The process of selling a motor vehicle on the territory of our country requires obtaining a whole file of documents and following a certain procedure. It is important that you understand all the legal requirements you have to follow. One of these documents, without which the sale-purchase process cannot be completed, is the car tax certificate.
If you want to sell the vehicle with the equipment, but you do not know exactly the regulations regarding this type of document, this article is for you. We will go into detail about what exactly this certificate represents, where and who can issue it, what is its validity period, plus other details that can help you in the process of selling your car.
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- Car tax certificate - what does this document represent
- Where do you get the car tax certificate and how long does it take to issue it?
1. Car tax certificate - what does this document represent
In the case of the sale of any property, whether we are talking about land, real estate or a motor vehicle, the seller must present a tax certificate.
On the car sales market, the car tax certificate is a document that is required by law when you intend to sell a car in Romania. This certificate serves as proof that all taxes, contributions, taxes related to the vehicle have been paid up to the date of sale. This means that the document certifies that the seller has paid all government duties related to the car, including road tax and any other fines or outstanding debts related to the vehicle, to the tax administration in which the vehicle is registered.
In addition to proof of tax payment, the tax car certificate also includes information such as the vehicle identification number (VIN), the name of the previous owner and the amount of tax paid.
The tax certificate is an important document when you plan to sell a car, as it protects both the buyer and the seller. For the buyer, this document ensures that the vehicle is free of any outstanding debts or fines that may have been incurred by the previous owner. For the seller, it provides a record of payment of all taxes and duties on the vehicle, which can help prevent any future disputes or legal issues.
2. Where do you get the car tax certificate and how long does it take to issue it?
The car tax certificate is obtained by submitting a written request to the Financial Administration of the sector, in the case of the city of Bucharest or the municipality, in the rest of the cities of the country, within the radius of which the vehicle was registered.
To obtain this certificate, the seller will have to provide several documents, including:
- copy of the owner's identity card
- typed application (requested at the counter or online)
- CIV copy
It is important to remember that the car tax certificate is only valid for a limited period of time: both for individuals and for legal entities, the validity period is 90 days. This means that the seller will need to obtain the certificate shortly before selling the vehicle and has a limited time to complete the sale procedure.
How long does it take for the car tax certificate to be issued?
As I said, the car tax certificate will be issued by the tax authorities of the locality or municipality in which the vehicle is registered. The release period in the case of the sale procedure is 3 working days from the date of submission of the written request. The car tax certificate is also requested in case of the need to write off a car, in which case the release term is 5 working days.
Failure to obtain the car tax certificate when selling a car in Romania may attract penalties and fines. The seller may also be liable for any outstanding taxes or fines related to the vehicle, even after the sale is completed.
In conclusion, the car tax certificate is one of the documents without which the procedure for selling a car cannot be completed. This document certifies that the seller has no unpaid debts related to the vehicle until the time of sale.
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