe, more precisely in Luxembourg, and currently has Luxembourgish license plates; it's a relatively new car (2020). I would like to know what exactly is necessary to do the transfer and the fees associated with it. Best regards, Filipe

Eplaque

28 juin 2023

You'll find extensive instructions on our page dedicated to car registration procedures in France. Besides the usual paperwork you'll need a quitus fiscal and the COC of the car.

Robert M.Love

27 juin 2023

My Camping Car (xxxxx) was destroyed by a garage fire on 24.04.2023. The Carte Gris was destroyed and for insurance purposes I need a 'fiche d'identification d'un vehicle'. Can you help me?

Eplaque

28 juin 2023

Yes, you can email us to communicate in English or do it online in French : https://www.eplaque.fr/carte-grise/fiche-identification-vehicule

Sue Sharp

26 juin 2023

Hi French resident for 20 years and have, pre-Brexit, successfully reregistered a British cars in France. Since then, have had French cars! But I now have the opportunity to buy another British registered car. I'm sure I need additional documents and import duty to pay. What help can you offer?

Eplaque

27 juin 2023

Hello, our service is limited to the car registration itself. We cannot provide any assistance related to customs or individual approval. Indeed you'll need a 846A certificate from the customs (VAT and duties) and a "RTI" for individual approval.

Goksu

24 juin 2023

Bonjour, Nous allons nous installer en France, Strasbourg depuis la Turquie vers mi-août. Nous sommes des ressortissants turcs et nous allons avoir des titres de séjour après notre arrivée. Le propriétaire de la voiture aura un titre de séjour étudiant. Nous voulons bien faire le déménagement avec notre voiture inscrite en Turquie avec une plaque turque. Nous allons faire l'assurance internationale mais je n'ai pas pu trouver une information sur la durée pendant laquelle nous pouvons utiliser notre voiture avec plaque turque. Combien de temps nous pouvons conduire notre voiture en France et que'est-ce qu'il faut faire après cette période? Merci beaucoup. Cordialement.

Eplaque

26 juin 2023

À partir du moment où vous prenez votre résidence principale en France, vous pouvez rouler un mois en France avec vos plaques étrangères. Il faut donc demander rapidement une immatriculation française. Commencez par demander une immatriculation provisoire WW valable 4 mois. Cela vous donnera du temps pour homologuer votre véhicule (RTI à faire à la DREAL), et demander l'immatriculation définitive. Voir https://www.eplaque.fr/carte-grise/certificat-provisoire-immatriculation-ww et https://www.eplaque.fr/carte-grise/immatriculation-d-un-vehicule-etranger-avec-ww.html

James

20 mars 2023

I am an English person looking buy a used car in France, will a UK driving licence be accepted to produce the grey card. Cordialment.

Eplaque

21 mars 2023

Yes, although permits not translated in French will have to be translated.

Francis

18 mars 2023

I have a Uk plated van in Spain What’s the process to register on French plates? Is it easier than Spain?

Eplaque

20 mars 2023

We don't know all the details about the Spanish procedure, so we can hardly compare. In France you'll need a 846A certificate and an individual approval.

David Roy

17 mars 2023

I imported an Acura RDX from the United States. I was given a temporary registration that expires on the end of March. I'm trying to get a DREAL appointment but the paperwork is difficult to produce. Can I get an extension on my temporary registration?

Eplaque

20 mars 2023

No, unfortunately.

Gerald Fowler

14 mars 2023

I have bought a 1600kg trailer from an EU country. It is new and has no number plate. I need a ww number but can't get insurance without a number plate.

Eplaque

14 mars 2023

That's right, that's why for such case the owner simply has to write a letter in which he promises to insure the vehicle once registered, since it's not possible to get an insurance without a number plate.

Stephen Greenberg

12 mars 2023

Good evening, We are Americans who retired to France in July of 2022. We have been living and working for the U.S. Civil Service in the EU since 2012. In 2012 we purchased a new BMW Mini Cooper that was manufactured in Munich to U.S. specifications. It was at one time registered in Belgium as well as in the other EU countries in which we have resided. We have received a partial CoC from BMW France saying the only item not in compliance was the rear signal lights and we had that issue resolved. We believe we have all the proper documentation required to register the vehicle in France but have been hitting a few bureaucratic roadblocks. Is this something where you may be able to provide assistance? If so let us know and we can provide more details and the documentation.

Eplaque

13 mars 2023

What you need is an "RTI", or réception à titre isolé. It's an individual approval, that will officially confirm that your car follows EU regulations. You have to take an appointment with your DREAL or DRIEAT if you reside in Ile-de-France to do so. We can register the car, but we cannot assist in getting the required paperwork.

Richard

11 mars 2023

Do I need temporary WW plates to get French insurance, so I can register my foreign vehicle to get a permanent (CG)

Eplaque

13 mars 2023

French insurance companies won't insure cars without a number plate. However, you can simply write a letter in which you promise that you will insure the car once registered if that's your issue. You need to provide such document for a WW as well, so getting that WW won't help in that matter (although it's recommended if you have to use your car immediately).

Tim Diment

9 mars 2023

How can i change my van from commercial to privatif registration

Eplaque

10 mars 2023

I'm afraid I don't quite get your question, can you be more specific?

Julia Lassarat

2 mars 2023

Hello, Is it possible to buy/register a car, obtain a carte grise, and insure the car with an American permit?

Eplaque

3 mars 2023

You can register a car, but we don't know if it's a problem for insurers to accept US driving licences.

John wyatt

24 février 2023

Ref CG624422 Good evening. I sent hopefully the last piece of information you requested on Monday 20th of February. It’s now Friday and I’ve not heard anything. Any reason ?

Eplaque

27 février 2023

Please contact directly the customer service, as moderators we don't deal with registration files, so we cannot help. Hopefully all is good already.

Alexandra WEBBER

22 février 2023

Hi, I need WW plates but have quite a complicated question. Could someone who speaks English give me a ring on xxxx please

Eplaque

22 février 2023

Please call the free toll number 01 84 80 28 27.

Oleg

3 février 2023

We have arrived to France by Russian car. We are going to stay here for 1 year. Is it possible to get temporary French plates because we are going to stay longer than allowed 6 month. Is it possible to insure the car in a local insurance company?

Eplaque

6 février 2023

There are no such plates in France. You could get temporary WW plates, but their validity is limited to 4 months. TT plates are valid 6 months, and can eventually be extended for another 6 months, but are only granted if you buy a new car. If you keep your main address in Russia, you can drive with your foreign plates (and local insurance valid abroad, I don't think French insurers accept to cover foreign plates). If you transfer your residency to France, your only option is to apply for standard French plates.

Martin Rudd

3 février 2023

Hello I have a French purchased, initially registered in France, vehicle which is now on UK plates but I wish to re-import it into France. How do I go about this?

Eplaque

3 février 2023

There won't be any impact on the procedure, you have to proceed the same way you would for any imported car from the UK. Which means getting a 846A. A new plate number will be assigned.

Kath Beresford

27 janvier 2023

I have been given CPI WW and have been told I can get the number plates made up. Can I go to any shop doing this or are there specific ones

Eplaque

30 janvier 2023

In France plates are made by approved private companies, so yes you can make yours with any of those. You can order them online via our website.

George

26 janvier 2023

Hi. I bought a car from a dealer. The car has WW plates and CPI WW, it was originally bought by dealer from belgium and he also gave me the belgium documents (registration certificates). I am planning to register the car in a different EU country. The cpi ww expires in april. Can I drive the car in Europe? Do I need french auto insurance for cpi ww? As the dealer did not give me insurance papers.

Eplaque

27 janvier 2023

The validity of a WW abroad depends on the local authorities. We know for sure that it's ok to drive in Germany. We heard of a big problem in Austria, a reader going back to the Balkans with such car got arrested there. You need of course a valid insurance, unless you decide to transport the car on a truck.

John L

25 janvier 2023

Hello. What forms do I complete to buy a scooter in France and and export it to Ireland? Thank you John

Eplaque

26 janvier 2023

Assuming the scooter is second hand, you have to complete a "certificat de cession" (Cerfa 15776) with the seller, that's it.

Emma Gilmour

24 janvier 2023

Hello. I buy a rally car from France. I have the registration papers and I now try to register the car in New Zealand. The New Zealand license authority needs a translation of the French Registration papers - can you help with this? Thank you.

Eplaque

25 janvier 2023

No, but you can simply get a certified translation in NZ.

Peter

23 janvier 2023

Hello Joachim Did you receive my last communication about my car being scrapped in the UK but difficulty with the ANTS online site? Thanks Peter

Eplaque

24 janvier 2023

Yes, the answer has been published below.

Peter Wyart

14 janvier 2023

I have an Histioric 1972 Mercdes SL 450 Automatic. Can I get a cart grise for such a car. Looking at ANTS it seems not to have a catorgory fot Historc Automatic car? Very odd.

Eplaque

16 janvier 2023

There is no specific procedure for vintage cars. You simply have to attach the "attestation de datation et de caractéristiques" (the FFVE or the manufacturer can provide it to you) to you car registration request, or a request to change it.

William

11 janvier 2023

I have a car registered in Austria and would like to register it in Lyon. Kindly provide details on your services to assist me in completing the registration.

Eplaque

11 janvier 2023

To summarize the information on the page, you'll need the certificate of conformity of the car, and a "quitus fiscal" to register a car from Austria. The other documents are basic (car registration certificate, proof of identity, of address, driving licence, insurances, some forms that we will fill). You can email us for more details or kick off the procedure.

Marco Lopes

5 janvier 2023

Hello, I bought a car couple of months ago from a private person far away from me. However I have been trying to change the car name for mine online with ANTS and it's been really painful and I didn't manage to do it. I have the following documents: carte grise signed cerfa_13750-05 cerfa-15776-02-certificat-cession-vehicule-occasion Certificat de situation administrative détaillé ... (And all the buyer personal documents necessary such as driving license, insurance, address, etc) However he didn't gave me any code to perform the change online and they ask me for it. I already tried to contact him again but unfortunately he doesn't answer me again. Is it possible to do it with papers without any code? Or on top of the documents that I mentioned that I have the seller needs to perform or declare something on the ANTS online? Thanks for the help in this matter, I just want to see this issue resolved because I cannot drive the car like this. Best Regards, Marco Lopes

Eplaque

6 janvier 2023

Without the code it's not possible to do it with the ANTS. If the seller declared the sale via a private compay, you must use a private service as well, such as ours, to get your new car registration certificate.

Khan

28 décembre 2022

Hello, I hav a car registered in France. I moved to Belgium and I changed my French plate to Belgium. I registered my car in Belgium. The original Carte de Grise was taken by Belgium government for getting Belgium Car certificate and plate. Now my car has Belgium plate. What should I do with French plates? Should I discard it, or I have to send back to France? If yes, to which address? Are there any further steps to do?

Eplaque

29 décembre 2022

You can just destroy them, as none of the plates (front and back) are provided by the state, but made by private companies.

LENNART

27 décembre 2022

I’m an American, with a California driver’s license. We own a house in 22270 area. I’m currently in the US but will travel to France in late January. Is it possible to purchase a used vehicle today and have it registered in my name and insured by the time I get there? To do it all remotely? The car in question is well known to me as is the owner. The MOT is about 2 months old.

Eplaque

28 décembre 2022

It's definitely possible now that everything is done online regarding car registrations.

Andy Crawford

23 décembre 2022

I am taking my right hand drive car imported into France in 2016 back to the UK in February. I have an import company in the UK who are handling the re-registration process. Can you advise me or assist in informing the French authorities of the export date and the cancellation of french registration. Postal code 06140. Many thanks.

Eplaque

23 décembre 2022

Yes, we can. FYI there is no specific cancellation procedure, all you'll have to do is to declare the ownership transfer (via a "certificat de cession" form). When the "buyer" is abroad, the French registration is automatically cancelled.

+37122445294

8 décembre 2022

I have bought a car from France, but it is not possible to register in Latvia! Shows a tick when to contact the French car registration. What is the problem? A request has been sent to you at the Latvian reception, but you cannot wait for a response. What is the problem?

Eplaque

9 décembre 2022

Most likely there is an administrative block that prevents the car registration certificate to be transferred. Go to this website https://siv.interieur.gouv.fr/map-usg-ui/do/csa_retour_dem_certificat and fill the form. You'll be able to see the administrative situation of the car (eg if the car had a crash and an expert didn't lift the "dangerous" status, if the car is registered as stolen, if fines are unpaid, etc.).

Gill Foster

20 novembre 2022

We have decided to start using our English trailer - under 500cwt. However, our car is now a french registered one. Is it possible to buy just one number plate with reg the same as the car?

Eplaque

21 novembre 2022

If 500 cwt is the "total weight fully loaded" in kg, yes all you have to do is get a copy of the car plate, fix it on your trailer and you are good to go. Just make sure your insurance has trailer coverage.

Geoff Leeming

27 octobre 2022

J'ai un maison de vacances en France, mais je ne suis pas résident en France. Serre-t-il possible pour moi de acheter ou registrer un voiture en France

Eplaque

28 octobre 2022

Oui, les autorités viennent récemment de préciser qu'un non-résident peut immatriculer un véhicule en France à l'adresse de sa résidence secondaire dans le pays.

Andrew Roberts

25 octobre 2022

Hello I live in England but have just bought and registered a French car in my name to use at our holiday home in the alps. As the car was first registered in 2003 I have been provided with a new car registration number and need to buy new number plates. If I buy them online with you can they be shipped to my UK address or do you only ship within France?

Eplaque

26 octobre 2022

We can ship them to the UK, no problem.

Peter

25 octobre 2022

Cher eplaque, I made the difficult decision to hold off on importing my vehicle from the U.S. As such is the case kindly let me know how to best way to secure reimbursement as I will no longer need registration services. Merci beaucoup, Peter Order No. CG755441

Eplaque

26 octobre 2022

Hello, as moderators we don't deal with customers registrations, please contact customer service to sort this out : 01 84 80 28 27 (toll free number) ou contact@eplaque.fr

Alessandro

13 octobre 2022

Bonjour, j'ai une voiture avec une plaque d'immatriculation essence et GPL italienne et j'aimerais, puisque j'habite maintenant en France, insérer les plaques françaises. Je voudrais savoir comment faire w surtout comment cela fonctionne pour le gpl. Merci. Alessandro

Eplaque

13 octobre 2022

Voir notre page sur l'immatriculation d'un véhicule étranger, qui explique tout ce qu'il faut savoir en la matière.

Dej Boro

24 septembre 2022

Hello I want to buy cars from Auctions in France for Export but some of them are without the Carde Grise. Can you help me to get them? What is the procedure and which documents are required? Kind Regards

Eplaque

26 septembre 2022

Cars from public auctions can be registered without "carte grise" thanks to the "bordereau d'adjudication du commissaire priseur" (but not with us, only the ANTS can handle such specific case), in English the official auction's slip. You can paste this article link in Google translate, it will provide more details: https://www.eplaque.fr/vente-vehicule/vente-aux-encheres-voiture

stefan

23 septembre 2022

i would like to inport a german car into france. do you do transit plates as well. thank you.

Eplaque

23 septembre 2022

Transit plates must be German since the car is bought there. You can get French temp plates (WW type), but only once the car arrived in France, you cannot use them to drive to France.

Trevor Roberts

14 septembre 2022

Have bought a 1979 Fiat 124 Spider at auction in the UK. UK registered since 2015, but U.S. vehicle prior to that ( no supporting paperwork from U.S.) Evidently left- hand drive and as am a French resident I wish to register the vehicle in France… Is this something you would be able to assist/ advise with please…?

Eplaque

15 septembre 2022

We have already answered your question, please read below.

Geir Hvidsten

14 septembre 2022

Bonjour, pouvez-vous m’aider avec l’adresse/e-mail du département du service des douanes qui peut fournir une copie des documents d’exportation. Merci beaucoup Geir Hvidsten

Eplaque

14 septembre 2022

Nous n'avons pas de contact direct à vous fournir, voir https://www.douane.gouv.fr/services-aide pour des informations généralistes.

Khouri Thatiana

13 septembre 2022

Bonjour, We just moved to France from Denmark and we brought our car with us. I need to change the Danish license to the French one as we will live here for the next 3 years. How much does you company chanrge to provide this service? Thank you in advance and best wishes, Thatiana

Eplaque

13 septembre 2022

Our fee is EUR 50. We will collect on top taxes due on behalf of the tax office.

Fiil

7 septembre 2022

hello can you explain or help what to do I want to take my french car with french plates and export it to Denmark. How do I unregister the car from the french register?

Eplaque

8 septembre 2022

We believe that we already answered your question, just in case... There is no such procedure, all you need to do is fill this form (Cerfa 15776) (you will be the seller and the buyer, respectively with your address in France as on the carte grise and your address in Denmark), then declare the ownership transfer ("cession") with us, for example.

Igor Yarzhembovskiy

4 septembre 2022

Hello, can you help me to get Carte Grise for Chinese Electric Vehicle?

Eplaque

5 septembre 2022

Yes, but only for the registration in itself. Which means we cannot assist for the individual approval procedure ("RTI") and getting the 846A certificate from the customs.

Brigitte

1 septembre 2022

Hi can I insure a French car if I don’t own it ?

Eplaque

2 septembre 2022

Yes.

Tiziana

24 août 2022

I’ve just moved to France but I’m not a resident yet. I’d need to register a car I inherited from my dad in Italy, the Italian title is in his name and now it’s too late to transfer it to me. What kind of documents do I need to prove that I legally own the vehicle? There are 3 heirs and my mom and sister agreed to let me keep the car, they can sign a « certificat de cession de véhicule d’occasion » if it helps. Thanks!

Eplaque

25 août 2022

It's quite complicated since you need all the documents required in case of inheritance + in case of import. Did a notary handle the case in Italy? If yes, you'll need his paperwork proving who is the beneficiary + translation. If not, you'll need a letter signed by all the heirs stating that there is no will, no widow, and that the heirloom is not contested in any way. You'll also need a letter from the other heirs confirming that they grant you the car + a copy of the death certificate translated in French. About the import, you'll need a "quitus fiscal" (some kind of VAT certificate) and the COC of the car.

Andrews Plante

22 août 2022

I am a UK resident, but have a permanent address in France as a second home. I have a business registered to the french address and a siret number for the business. Can I buy a car in France and register it at the french address for business use?

Eplaque

23 août 2022

If you have a business in France, you can definitely register a car under it. If you want to register it on your personal name, it's possible, although not 100% legal.

Chris Galley

21 août 2022

We have a motorbike in the UK we wish to import and register in France. Can you do this for us? Approximately how much would it cost?

Eplaque

22 août 2022

We can take care of the registration certificate, but we cannot assist with customs, getting the COC, etc. Our service costs EUR 50 + registration taxes that depend on the power of the motorbike and the region of registration.

Alan Pattinson

11 août 2022

I have a Towbox which is a luggage box which attaches to the tow ball of a car, similar to a bike carrier. Must the registration number be permanently attached to the Towbox or can it be detachable, say on Velcro? Thank you.

Eplaque

15 août 2022

According to the French law, plates must be attached permanently.

Nicola Hoshino

10 août 2022

Can you help us with a used car we bought from a friend? We have a crossed out Carte Grise in her name not in ours.

Eplaque

10 août 2022

Sure, however you'll also a need a properly filled Cerfa 15776 form.

Paddy Fox

4 août 2022

Ok, thank you. The point the campsite owner is making is that I'm not a permanent resident of the campsite. He does accept that, in certain circumstances (migrants), it might be a permanent address.... (Il n'est pas possible de se domicilier dans un camping. Mais c'est paradoxal car ce que tu as ecrit n'est pas faux, car il y en a (surtout des migrants) qui habitent camping ou hotel). I think I'll stop annoying him now. Apologies, I've left a related query on the French part of the website about just continuing with the carte grise barrée to allow me get the camper home and register it there. I didn't realise it was the same site. Sorry for wasting your time. Thanks again

Eplaque

4 août 2022

That's right, it's supposed to be your permanent address, but from the car registration point of view, nobody checks that, all they require is a valid proof of address. Moreover, if a car stays more than a year in France, you must register it... Indeed it's a grey area. No problem, we are here to help.

Paddy Fox

1 août 2022

Hi Joachim. Thank you for your reply. What the campsite owner said was "Comme vous le savez il est interdit d'avoir une domiciliation administrative dans un camping en France". If he is incorrect, is there any official website/law etc that I could direct him to to support this? Incidently, my electricity account was the proof of address used to apply for the carte grise. Thanks again for your help.

Eplaque

2 août 2022

You will find this information on the official Service Public website. Select "Vous habitez à l'hôtel ou dans un camping", and you will find the answer we provided. The law references are indicated in "Textes de loi et références" below if he wishes to check further. Bottom line is, you can have a proof of address in a camping to issue a carte grise.

Paddy Fox

30 juillet 2022

Hi. I'm from Ireland and am in the process of buying a camping car. I have paid the full amount and the dealer organised the carte grise. Unfortunately the only french address I have is the campsite where I have mobile home. When the registered post arrived in connection with the carte grise, we were not there and the campsite owner refused to sign for it as he (rightly, I think) said that a campsite cannot be 'une domiciliation administrative'. We did not know about this law. Is there anything we can do?

Eplaque

1 août 2022

First, it's not true that you cannot have your official address in a campsite. In that case, an invoice provided by the campsite will be your proof of address; by the way, such document should have been provided with your carte grise request. About your carte grise, it will be sent once again when the printing service (Imprimerie nationale) will receive it back. You just have to wait a bit, and hope you will be present this time.

Gregor

30 juillet 2022

Hello. I would like to know what kind of French plates are EU look but not blue, they are black? Everything else is the same.

Eplaque

1 août 2022

We are not sure that we understand what you mean. In general, in France vintage plates (black background and white letter) can be used only by vintage cars. About the EU logo on the left side, it must be blue. If it's black, the plate design is not legal.

JONES Kenneth

29 juillet 2022

We leased a SKODA FABIA from new in 2019 with the option to buy after 3 years. We have purchased the vehicle as of 8th July and received documents from VW SKODA confirming payment and transfer. I have tried since 12th July to complete the changes online via ANTS website without any success as there is a system fault. ANTS are aware of the fault and simply say "Try again tomorrow". I have phoned them a number of times, I have messaged them daily and I have used Facebook messaging too, all without any response. After 30 day I will automatically be fined but ANTS but they just say try "again tomorrow"!!! I have spoken to VW SKODA Finance to see if they can help, but it must be me that makes the registration. I have every document possible, in duplicate, but no way of sending them. Help. I'm visiting family in the UK at the moment. The Carte Gris will remain IDENTICAL as its in my name, address, etc. Only the "VW" name will be removed off the Carte Gris. ANTS suggested using someone elses Social Security number which I did but it still failed and it sounds highly illegal to me. Awaiting your reply. We are officially permanent residents in France btw, after 17 years here. I have a french mobile. Ken & Kathy JONES

Eplaque

1 août 2022

That's unfortunately an ongoing problem since the car registration reform in 2017. And that's why private car registration companies such as our are successful. You can use our service instead.

Bruno Guedes da Silva

11 juillet 2022

Hello, I bought a french car at an auction and i need to know if it had a permanent license plate in france. The only license plate i have is a temporary one which is from Belgium. How can i know the french license plates that the car had? My best regards,

Eplaque

12 juillet 2022

If the car has been exported, most likely the French registration has been cancelled. You can send your inquiry to the ANTS (provide them with the VIN number).

Marie Greenberg

11 juillet 2022

I bought my 2012 mini cooper countryman in Spain in June 2012. It was manufactured in Germany with American Specs. I have registered it in Spain, Belgium and Italy. It is a base model with xenon headlights and an aftermarket rear fog light. It has never left the EU and I am not selling it. We now live in France and need to register it. I have the certificate of origin, my old Belgium registration documents from 2014-2017, a current CT from Italy and a 30 day temporary registration from the U. S. Armed Forces Italy (AFI) plates. What do i need to do to register my car in France.

Eplaque

11 juillet 2022

You'll have to make an individual approval procedure (RTI in French, done at the DREAL ; such procedure made somewhere else in the EU are not valid in France, unfortunately) and get a "quitus fiscal" at your tax office (free of charge). If the Italian CT is not older than 6 months, you can use it to register the car. Otherwise you'll have to get a new one in France.

Petyo

9 juillet 2022

I list the license plate of my motorcycle. What should i do? How can i get a new one?

Eplaque

11 juillet 2022

In France plates are sold by private companies. You can order yours online via our shop : online french license plates.

David

9 juillet 2022

What is the cost to transfer the car gris into my name for a 1978 Citroen 2CV

Eplaque

11 juillet 2022

If it's a car with French plates, with us it will cost from around EUR 130 to 230, depending on the region where you live.

Kostas

4 juillet 2022

Hello I'm from Greece and i want to buy a used car from France. What is the procedure to legally drive it to Greece and how much will it cost? Thank you very much.

Eplaque

4 juillet 2022

That's a bit problematic. In France we don't have special export plates. In brief the buyer keeps the plates and takes the car with the crossed registration certificate. The problem is, some countries don't recognize such crossed title as a valid registration certificate. We heard the case of an owner who got arrested in Austria for driving such car, and got forced to register it there to continue his trip to the Balkans. In short, the safest way is to transport it on a truck.

Bruce Spencer

3 juillet 2022

Hi I am looking at buying a VW tijuana in Germany it will be around 20,000 Euros Euro 6 engine 110 KW. I am a UK resident but have a place in Samoens. Can you please let me know the process and cost for your services to register the car in france. Merci Beaucoup Bruce Spencer

Eplaque

4 juillet 2022

This article explains how to calculate the tax amount related to the carte grise. For a second hand car you don't have to pay VAT. You just need to get a "quitus fiscal" from the French tax office and the COC of the car.

russell

2 juillet 2022

.i am a long time resident in france my daughter gave me her english car she transfered it to me in england so i have the v5 english carte grisse in my name i also have obtained the control technique but have difficulty in understanding what is required for 864A and whether a personal visit is necessary I find your website excellent and am attempting to collect all the paperwork i need

Eplaque

6 juillet 2022

For the 846A you need to visit a customs office in your area, you'll have to fill the form and provide some documents related to the car.

Shannon

17 juin 2022

Hello, Are you able to help with registering a car for a non resident in France? We are from Australia and want to buy a car to use around Europe. Thank you

Eplaque

17 juin 2022

Sure, call or email us to kick off the procedure off-system, in English, or use it in French!

Angelines

13 juin 2022

I bought a caravan in Spain from france and I need the original documents. how can I get them? Thank you

Eplaque

14 juin 2022

Which documents? In principle the seller has to provide everything. If the COC is missing, you should request it to the manufacturer.

Karl Hopper-Young

11 juin 2022

I end to register a uk scooter. Honda Vision 110 cc Registration in UK is xxxx

Eplaque

13 juin 2022

We can register any foreign vehicle, contact us my email or phone for info or kick off the procedure.

Neha Gupta

7 juin 2022

I am moving out of France temporarily and plan to take my France registered car with me. As per the rule of my new country I will need to register the car in there. However I will move back to France in a couple of years. Can I retain my French registration till then or do I need to cancel it and re-register it later after I move back?

Eplaque

8 juin 2022

You'll have to register it again, a new number will be assigned then.

M. Haidar

7 juin 2022

I want to cancel my car registration in france because I want to register it in Italy. Could you handle this for me.

Eplaque

7 juin 2022

There is no cancellation as such in France. You simply have to fill a "certificat de cession" form (Cerfa 15776) with the buyer and declare it. You can declare it with us, of course.

Walter White

5 juin 2022

Bonjour. We will be moving to France from Canada in the summer. We have International Driver's license and while our property has not officially closed in France, we have a signed 'Compris de Vente' Is a 'Compris de Vente' satisfactory as a proof of address to allow us to buy a car in France?

Eplaque

6 juin 2022

Unfortunately it's not enough as such agreement in principle can be broken.

Arbi

28 mai 2022

Hello, Im Living in France for 3 month , now i want to buy a used car here in france, I HAVE ALBANIAN PASSPORT AND DRIVER LICENSE , can i buy a used car in france and register in my name, drive in france some time and after when i go back to my home country can i take my car with me there, thank you

Eplaque

29 mai 2022

If you have a proof of address in France (something like a rental contract, water or electricity bill...), it's possible.

Susan Simmons

24 mai 2022

Hi, I am hoping to buy a french car to register to my french address. I have the deed signed by the notaire, detailing the address and my name as owner from October 2021. i do NOT have a utilities style invoice as the apartment service charges are an appel de fonds and not a facture, from the building management company employed by the syndique. All utility costs are shared between the owners and noone has a direct contract to EDF. Will the deed suffice as proof of french address?

Eplaque

25 mai 2022

Sure, a title deed is a valid proof of address.

Nick Catling

23 mai 2022

Hi I have a motorcycle I brought it from Uk it got its 846A form issued last December but bike has been not working so could not ride it it’s now fixed can I get it registered now?

Eplaque

23 mai 2022

Yes.

paul davies

18 mai 2022

Hi. We have just made a permanent move to France and need to register our UK bought car. There is a lot of conflicting advice on the internet- can you help please?

Eplaque

18 mai 2022

We have written a guide in English about that subject: registering a car in France. Please read it, if anything is unclear we'll pick it up from there. You can also contact us by phone or email.

M. MAXFIELD DONALD

17 mai 2022

J'ai une Citroën C4 Grand Picasso immatriculée au Royaume-Uni, elle a été immatriculée pour la première fois le 16 août 2017. sa puissance nette est de 88Kw et ses émissions sont de 106g/Km. Je veux immatriculer la voiture en France et j'aimerais connaître le coût de cette opération et vos frais. Cordialement M. Don Maxfield

Eplaque

18 mai 2022

Le prix de la carte grise dépend de nombreux paramètres. Pour le calculer, merci d’utiliser cet outil très simple d’utilisation : https://www.eplaque.fr/carte-grise/prix-carte-grise.html

Stephen Beet

14 mai 2022

Hello, I want to apply for Collection status for my 1991 Jaguar XJS. I am in the process of matriculation and have another CT in a month as it failed the first. What form do I need and what paperwork for the collection application? Many thanks Stephen Beet

Eplaque

16 mai 2022

You must get an "attestation de datation et de caractéristiques" from Jaguar or the FFVE ("Old Timers French Federation"), with this certificate you can then get the "collection" status.

claire belton

11 mai 2022

I need to get a carte grise for my UK reg. car. I have all the documents but am having terrible difficulty getting them onto the site. Is thi something you do, for a fee, and what is the fee please?

Eplaque

12 mai 2022

Our fee for the registration of an imported car is EUR 50 (+taxes collected on behalf of the French tax office). Do not hesitate to contact our customer service for more info or kick off the procedure.

CAROLINE

4 mai 2022

Hi. i trying to cancel my carte gris as i sold my camping car. i am not living in France anymore and have problem to cancel the insurrance as well. help

Eplaque

5 mai 2022

In France there is no cancellation procedure. You have to do what we call in French a "déclaration de cession", which means declaring ownership transfer. To do so, you have to fill a Cerfa 15776 with the buyer and declare the transaction. Once declared, you will get a proof that you can use to cancel the insurance.

Phil Smith

3 mai 2022

SImple question - we are moving Departments to live. I need to change from my existing address to the new one for both my registration AND Carte Gris - or does changing one update both

Eplaque

4 mai 2022

You have to change it twice, there is no automatic notification to other systems if you submit 1 change.

Lasse REJ-ROSENQVIST

1 mai 2022

Hello I want to buy a used car from a Volkswagen dealer. I will drive the car to Denmark and do not need french numberplates. How can I drive this car to Denmark. Do you have export plates? Kind regards Lasse

Eplaque

2 mai 2022

France does not have specific export plates for second hand car. The procedure is the following: you buy the car, keep the plates, then change the registration abroad. However, bear in mind that in some countries, local authorities don't allow new owners to drive with a "crossed" registration certificate (which indicates that the car has been sold). If you cross such country (check with their embassy to enquire), the only solution is to organize transport on a truck or sth.

Geza Molnar

29 avril 2022

Hi, We are moving to France in July, and we are thinking of keeping my VW Passat (UK, Right Hand Drive), and I would like to now the cost of importing/registering the car in France. Thanks and regards, Geza Molnar

Eplaque

2 mai 2022

It will depend on many factors. This article about car registration costs will help you evaluate the costs.

bharath

25 avril 2022

Hi, i am diplomat, working for WHO, would you help me in getting my car registration done. The brand where i am buying the car asked me to do the registration myself. Regards, Bharath

Eplaque

26 avril 2022

Sure, contact us by email or phone.

Rols

20 avril 2022

I am from another European country, but currently living in France for a few months. Is it possible to buy a car from Germany (prices are better there) and register it in France for these few months?

Eplaque

21 avril 2022

Yes if you can produce a valid proof of address, and if you have a valid driving license.

Marco van Laere

20 avril 2022

I have a Dutch registration plate and am now live in France permanently. Are you able to help me with changing my registration plates to French please ?

Eplaque

21 avril 2022

Sure, you just need to get a "quitus fiscal" from your tax office, and the certificate of conformity of your vehicle.

Mark Barton

16 avril 2022

I have a french vehicle with a Fiche d'identification du vehicules. I wish to register the vehicle in Italy but the Italians want a copy of the original Cart Gris to complete the process. Can you obtain a copy of the Cart Gris for me?

Eplaque

18 avril 2022

Only the owner (titulaire) can request a copy of the carte grise. So if you are, yes we can do it. If another person is recorded as the owner, it won't be possible.

Alistair Sisson

14 avril 2022

I have a 1970 jaguar E type which I wish to register here in France it has a current MOT and is registered in my name in the UK. I am now permanently living in France and wish to use the Jaguar from time to time. Obviously it would come under the classification of “. Voiture de collection” would it be of help to have certificate from the FFVE (Federation Française des Véhicules d’epoque) ? I hope you can help me. Thanks

Eplaque

14 avril 2022

Getting a certificate, from Jaguar or the FFVE, is mandatory to get the vintage category. You would have to request that document yourself, we cannot assist.

Ian Watson

10 mars 2022

Hello I wish to buy a car that is in France on German number plates Is it possible to register the car and put it in my name in France The car is not being bought from a dealer Thank you for your help Regards Ian

Eplaque

11 mars 2022

It can be tricky. E.g. if the individual is French and already requested a WW registration.

Saartje

2 mars 2022

Hi, maybe I wasn't clear in my question. We would like to buy a campervan which is located in Colombia on French plates. So we would like to change the ownership on our name in France. We are from Belgium, but we would like to keep the French plates. Could you assist us with this?

Eplaque

3 mars 2022

Yes we can.

Saartje

2 mars 2022

Good morning, is it possible to change ownership from a French car to Belgians? How does it work?

Eplaque

2 mars 2022

It is possible, but it has to be done in Belgium. We operate in France, so we are not involved in that (except the car ownership transfer declaration in France).

Martin

23 février 2022

Hi, In addition to the much needed French plates, can you asses/help deal with the post-Brexit import duties on a second hand car? How do I calculate these fees? Kind regards, Martin

Eplaque

25 février 2022

We cannot assist in getting the paperwork, we just process it to registrate the car. You will pay 20%+10% based on the market value, as provided by assessment tools such as l'Argus. However you can be exempted if you come to live in France permanently.

Sally Devlin

23 février 2022

I have received my temporary carte grise. Can I order the new plates via your site??

Eplaque

24 février 2022

Of course. Even in French it should be straightforward : https://app.eplaque.fr/commander?step=personnalisation, otherwise call or email us.

Stipe

22 février 2022

Hi, i am from croatia, and i found a car in France that i want to buy. I plan to go in France in few days to buy car and drive it to Croatia.. So when I see car, lets say I go to bank make money transfer, give them proof of transfer, and my documnets, and then what? i will get receipt I supose, and need to get export plates, where do i get them? thank you

Eplaque

23 février 2022

In France, there is no export plates for second hand car. You get the crossed registration certificate, insure the car then drive it with its actual plates. The problem is the following: not every country recognize a crossed registration certificate as a valid document. One reader told us he has been arrested in Autria, and had to register the car there to continue his trip to the Balkans. So you should check this before. Or simply send it on a truck.

Douglas MacKenzie

18 février 2022

Hello, I am importing a car that I have just purchased from Germany into France. It is a classic car and I would like a collection registration. Can you assist me in doing this? I would need help in English

Eplaque

21 février 2022

We can help you getting the "carte grise", but we can't assist for collecting the required paperwork (quitus, FFVE attestation, etc.).

Peter Elsworth

17 février 2022

I am taking my uk camping car to dreal inspection today. The french insurance ended in January. They will not renew until I have carte grise which means I have no insurance.

Eplaque

17 février 2022

If you cannot find an insurer, the camping car would have to be towed to the dreal.

Magnus Magnusson

14 février 2022

Hi, I have bought a car in Frankfurt and need temporary plates to drive it to France via Zwitzerland. 6 days in total. I will then park it in our garage and wait for my diplomatic French plates. Can you help me get the temporary plates and insurance. I would need them by this Friday (I live in Paris). Many thanks, Magnus

Eplaque

15 février 2022

Those temp plates must be issued by Germany, therefore we cannot assist you, sorry.

Geraldine West

14 février 2022

We have just arrived in France to live and have an address we own . We have a Volvo V90 D4 Inscription 2019 and a Mercedes SLK 2014 both on private UK plates. I have COC already for both cars. We need help to apply for Carte grise and to insure the cars in France. Can you help? Do we first have to get the MOTd in France? The Volvo would have been due 1st in May in UK, the Merc UK Mot expires March

Eplaque

14 février 2022

We can assist, but only for the registration itself. The following link explains all the paperwork required before submitting your imported car registration request.

Wright

1 février 2022

Good morning, I would like to know if it is still possible to get a temporary french registration for a UK caravan e.g. 3 months, in order for it to be towed back to the UK by a french transport company.

Eplaque

2 février 2022

It's possible in principle, but for vehicles waiting for a permanent registration. That would imply getting the 846A certificate from the customs.

Jan S

24 janvier 2022

Hello, I am Canadian with a secondary house in France. I am in the process of applying for a long term visitor visa (not working, retired). I plan to spend about 50% of my time in France but will not be tax resident. I would like to purchase and register a car in France but have been confused by what I have read, with some saying this is illegal? As a part timer here, with a long stay visa, and a maison secondaire, am I legally able to purchase and register a car here? Thanks in advance!

Eplaque

24 janvier 2022

It's a grey area. Somehow one law says you must be "resident", but on the other hand another says that all you have to provide is a valid proof of address. As a matter of fact, even illegals can register a car in they provide a proof of address, of identity and a valid driving license. We have never heard of a case of a non resident having issues for owning a car. French authorities simply want a valid address to make sure fines are paid. Moreover, if you would come with a Canadian car, you would not be able to drive it for more than one year, after 12 months on the territory it must be registered in France... Bottom line, if you own a home in France, you can register a car, many do.

Yiannis T

19 janvier 2022

I want to buy a new german car that is not imported in France (a manual BMW M3 - BMW France imports only automatics). Will it need to pass some type of inspection, and is it easier (or even possible) to buy it from a french dealer or buy it in Germany and import it?

Eplaque

20 janvier 2022

If the car has a European certificate of conformity, which should be the case for any BMW sold in Germany, you can register it "easily" as an imported car. We are not sure whether French BMW dealers agree to buy from their German colleagues. It would certainly be easier for you if they take care of the registration of the car, but technically they don't offer any specific advantage to get the car registration. While it might cost you much more since you add a middleman in the transaction.

Nicole Goijarts

13 janvier 2022

Hi ,we have a secondary house in France and I just bought a used car in Germany and need French plates. I can’t get in France Connect ,what to do ?

Eplaque

14 janvier 2022

You can ask someone with a working France Connect account to submit your application. Or you can use our services.

Craig

4 janvier 2022

Bonjour, I have a SAAB that was originally sold into the United States market. There is therefore no CoC. I've been in the Netherlands for two years. RDW was quite happy to register it after an inspection, in which they stated that it was fully EU compliant (minus CoC). Can you assist me to register it in France, where I now live ? Thanks

Eplaque

5 janvier 2022

To replace the COC, request an RTI from the nearest DREAL. You can contact our customer service to assist you in your registration procedures Phone: 01 84 80 28 27 (free service) Email: contact@eplaque.fr

Michael Dewey

4 janvier 2022

I am an American living in Italy (not a resident there yet). I am coming to France to buy a used motorbike, but do not have a permanent address in France. Can you help me with the registration?

Eplaque

4 janvier 2022

You cannot register a vehicle in France without a permanent address. If Italy allows non-residents to register vehicles, the solution is to buy the motorbike in France, then export and register it in Italy.

Robert Lockwood

20 décembre 2021

Hi, i have sold my french registered car to an English man who also owns a property in france. The car had a CT last week so we just need to swap ownership on the Carte Grise, can you help please.

Eplaque

21 décembre 2021

Of course. We can help you in your procedures. Contact our customer service Phone : 01 84 80 28 27 (free service) Email : contact@eplaque.fr

Irma Maritz

18 décembre 2021

I bought a property in France, including a second hand vehicle. I am a South African resident, but have bee told that a South African passport is not sufficient proof of identity?

Eplaque

20 décembre 2021

A passport is a valid proof of identity.

Marg Lemons

13 décembre 2021

I have inherited a car which is currently in the UK the value is low but sentimental value is high for me , I am resident here in France can I import this vehicle for my own use here ?

Eplaque

14 décembre 2021

Sure, it's a bit more complicated since Brexit, but not impossible. You'll find more info on that page: https://www.eplaque.fr/en/france-car-registration

Roland Stross

10 décembre 2021

We are intending to buy a classic car which is currently registered in France by the current owners. We have owned a house in France which we have used as a holiday home for 20 years and we also own an adjoining house which has been let for 4 years. We pay tax on this income in France. Could you confirm if on this basis we are able to register this car which would remain in France on the basis that we are not full time residents in France?

Eplaque

13 décembre 2021

As far as you are able to provide a valid proof of address (which is the case since you own a property), you will be able to register the car.

ALDAHWI

9 décembre 2021

It is good to know that it is valid without time limitation. What about the line reading: Visite avant le 02/02/ 2022 What should I do?

Eplaque

9 décembre 2021

This is about the MOT (technical inspection). You must go with the car to a "centre de contrôle technique" for a check. If all is good, you'll get a sticker valid for 2 years.

ALDAHWI

8 décembre 2021

Hello, would you kindly advice on how to renew the vehicle registration papers?

Eplaque

8 décembre 2021

What do you mean by renewal? Any car registration is valid without time limitation.

Arielle Schwimmer

6 décembre 2021

Hello, I received a speeding ticket from the French Police, however I was not in France during time of event. I have documents that I was in Mexico at time of event. Who can i speak to rectify this situation. Someone in France is using my USA license.

Eplaque

7 décembre 2021

You should first file a complaint for plate theft. For this, you will need the photo taken by the radar at the time of the infraction. You can request this photo here: https://contacts-demarches.interieur.gouv.fr/saisine-par-voie-electronique/demande-de-cliche-de-controle-automatise/. Then, you will have to contest the ticket with ANTAI: https://www.antai.gouv.fr/designation-ou-contestation/.

Steven Worrall

6 décembre 2021

I have ordered my plates will I get notification when it is dispatched and delivered to thé relais point I have tried to log in but I don’t seem able to

Eplaque

7 décembre 2021

Unfortunately as a moderator I don't have that information, I guess so but email customer service directly to contact@eplaque.fr to get an accurate and timely response.

Pauline D Matthews

28 novembre 2021

Good day, I have been trying for 9 months now to get a duplicate copy of a grey card that is in my uncle’s name. I tried ANTS and it is impossible for me to enter the website as I am not French, do not have a French cellular phone number or address. My lawyer needs the grey card so she can give or sell the car and then close my file and send my inheritance. She is not helping me much and I am doing all the research in how to get this card to her. I will send you more information if you feel you can help me. Sincerely, Pauline Dufresne Matthews

Eplaque

29 novembre 2021

It's not possible to get a duplicate copy if the holder is deceased. In that case, you have to request the vehicle identification sheet (Fiche d'identification du véhicule) + declare the loss of the carte grise at a police station (they will give you a receipt). With those documents, you will be able to sell the car or get a new carte grise with your name on it. We can help with all those things, call or email us.

peter HUDSON

27 novembre 2021

HELLO WE ARE RENTING IN FRANCE HAVING SOLD UP IN THE UK WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF PURCHASING OUR NEW HOME IN DEUX SEVRES WE WOULD LIKE TO KEEP AND RE REGISTER OUR VEHICLE. HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE USING YOUR SERVICES WHAT WILL BE THE FULL COST OF PROCESSING THE REGISTRATION INCLUDING SET OF PLATES PLUS ONE EXTRA FOR A TRAILER. THANKYOU

Eplaque

29 novembre 2021

It will take a few weeks, at least 6. Calculating the full cost is not possible like this, we need more info. Contact us by email so we can exchange comfortably about the matter.

Simone Leevey

25 novembre 2021

We have a uk vehicle in France and need your assistance to register this vehicle in France

Eplaque

26 novembre 2021

Sure, call us or send us an email.

D Gillan

25 novembre 2021

J'ai besoin d'aide! J'ai acheté un véhicule en février et j'ai récemment réalisé que je n'avais jamais terminé la configuration du véhicule à mon nom ! J'ai tous les documents et je sais que je n'avais que trente jours pour m'inscrire. merci de m'indiquer la marche à suivre pour résoudre ce problème.

Eplaque

26 novembre 2021

Vous devez mettre la carte grise à votre nom en effectuant une demande de changement de titulaire. Plus d'infos sur https://www.eplaque.fr/carte-grise/changement-titulaire.html

Peter Flower

19 novembre 2021

I am interested in purchasing an English caravan for use in Spain. Both the seller and I are French residents but the caravan has never been registered here and is still on English plates. It has no certificate of conformity (and presumably no other documentation either). Is there a way to get it a registration in France that will allow me to tow it from its current location (in France) to Spain where it will remain? A single journey through France is all that is required. I look forward to your reply Kind regards Peter

Eplaque

22 novembre 2021

You can register it. The problem being that since it comes from the UK, it has to get customs clearance + if no COC, you'll have to do an individual vehicle approval (called RTI in France).

Michael

19 novembre 2021

I would like to buy a car from France and drive it to another European country. Can you issue temporary plates for this purpose

Eplaque

22 novembre 2021

No, because the procedure is that the car keeps its current plates. The owner will give you the "carte grise barrée", (crossed registration certificate), however please note that some countries doesn't allow such cars to drive on their roads. You have to check with the embassy or consulate.

Joseph Whelan

15 novembre 2021

Hi, I hope you can help me. The French Embassy in Dublin referred me to you. I purchased a Velo-Solex Moped Reg. No. xx-xxx-xx at Auction in Dublin with no paperwork. Can you obtain details of this bike for me to enable me register it in Ireland. I look forward to hearing from you and also include a note of your charges, Regards, Joseph Whelan xxxxx-xxxxxxxxx

Eplaque

16 novembre 2021

We are a private registration company in France. We cannot provide you with this type of information. You should contact the local dedicated service. PS: For confidentiality and security reasons, we have modified your original message.

Lisa

14 novembre 2021

Hi I’m trying to order a provisional Ww for a vehicle! But when I go through the process France connect will not let me proceed

Eplaque

15 novembre 2021

You can use our service for your request. Telephone: 01 84 80 28 27 Email: contact@eplaque.fr

Licul Ilario

12 novembre 2021

I plan to buy used car in USA and bring it to France and register it there. I own property in St. James, Normandy. Can I do that ?

Eplaque

15 novembre 2021

Yes, you can do that.

Paul Goulding

10 novembre 2021

Good Morning, I have a UK motor bike and a car that have just expired their Uk MOT. Both are with me in France. I would prefer to keep them then sell them in the uk. Please can we discuss the costs involved in registering both in france. Both arrived last year in October before Brexit. I have now received my french residency card, I pay tax in france and I own a property in france. I hope you can help. Thank you

Eplaque

10 novembre 2021

We invite you to contact our customer service and ask them your questions. Phone : 01 84 80 28 27 (free service) Email : contact@eplaque.fr

Phil Nelson

26 octobre 2021

Will UK citizens be legally able to own French registered vehicles after this year? I have read from 2022 this wont be allowed. Obviously i dont want to spend money on registering a vehicle if , as a UK passport holder, I wont be able to legally own a french registered car after December 2021.

Eplaque

27 octobre 2021

Please could you specify your source? Car ownership rights in France are not based on nationality, but residency, driving license ownership (from any country), etc. If you live in France, you have the right to own a car, the opposite would be discriminatory. It's hard to believe such rule would be implemented.

Edward Bachmann

6 octobre 2021

Is it feasible to import a US 2007 Honda VLX 600 motorcycle and get a Carte Grise in France?

Eplaque

7 octobre 2021

Vehicles that are not certified in Europe must go through a specific procedure (RTI) before being registered. Most of them can get approved, such motorbike doesn't seem like anything special, but we don't have the technical knowledge to guarantee your model would go through.

Mme Sarkozi

24 septembre 2021

Nous avons uneJaguar, 19 ans. On voudrait la laisser en France et changer la plaque d’immatriculation. La voiture est enregistree en Angleterre. Pouvez vous nous aider? Merci a l’avance. Mrs Sarkozi

Eplaque

24 septembre 2021

Oui, nous offrons un service d'immatriculation pour les véhicules importés. Si la langue ne pose pas problème, ce qui semble être le cas, vous pouvez faire la démarche via cette page : https://www.eplaque.fr/carte-grise/immatriculation-d-un-vehicule-etranger-avec-ww.html . Pour le faire en anglais, contactez-nous par email.