Vehicle Transfer Declaration: Complete Guide 2026

⚠️ Attention Sellers: You have a maximum of 15 days after the sale to declare the transfer. Without this declaration, you remain responsible for any offenses committed with the vehicle!

The transfer declaration (or certificate of transfer) is the official document that formalizes the sale of a vehicle between two parties. It is the bill of sale that proves the transfer of ownership.

Two mandatory steps:

• 1️⃣ Fill out Cerfa 15776*02 in 2 copies (seller, buyer)
• 2️⃣ Declare the transfer online on the ANTS website within 15 days (seller's obligation) or via an approved service provider.

The certificate of transfer must be filled out with absolute precision. Any error can block the procedure.

Information to provide:

🚗 Vehicle Information:

• Registration number
• Make and model
• VIN (serial number)
• EXACT mileage at the time of sale
• Date and precise time of transfer

👤 Seller Information:

• Last name, first name (or company name for a business)
• Full address
• Signature

👥 Buyer Information:

• Last name, first name (or company name)
• Full address
• Signature

⚠️ Important: The certificate must be produced in 2 copies: one for the seller (kept by the seller for online declaration), and one for the buyer for their new vehicle registration certificate application.

💰 Download Cerfa 15776*02 for free

Get the official transfer declaration form and all other necessary CERFA forms.

📌 SELLER'S Obligations:

• ✅ Fill out and sign the transfer certificate (Cerfa 15776*02)
• ✅ Cross out the registration certificate with the mention "Sold on [date] at [time]" or "Transferred on [date] at [time]"
• ✅ Hand over the crossed-out registration certificate to the buyer
• ✅ Declare the transfer online on ANTS within 15 days or via an approved service provider (MANDATORY)
• ✅ Provide the administrative status certificate (non-pledge) less than 15 days old
• ✅ Hand over the technical inspection report less than 6 months old (if the vehicle is over 4 years old)

⚠️ Penalty: Without declaration within 15 days, the seller remains responsible for offenses (fines, speed cameras, accidents) and risks a fine of €135.

📌 BUYER'S Obligations:

• ✅ Sign the transfer certificate
• ✅ Change the owner's name within one month of purchase
• ✅ Check the non-pledge certificate before purchase
• ✅ Purchase insurance before driving

⚠️ Penalty: Without changing the owner's name within one month, the buyer risks a fine of €135 and the immobilization of the vehicle.

• Not declaring the transfer online: The seller remains responsible for offenses committed after the sale
• Error in the first or last name: A single incorrect letter blocks the entire procedure
• Forgetting the exact time of transfer: In case of an offense on the same day, the time determines responsibility
• Inaccurate mileage: Can constitute fraud and engage the seller's responsibility
• Not making 2 copies: Each party must keep a copy
• Signing in advance: The certificate must be filled out and signed on the day of sale, never before
• Not checking the non-pledge certificate: The buyer risks their vehicle registration application being blocked.

After filling out Cerfa 15776, the seller must Pobligatorily declare the transfer online:

Option 1: On the ANTS website

Log in to ants.gouv.fr and follow the transfer declaration procedure. You will need the registration number and the buyer's information.

Option 2: Via an authorized professional (fast and secure)

An expert manages the declaration for you, verifies all information, and guarantees zero errors. Ideal for avoiding any risk of liability.

Note: The transfer declaration service by our experts is paid and includes a complete review of the file.

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• ✅ Error-free filling of Cerfa 15776
• ✅ Online declaration within 15 days
• ✅ Verification of all information
• ✅ Official declaration confirmation
• ✅ Protection against future offenses
• ✅ Personalized assistance 7/7

What happens if I don't declare the transfer?

You remain responsible for all offenses committed with the vehicle (fines, speed cameras, accidents). You will receive the fines in your name and risk an additional fine of €135.

Can I declare the transfer after 15 days?

Yes, but you risk a fine of €135. Do it as soon as possible to protect yourself from future offenses.

Who pays the vehicle registration fees?

It is the buyer who pays the ownership transfer fees, unless otherwise agreed with the seller. The transfer declaration by the seller is free on ANTS.

What if the buyer doesn't change the owner's name?

If you have declared the transfer within 15 days, you are protected. Offenses will be automatically transferred to the buyer.

Can I sell a vehicle without a technical inspection?

No, for a vehicle over 4 years old, a technical inspection report less than 6 months old is mandatory for the sale. Without it, the sale is illegal.

Why indicate the exact time of transfer?

In case of an offense on the day of sale, the time determines who is responsible. If the offense is committed after the indicated time, the buyer is responsible.