Registering "pre owned" cars in France is not an exact science, as experiences vary. The process inevitably involves the local Préfecture or Sub-Préfecture; there is no centralised DVLA type system as in, for example, the UK. Although all Préfectures seem use the same software package, variations in requirements have been known to occur between offices.
Procedures differ for "modern" and "older" cars. "Older" cars are defined as those aged 30 years or over as at 1st January of the year in which the application for registration is made. On this basis, to find out more, click on the appropriate link below. Please let us know how you get on!
Procedures differ for "modern" and "older" cars. "Older" cars are defined as those aged 30 years or over as at 1st January of the year in which the application for registration is made. On this basis, to find out more, click on the appropriate link below. Please let us know how you get on!
