Register a Car in Romania

Core steps for buying, importing, and registering a car.

Register a Car in Romania

Car registration involves documents, taxes, insurance, technical inspection, and local authority steps. Requirements vary depending on whether the car is local, imported from the EU, or imported from outside the EU.

Before Buying

Check ownership history, technical inspection status, insurance, taxes, and whether the seller can provide all transfer documents.

Insurance and Inspection

RCA liability insurance is mandatory. ITP technical inspection must be valid for registration and road use.

Imported Cars

Imported vehicles need additional customs, VAT, translation, inspection, and conformity documents depending on origin.

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Pair this guide with the broader moving, visa, banking, and city resources.

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