Vehicles and transportEditorially reviewed 25/10/2026

Deregistering a vehicle

Deregistering a vehicle at an inspection station costs €2.18. Find out when you must do this, which documents and plates to surrender and which deadline applies.

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Price from

€2.18

Usual time

Usually in one visit

Responsible institution

STP

How to apply

This procedure has one application method.

In person

Submit the application to the responsible institution according to its current instructions.

Required documents

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In person

Vehicle registration certificate
Licence plates
Owner’s or authorised representative’s identity card
Deregistration authorisationRequired when an authorised representative deregisters the vehicle.
End-of-life vehicle treatment certificate or storage-location declarationThe document depends on vehicle category, reason for deregistration and whether it is a classic vehicle.

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Steps

In person

1
Determine the reason and deregistration deadline
The deadline depends on registration expiry, destruction, write-off, theft or change of ownership.
2
Prepare documents and plates
Bring the registration certificate, both plates, identification and required proof concerning the vehicle.
3
Deregister the vehicle at an inspection station
You can complete the procedure in person or through a duly authorised person.
4
Collect confirmation and retain documentation
Check that deregistration is recorded and keep proof that the procedure was completed.

Prices and deadlines

Procedure	Price	Deadline
Vehicle deregistration Inspection-station fee for vehicle deregistration. Additional costs may arise depending on the reason and required documentation.	€2.18	Usually in one visit

Procedure

Price

Deadline

Vehicle deregistration

Inspection-station fee for vehicle deregistration. Additional costs may arise depending on the reason and required documentation.

€2.18

Usually in one visit

Important notes

If you do not renew registration, deregister the vehicle within 15 days of expiry of the registration certificate.
For a destroyed, written-off or stolen vehicle, the official source states a 30-day deadline.
A new owner must register the vehicle in their name or deregister it within 15 days.

Common mistakes

Not bringing both licence plates for deregistration.
Not preparing a treatment certificate or storage-location declaration where required.
Assuming a vehicle is automatically deregistered immediately after sale.

Institutions

Vehicle inspection stationsDeregister vehicles and record returned plates.

Find the nearest vehicle inspection station

Ministry of the InteriorMaintains records of registered and deregistered vehicles.

Find the nearest police administration or station

Official sources

Information was editorially reviewed on 25/10/2026. Before applying, check the latest information on official websites.

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