Vehicle registration and homologation in Europe
We register cars, vans, trucks and motorcycles in any EU country, including US, Gulf, UK, Japanese and Chinese vehicles with no European papers. We also fix registrations that were refused or got stuck.
The papers and the transport, handled by one team
Buying the vehicle is usually the easy part. Putting it on local plates takes the right certificate, a technical inspection, translations, tax and a registry that accepts all of it. When one document is missing or one figure does not match, the car can wait in a garage for months.
We check the documents before you buy or ship, arrange the COC or individual approval, book the inspection and the registration, and deliver the vehicle with its plates on our own carriers.
Who we do this forRegistration, certificates and homologation
Vehicle registration in the EU
First registration of imported and used vehicles in any EU country. In the Czech Republic you do not need to live there to register in your own name.
Cars · vans · trucks · bikesCOC and certificates
We order the European Certificate of Conformity from the manufacturer. When none exists, we arrange a data confirmation or technical report instead.
COC · data sheetsHomologation and individual approval
Vehicles built for the US, the Gulf, Japan, the UK or China need an individual approval before EU registration. We arrange the checks and the changes, such as lights, speedometer, emissions and noise reports.
Non-EU vehiclesChinese vehicle registration
Chinese-market cars and EVs with no EU type approval. We check what the vehicle needs to pass, including the charging socket, lights and software, before you pay for it.
EVs and petrol carsFixing registration problems
Refused or stuck registrations: missing or wrong COC, VIN or data mismatches, errors in the registry, a previous registration that was never cancelled, lost papers.
Second opinionExport, deregistration and transit plates
Deregistration in the old country, export documents and temporary or transit plates, so the vehicle can move legally to its new home.
Before and afterRegistering a Chinese car in Europe: what to check first
- EU version or Chinese-market versionEU versions of Chinese brands come with a COC and register like any other new car. Cars built for the Chinese market have no EU papers and need an individual approval.
- Charging socketChinese-market EVs use the GB/T plug. Public chargers in Europe use CCS2, so check the conversion before you buy.
- Lights, mirrors and markingsLighting, reflectors and markings must meet EU rules. Some cars need parts changed before the inspection.
- Software and languageScreens and menus are often in Chinese only, and maps and connected services may not work in Europe.
- Duty and VAT10% import duty, plus an EU anti-subsidy duty on Chinese battery electric cars of 7.8% to 35.3% depending on the maker, then import VAT.
Send us the model, year and photos of the documents. We tell you in writing what the vehicle needs before you pay for it.
Problems we fix
- The registry refused the vehicleWe find out exactly why and fix the file
- No COC, or the manufacturer will not issue oneIndividual approval or a technical report instead
- VIN, engine or data do not matchBetween the title, the COC and the car itself
- Still registered in another countryDeregistration and export papers from the old country
- Lost registration papers or titleDuplicates and replacement documents
- Wrong power, emissions or CO2 figuresThese change the registration tax, so we get them corrected
- Failed technical inspectionWe arrange the repair or changes and book the retest
- Foreign documents not acceptedSworn translations and apostilles where needed
Already refused? Send us the registry’s letter with the form below and we reply with the cause and the fix.
Documents you usually need
| Document | Why |
|---|---|
| Previous registration or title | Proves ownership and the vehicle's history |
| Purchase invoice or contract | Ownership, VAT status and customs value |
| COC or individual approval | The technical data the registry needs |
| Customs papers (non-EU vehicles) | Import declaration showing duty and VAT paid |
| Technical inspection report | Roadworthiness test in the new country |
| Owner ID or company registration | For the new owner; some countries also ask for an address there |
| Insurance | Most countries need it before plates are issued |
Every country asks for slightly different papers. We send you an exact checklist for your vehicle and country, and tell you what can be replaced if something is missing.
From documents to plates in four steps
Need a vehicle registered?
Tell us about the vehicle and its papers. A specialist replies within one working day.
Tell us about the vehicle
For the fastest answer, tell us- Make, model, year and VIN if you have it
- Where the vehicle is now and where it was registered before
- The country where it should be registered
- Which documents you have
- The registry’s letter, if it was refused
- Document check before you pay anything
- One fixed price for papers and transport
- Your details go only to our registration team
+371 22 020 105 · quote@darwishlogistics.eu
Registration request
About two minutesVehicle registration: what customers ask
Which countries can you register a vehicle in?
We work in every EU country, directly or through partners, and can help outside the EU on request. Most countries register a vehicle only to an owner who lives there or a company based there. In the Czech Republic we can register the vehicle in your name even if you do not live there, which is often the easiest option for foreign owners.
My car has no COC. Can it still be registered?
In most cases, yes. Cars built for markets outside Europe go through an individual approval: a technical check against EU rules, sometimes with changes such as lights or the speedometer. We tell you before you buy or ship what the car will need.
Can you register a Chinese car or EV bought in China?
Often, yes. Chinese-market vehicles have no EU type approval, so they need an individual approval. The charging socket, lights and software are the usual issues. Send us the model, year and photos of the documents and we check it before you pay for the car.
How long does registration take?
An EU vehicle with a COC is usually registered within a few working days to two weeks once the documents are complete. Individual approvals take longer, often several weeks, depending on the country and the changes needed.
My registration was refused or is stuck. Can you help?
Yes. Send us the refusal letter or the registry's message and copies of the documents. We find the cause, whether that is a missing certificate, a data mismatch or an old registration abroad, and fix it.
Do you also transport the vehicle?
Yes. We collect the vehicle, take it to the inspection and registration, and deliver it with its plates on our own car carriers, anywhere in Europe.
