Professional Vehicle Purchase Declaration: Complete Guide 2026

⚠️ Important: The purchase declaration is strictly reserved for automotive professionals. Individuals must perform a standard change of ownership.

The purchase declaration (DA) is a mandatory administrative formality for automotive professionals when purchasing a French vehicle with the intent to resell it.

Objectives of the DA:

• 🔍 Ensure vehicle traceability
• 🛡️ Protect seller and buyer
• 📝 Notify the administration of a professional's purchase
• 🚫 Prevent sales-related fraud

Form: Cerfa n°13751 (includes the purchase declaration and the certificate of sale)

⚠️ Attention: The purchase declaration is only possible for vehicles registered in France. It is not possible to register a DA for a foreign vehicle.

✅ Professionals concerned:

• 🏪 Dealerships
• 🔧 Garage owners
• 🚗 Used vehicle resellers
• 💼 Automotive agents

Individuals:

Individuals cannot make a purchase declaration. They must follow a different procedure: the change of ownership.

To declare the purchase of a vehicle, the following information is essential:

• 🏭 Professional activity of the declarant
• 📍 Professional buyer's contact details
• 📅 Date of purchase
• 🚗 Vehicle information and its registration certificate
• 👤 Seller's contact details
• 📆 Date of sale (which must match the date of purchase)

✅ Mandatory documents:

• Vehicle registration certificate crossed out and signed by the seller
• Certificate of transfer signed by the seller and the buyer
• Cerfa 13751 (purchase declaration) completed and signed by the seller and the buyer
• KBIS less than 2 years old
• Proof of identity of the professional buyer

⚠️ Attention: The purchase declaration is only possible for vehicles registered in France. It is not possible to register a DA for a foreign vehicle.

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Get the purchase declaration form and all other necessary documents.

Step 1: Gather the necessary documents

Make sure you have all the documents listed above before starting the procedure.

Step 2: Make the purchase declaration

The purchase declaration is now made online via:

• 💻 The ANTS website (ants.gouv.fr)
• 👥 An authorized service provider like our service

Step 3: Obtain the receipt

After your purchase is registered in the SIV, the administration issues a purchase declaration receipt confirming that the declaration has been duly registered.

The purchase declaration receipt is an official document issued to the professional buyer after making the declaration.

✅ It proves that:

• The professional has declared the purchase to the competent authorities
• They have the right to resell the vehicle legally

Validity: The receipt is valid until the vehicle is resold.

⚠️ Important: It is not possible to obtain a duplicate of the receipt in case of loss. Keep it carefully!

Professionals are required to comply with strict obligations:

• 📅 Make the declaration within 15 days of purchase
• 📝 Obtain and keep the receipt for any future resale
• 📢 Inform the authorities in case of resale or export of the vehicle outside the territory

Although the terms may seem similar, they do not refer to the same thing:

💼 Purchase Declaration (DA):

• Reserved for automotive professionals
• When purchasing a French vehicle with the intent to resell it
• Certifies that the vehicle is duly registered in the professional's name
• Grants the right to resell the vehicle

📝 Vehicle Transfer:

• Encompasses all forms of ownership transfer
• Sale between individuals, between professionals, or donation
• Mandatory establishment of a transfer certificate (Cerfa 15776)
• Mandatory registration of ownership transfer

Making a purchase declaration is first and foremost a legal obligation for any professional in the automotive sector.

✅ Advantages:

• 🛡️ Secure transactions: Guarantees that the vehicle is in the hands of a recognized professional
• 🚀 Simplify resale: The professional is registered as the owner in the SIV
• 📝 Facilitate registration: The receipt is required for registration procedures
• ⚖️ Prevent disputes: Proves the vehicle's history and avoids challenges

Failure to comply with the obligation to declare the purchase can lead to various penalties:

• 💰 Administrative fine: Failure to register within the deadline may result in a fixed fine
• ❌ Inability to register: Without a DA, it is impossible to register the vehicle in the name of the new owner
• ⚠️ Liability in case of incident: In the event of an accident or theft, the absence of a DA can complicate compensation procedures and engage the liability of the seller or buyer

✅ The purchase declaration is FREE

Like the transfer declaration, the DA is entirely free on the ANTS website.

Service fees: Processing fees may apply if you use a professional service like ours for registering your DA.

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• ✅ Verification of your professional documents
• ✅ Error-free completion of Cerfa 13751
• ✅ Registration within 15 days
• ✅ Obtaining the official receipt
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Can an individual make a purchase declaration?

No. The purchase declaration is strictly reserved for automotive professionals. An individual must make a standard change of ownership.

Is the DA receipt mandatory for obtaining a registration certificate?

The receipt itself is not mandatory, but the registration of the purchase declaration is. Nevertheless, the receipt can facilitate the registration of your vehicle.

Can I get a receipt if I lose it?

No. It is not possible to obtain a duplicate of the purchase declaration receipt. Keep it carefully until the vehicle is resold.

What is the deadline for making the purchase declaration?

You have a maximum of 15 days after purchase to make the purchase declaration.

Can I make a DA for a foreign vehicle?

No. The purchase declaration is only possible for vehicles registered in France.