STEPS TO REGISTER A GERMAN CAR

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Obtaining a tax receipt for your German car

It consists of ensuring that the German car is in order with regard to French VAT. The tax receipt is necessary to obtain the vehicle registration document. Read also: Tax receipt and VAT for used cars bought in Germany To obtain a tax receipt for your German car, you simply need to apply for it at the tax office of your main residence. The following documents are required to obtain the tax clearance: Certificate of transfer or purchase invoice Proof of residence proof of identity German registration certificate (Teil 1 and Teil 2)

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Obtaining the manufacturer's certificate of conformity for a car in Germany

This is a document that indicates that the vehicle meets the requirements of the European Union. It is available for all vehicles sold in Europe. This document is also essential for obtaining the vehicle registration document. It is issued for each new vehicle when it leaves the factory. The manufacturer's certificate of conformity can be obtained from a dealer of the make of your German car. However, you can also request it online via various websites

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Step 3: Provisional registration of German cars

If you need to use the German car quickly, you can opt for a provisional WW registration. Valid for 4 months, it allows you to drive the foreign vehicle in France while waiting for the final registration certificate. To obtain this provisional registration, you must apply on the immatriculation.ants.gouv.fr website. In addition to the application for provisional registration, you will be asked to provide the following documents: an identity document, proof of address, the transfer certificate or purchase invoice, the tax receipt, the German registration certificate (Teil 1 and Teil 2).

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the registration of your German car

Once the above steps are completed, you can then apply for the registration of your car purchased in Germany. This is no longer done at the prefecture, but directly online at immatriculation.ants.gouv.fr. Other websites offer this kind of service, but in reality the price will be higher as these websites themselves go through immatriculation.ants.gouv.fr. In addition to the application for registration you must provide the following documents mentioned in the previous steps: tax receipt, certificate of conformity, purchase invoice or transfer certificate, technical inspection report, copy of identity card, copy of driving licence, German registration certificate (Teil 1 and Teil 2), proof of address, insurance certificate.

HERE ARE 3 IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TO HAVE FOR YOUR GERMAN CAR REGISTRATION

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GERMAN CAR REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION DOCUMENT FOR YOUR GERMAN CAR

When you arrive in France with your car from Dubai, you have 15 days to start the registration process. While waiting to obtain your definitive registration card, you must apply for a provisional registration certificate (CPI) to drive legally on French roads. This CPI in WW is valid for two months, renewable by tacit agreement for a further two months. In total, for your UAE car registration, your provisional certificate is valid for a maximum of four months.

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CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

YOUR GERMAN CAR CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

This is a document that indicates that the vehicle meets the requirements of the European Union. It is available for all vehicles sold in Europe. This document is also essential for obtaining the vehicle registration document. It is issued for each new vehicle when it leaves the factory.

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PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION WW

If you need to use the German car quickly, you can opt for a provisional WW registration. Valid for 4 months, it allows you to drive the foreign vehicle in France while waiting for the final registration certificate. To obtain this provisional registration, you must apply on the website immatriculation.ants.gouv.fr.