Changing the vehicle owner01/10/2020 20:00:00|Registry of motor vehicles Change of vehicle ownership The person authorised to act is generally a natural or legal person registered in the Vehicle Registry as the current owner of the vehicle, the new owner and the new operator in the case of vehicle ownership transfer (e.g. sale, gift). The owner of the vehicle may also authorise another person in writing; the new owner in the case of ownership transfer (e.g. inheritance). The vehicle owner must apply for the registration of the change of owner within 10 business days of: the transfer of vehicle ownership, or the transfer of ownership of the vehicle or the effect date of a court decision in inheritance proceedings. Who to turn to? You can contact any municipal office of a municipality with extended jurisdiction: there are 206 such offices in the Czech Republic and you can search and find them on the map below. What to bring to the office? joint application by the existing and new owner(of the operator if different from the existing or new owner) proof of vehicle ownership in case of ownership transfer, original proof of identity (ID card, passport), technical vehicle certificate if awarded, vehicle registration certificate, green card (proof of liability insurance), vehicle inspection report (not older than one year) will be verified by the office when processing the application You can also prepare your application on the Transport Portal before going to the office. The administrative fee is CZK 800 (vehicle with at least 4 wheels), CZK 700 (trailer over 750 kg), CZK 500 (trailer up to 750 kg), CZK 500 (motorcycle over 50 cm3), CZK 300 (motorcycle up to 50 cm3) In case of an inheritance, the heir acts for the one who passed away and the registration of the vehicle in the heir's name is free of charge. The application must be accompanied by the proof of vehicle ownership and the other documents mentioned above (the technical vehicle certificate and the vehicle registration certificate are attached if available). The entire operation is done without delay (mostly on the spot) and within 30 days in more complex cases. If the aforementioned deadline of 10 days is not met, a fine of up to CZK 50 000 may be imposed. Please refer to these regulations for details: The amount of administrative fees is governed by Act No. 634/2004 Coll. on administrative fees, as amended (item 27). The periods are subject to Act No. 500/2004 Coll., the Administrative Code, as amended. Act No. 56/2001 Coll., on the conditions of road vehicles operation, as amended Decree No. 153/2023 Coll., on the registration of vehicles, as amended Act No. 500/2004 Coll., the Administrative Code, as amended Act No. 634/2004 Coll., on administrative fees, as amended Appeals are processed in accordance with Act No 500/2004 Coll., Administrative Code, as amended, and shall be filed with the competent authority.. More information For more information contact the municipal office of the municipality where you will be applying. Ministry of Transport hotline phone: +420 222 266 759 (on working days from 9:00 to 17:00) Download: Žádost o zápis změny vlastníka nebo provozovatele vozidla Back to article list Previous articleNext article
Change of vehicle ownership The person authorised to act is generally a natural or legal person registered in the Vehicle Registry as the current owner of the vehicle, the new owner and the new operator in the case of vehicle ownership transfer (e.g. sale, gift). The owner of the vehicle may also authorise another person in writing; the new owner in the case of ownership transfer (e.g. inheritance). The vehicle owner must apply for the registration of the change of owner within 10 business days of: the transfer of vehicle ownership, or the transfer of ownership of the vehicle or the effect date of a court decision in inheritance proceedings. Who to turn to? You can contact any municipal office of a municipality with extended jurisdiction: there are 206 such offices in the Czech Republic and you can search and find them on the map below. What to bring to the office? joint application by the existing and new owner(of the operator if different from the existing or new owner) proof of vehicle ownership in case of ownership transfer, original proof of identity (ID card, passport), technical vehicle certificate if awarded, vehicle registration certificate, green card (proof of liability insurance), vehicle inspection report (not older than one year) will be verified by the office when processing the application You can also prepare your application on the Transport Portal before going to the office. The administrative fee is CZK 800 (vehicle with at least 4 wheels), CZK 700 (trailer over 750 kg), CZK 500 (trailer up to 750 kg), CZK 500 (motorcycle over 50 cm3), CZK 300 (motorcycle up to 50 cm3) In case of an inheritance, the heir acts for the one who passed away and the registration of the vehicle in the heir's name is free of charge. The application must be accompanied by the proof of vehicle ownership and the other documents mentioned above (the technical vehicle certificate and the vehicle registration certificate are attached if available). The entire operation is done without delay (mostly on the spot) and within 30 days in more complex cases. If the aforementioned deadline of 10 days is not met, a fine of up to CZK 50 000 may be imposed. Please refer to these regulations for details: The amount of administrative fees is governed by Act No. 634/2004 Coll. on administrative fees, as amended (item 27). The periods are subject to Act No. 500/2004 Coll., the Administrative Code, as amended. Act No. 56/2001 Coll., on the conditions of road vehicles operation, as amended Decree No. 153/2023 Coll., on the registration of vehicles, as amended Act No. 500/2004 Coll., the Administrative Code, as amended Act No. 634/2004 Coll., on administrative fees, as amended Appeals are processed in accordance with Act No 500/2004 Coll., Administrative Code, as amended, and shall be filed with the competent authority.. More information For more information contact the municipal office of the municipality where you will be applying. Ministry of Transport hotline phone: +420 222 266 759 (on working days from 9:00 to 17:00)