Romania Vehicle Registration Process

How To Register An Imported Vehicle In Romania: Process & Requirements

If you import a vehicle into Romania for permanent usage, you must register it locally, which entails getting a local driver’s license. If you have a valid U.S. driver’s license, you can drive temporarily in the country for a period of up to 90 days, provided you also have an international driving permit.

Roadworthiness Test In the European Region

Any vehicle registered here for the first time, assuming it is for permanent use, must undergo a roadworthiness test. This also applies to new vehicles imported into the country and those purchased here. New vehicles must be retested every two years. You can find a link to the Automotive Register at the bottom of this page, which is the body responsible for issuing the test.

The road test is common practice in European countries, both for cars that are bought locally, as well as those that are imported from the United States. They test for basic operational things to make sure the vehicle can operate safely on the roads, which includes an examination of the following components:

• Lights (including fog lights), blinkers, & hazards
• Brakes and tires
• Mirrors and wipers
• Seat belts
• Emissions

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Steps Required For Certification Of A Vehicle & Necessary Documents

Before documenting an imported vehicle here, you must pay import and value-added taxes. The import tax will vary depending on the type and size of the vehicle, and the VAT is typically around 24% of the assessed value.

The process of registration can take some time as you’ll need to visit several different offices to get all the necessary documents, which include the following:

• Purchase invoice with Romanian translation
• Payment of VAT (value-added tax)
• Proof of vehicular insurance
• Pollution tax payment
• Vehicle Certification tax
• Documentation
• License plates

Countryside Vehicle Resources

Automotive Register of Romania—This is the official automotive register for the country, a wing of the Ministry of Transport. You’ll find information there includes test center locations, contact information, and more.

U.S. Embassy here (Driver’s License) - Information about getting a local driver’s license in Romania, including how to drive there if you’re a U.S. citizen. If you need to get a local driver’s license, you can find resources about the process by clicking the link.

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