When do you need to register a vehicle?

The vehicle must be registered within 10 calendar days from the date of transfer of ownership (e.g., conclusion of a sale and purchase agreement, donation, etc.).

What happens if the registration deadline is missed?

• The first case of violation: The patrol police may impose a fine of UAH 850.
• Repeated violation within a year: The fine will be 1700 hryvnias, and a possible assignment:
• Community service (30 to 40 hours);
• Paid seizure of the vehicle (or without it).
• In order to avoid fines, you should contact the service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the Center for the Provision of Administrative Services (CAS) in a timely manner with all the necessary documents:

1. Identity documents:

• Passport of a citizen of Ukraine or other identity document.
• Registration number of the taxpayer's account card (identification code).

1. Documents confirming the ownership of the vehicle:

• Purchase and sale agreement.
• Donation agreement.
• Act of acceptance and transfer.
• Other documents confirming the transfer of ownership.

1. Documents on technical condition or customs clearance (if required):

• Customs declaration (for cars imported from abroad).
• Certificate of conformity of the vehicle design with the established requirements.

1. Registration documents for the vehicle (if already registered):

• Previous registration certificate.
• License plates (if any).

1. Receipt of payment of mandatory payments:

• Payment of the administrative fee for vehicle registration.
• Payment of the mandatory state pension insurance fee (for cars registered in Ukraine for the first time).

1. A power of attorney (if necessary):

• If the documents are submitted by the owner's representative.

The registration period is 1 business day from the date of submission of all required documents.