VinCheckRomanian car sale-purchase contract
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(1) Seller — The person transferring ownership
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What is the car sale-purchase contract?
The car sale-purchase contract, officially called the deed of transfer of ownership of a means of transport (Model 2016 ITL 054), is the legal document by which ownership of a vehicle is transferred. This standardized form is used in Romania for vehicle transactions between individuals or legal entities.
How do you fill in the contract correctly?
Filling it in correctly is essential to avoid problems at re-registration:
- Details of the parties — full name, home address as on the ID document, ID card series and number, personal numeric code (CNP).
- Vehicle details — make, type, VIN number (chassis number), engine number, engine displacement, registration number and year of manufacture. Check the VIN on the car against the one on the registration document!
- The price — must be written both in figures and in words, specifying the currency.
- Date and place — the date the contract is actually signed and the locality.
Documents needed for the car sale
- ID document of the seller and the buyer
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Vehicle identity card (CIV)
- Tax certificate from the seller’s local authority
- The sale-purchase contract in 5 copies
- Valid third-party liability insurance (RCA)
Essential checks before buying
Do not sign the contract before checking the vehicle’s history. Use the free VIN check on VinCheck.ro to find out whether the car has reported damage, signs of altered mileage or registration problems. Also confirm the registration status (DRPCIV) and the validity of the technical inspection (RAR) before closing the transaction.
Frequently asked questions
What is the car sale-purchase contract?
The car sale-purchase contract (deed of transfer of ownership of a means of transport, Model 2016 ITL 054) is the official document by which ownership of a vehicle is transferred from seller to buyer. It is required to register the vehicle in the new owner’s name.
How many copies of the contract do I need?
The contract is filled in in 5 copies: one original and 4 copies. The original stays with the buyer, while the copies are submitted to the seller’s tax authority, the buyer’s tax authority and the competent authority for re-registration (DRPCIV).
Do I need a notary for the car sale-purchase contract?
No, the car sale-purchase contract does not require notarization. The signature of both parties is sufficient. However, the contract must be endorsed by the seller’s local tax authority.
How long do I have to re-register after signing the contract?
The buyer is obliged to re-register the vehicle in their name within a period provided by law from the date of signing the contract. Check the current deadline with the competent authority (DRPCIV) before submitting the documents.
What information do I need to fill in the contract?
You need: the identity details of the seller and buyer (name, CNP, address, ID series and number), the vehicle details (make, VIN, engine number, registration number, year of manufacture), the agreed price and the date/place of conclusion.
What checks should I do before signing the contract?
Before signing, check: the vehicle’s history with a VIN report on VinCheck.ro, the seller’s tax certificate, the registration status, the match between the VIN on the car and the one in the documents, and the validity of the technical inspection.
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