Estonia Vehicle Registration Process

Estonia Vehicle Registration Process | A-1 Auto Transport

Vehicles shipped to Estonia can be registered at any Estonian Road Administration bureau (see link at the bottom of this page). The Estonian Road Administration differentiates between new and used vehicles, but the procedure of registration is more or less the same and requires the following documents.

Vehicle Registration Process & Required Documents

• Roadworthiness test
• Application form
• Proof of ownership
• Certificate of conformity
• Customs documentation

Estonian Taxes On Imported Vehicles

There is little import tax on vehicles shipped to the area, provided the automobile is registered within the first five days of arrival, and you gain residency status within the first 12 months. Generally speaking, the registration process is a little easier for more common cars, whereas it may take a little longer with less popular models or classic automobiles.

If you’d like more information or have questions about shipping and registering a car in Estonia, our international shipping page has another resource you might find helpful. We are happy to answer your questions and offer FREE cost estimates for any type of motorcar shipment to Estonia.

Roadworthiness Test | Registering A Car

The roadworthiness test is one of the biggest obstacles for people shipping a vehicle to Estonia. It’s not a typical requirement in the U.S. and tends to be more similar to a mechanical inspection. For newly registered vehicles, the roadworthiness inspection will be done on initial registration, four years from that date, and every two years thereafter.

Estonian Roadworthiness Test

Every vehicle must have an EU roadworthiness certificate, which means that most people shipping a car to Estonia, they will have to have the following checked on their motorcar:

• Windshield wiper and windshield
• Lights, including headlamps, brakes, turn signals and hazard lights
• Tires
• Mirrors
• Seat belts
• Steering column & wheel
• Brakes & Suspension
• Emission inspection

For more information about the automobile inspection and roadworthiness test, see the link below for the European Commission.

Vehicle Resources

Estonian Road Administration - The road administration website for the Republic of Estonia includes several helpful links and informational pages about driving, licensing, permits, and foreign vehicles.

European Commission Vehicle Inspection - The mobility and transport section of the website has information about motorcar inspections as well as a number of other automobile related services.