Request a tax receipt and then register a vehicle

For this service, you may also apply online in English (en anglais)

This procedure allows you to obtain a tax receipt and then apply for registration. It is intended for both individuals and businesses importing a new or second-hand vehicle from a European Union country other than France.

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Information

This online procedure is currently being tested. It should only be used if the purchaser of the vehicle (the person whose name appears on the foreign purchase invoice) is resident or has their registered office in one of the following eight departments: Alpes-Maritimes (06), Loire-Atlantique (44), Nord (59), Moselle (57), Pas-de-Calais (62), Bas-Rhin (67), Rhône (69) and Paris (75).

  • If the purchaser’s place of residence or registered office is located in another department, the application for a tax receipt must be made to the relevant tax office. You can find the contact details for the relevant office on the  impots.gouv.fr website.

  • If you are a professional in the motor trade acting as a buyer-dealer, the application for registration can be made at a later stage, once the final purchaser is known (this new procedure replaces the procedure for “Only request a tax receipt”).
  • If you are a private individual or a business not acting as a buyer-dealer, you may proceed with a registration application as soon as the tax receipt has been obtained.

Les grandes étapes de la démarche

  1. 1

    Prepare the required documents

    Here are the documents you will need to provide when applying for a tax receipt online:
    • A valid identity document ;
    • Proof of address less than six months old, for private buyers ;
    • A Kbis extract, for business buyers ;
    • The foreign registration certificate, if the vehicle has already been registered ;
    • A proof of sale ;
    • The conformity certificate delivered by the manufacturer or equivalent ;
    • Proof of a French or foreign roadworthiness test issued within the last 6 months from the date of the application, if you do not have a certificate of conformity issued by the manufacturer ;
    • Where applicable, proof of the vehicle's purpose ;
    • If the user is not the purchaser of the vehicle, the power of attorney and a copy of their identity document.
    Here are the documents you will need to provide for your vehicle registration application (once the tax receipt has been delivered):
    • A signed application for a vehicle registration (cerfa no.13750) ;
    • A valid identity document
    • Proof of address less than six months old, for individuals ;
    • Un Kbis extract of the future registred owner, for businesses ;
    • If the user is not the purchaser of the vehicle, the power of attorney and a copy of their identity document ;
    • The co-owner’s identity document.

    Please note that other supporting documents may be required, depending on any specific situations you may have declared or for the purposes of vehicle registration.

  2. 2

    Log in or create a France Titres (ANTS) account

    Once you have logged on to your account, in the "Start a new online transaction" category, click "Vehicule registration".

    Tutorial to creat an account

  3. 3

    Start your tax receipt application

    Enter useful information about the vehicle, the seller, the buyer, the conditions of purchase and the future registrant.

  4. 4

    Upload your supporting documents

    Include the supporting documents requested.

  5. 5

    Confirm the summary

    • Confirm the summary of the information entered ;
    • Read and tick the box to accept the legal terms and conditions of use.

  6. 6

    Make the VAT payment

  7. 7

    Processing of your application

    The tax authorities are reviewing your application. You will be notified by email of the decision regarding clearance.

  8. 8

    Complete your tax receipt application

    Log in to your account to confirm your process.
    The certificate of tax clearance will be available to download once this process is complete. It will also be accessible in the ‘My documents’ tab of your account.

  9. 9

    Continue with your registration process

    In your account, you must complete the registration process in order to obtain your registration certificate:

    • Fill in the required information ;
    • then confirm your registration.

  10. 10

    Track the progress of your registration process

    Your application will be processed by a member of staff at the processing center. You can check the status of your application via your ANTS account. You will also be notified by email of any updates regarding your application.