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The essential steps to obtain your registration document

The essential steps to obtain your registration document
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IN BRIEF

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  • Gather the necessary documents :
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    • Cerfa form n°13750*07
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    • Valid identification document
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    • Proof of address
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    • Certificate of transfer
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    • Registration mandate
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  • Access the ANTS website.
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  • Create or connect to your ANTS account.
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  • Fill out the form online request.
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  • Scan and send documents digitized.
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  • Pay them registration fees online.
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  • Receive it Provisional Registration Certificate (CPI) by email.
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  • Receive the definitive registration document by mail.
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Get a gray card is an essential administrative procedure for any vehicle owner. This official document, also called a registration certificate, is necessary to legally travel on French roads. Understanding and following the essential steps in this process can save you time and avoid unnecessary complications.

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Obtaining a registration document for your vehicle is an essential legal step. This process, although sometimes perceived as complex, can be simplified by following certain key steps. This article will guide you through the necessary documents, the online procedure via ANTS, as well as the specific criteria for different types of vehicles.

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Gather the Necessary Documents

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Before starting your vehicle registration application, it is crucial to gather all the required documents. These include a valid identity document, A proof of address less than six months old, and the Cerfa form 13750*05 duly completed. If you go through a service provider for your process, a Cerfa registration mandate 13757*03 will also be necessary.

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Make the Request via ANTS

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The vehicle registration application is made online on the website of theNational Agency for Secure Titles (ANTS). Log in to your account or create one if you haven't already. Once logged in, select the appropriate service for your situation, whether it is a change of ownership or registration for a new vehicle. Follow the instructions to upload the required documents.

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Specificities for Used Vehicles

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If you are purchasing a used vehicle, certain specificities apply. You will need to present a copy of the vehicle transfer certificate signed by the seller (Cerfa form 13754), as well as a copy of the administrative status certificate less than 15 days old, proving that the vehicle is free of any opposition. It is also essential to provide the old registration document, crossed out and signed by the previous owner.

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Verification and Payment

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Once your file is complete, carefully check all the information and documents submitted. Errors could cause delays in processing your request. Payment of registration fees can be done directly online. The amount varies depending on several criteria, such as the tax power of the vehicle and the region of residence.

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Receipt of the Gray Card

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After validation of your request, you will receive a Provisional Registration Certificate (CPI) by email, valid for one month. The Imprimerie Nationale will then send you the final registration document by registered mail. Allow approximately one to two weeks to receive the final document.

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Renewal and Update

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If you change your address, name, or transfer ownership of the vehicle, you must update your registration document. This process can also be carried out on the ANTS portal. Each modification requires specific documents, such as recent proof of address or deeds of sale.

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StageDescription
Gathering documentsPrepare all the necessary papers: identity document, proof of address, certificate of transfer, etc.
Fill out the Cerfa formComplete Cerfa 13750*05 for the registration certificate request.
Connection to the ANTS websiteAccess the National Agency for Secure Titles portal to create your account.
Entering informationEnter the required information on the ANTS teleservice.
Sending documentsUpload the scanned documents necessary for your request.
Payment of taxesPay the registration fees via the secure online service.
Receipt of the Provisional CertificateReceive your Provisional Registration Certificate (CPI) by email.
Demand trackingFollow the progress of your file on the ANTS website.
Receipt of the registration documentReceive the final registration document by mail within a few days.
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  • Step 1: Gather the necessary documents\n
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    • Valid ID
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    • Proof of address
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    • Original of the registration mandate (Cerfa 13757*03)
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    • Application for registration certificate (Cerfa 13750*05)
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  • Valid ID
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  • Proof of address
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  • Original of the registration mandate (Cerfa 13757*03)
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  • Application for registration certificate (Cerfa 13750*05)
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  • Step 2: Access the ANTS portal\n
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    • Connect to the website of the National Agency for Secure Titles (ANTS)
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    • Create or access your account
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  • Connect to the website of the National Agency for Secure Titles (ANTS)
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  • Create or access your account
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  • Step 3: Complete the online form\n
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    • Provide personal information
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    • Scan and upload the required documents
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  • Provide personal information
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  • Scan and upload the required documents
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  • Valid ID
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  • Proof of address
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  • Original of the registration mandate (Cerfa 13757*03)
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  • Application for registration certificate (Cerfa 13750*05)
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  • Connect to the website of the National Agency for Secure Titles (ANTS)
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  • Create or access your account
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  • Provide personal information
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  • Scan and upload the required documents
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  • Step 4: Pay the Fee\n
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    • Calculation of taxes and royalties
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    • Choose payment method
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    • Make payment online
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  • Calculation of taxes and royalties
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  • Choose payment method
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  • Make payment online
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  • Step 5: Receive the Provisional Registration Certificate (CPI)\n
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    • Reception by email
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    • Printing the CPI for immediate use
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  • Reception by email
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  • Printing the CPI for immediate use
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  • Step 6: Final receipt of the registration document\n
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    • Wait for receipt by mail from the Imprimerie Nationale
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    • Check the information and keep the registration document in a safe place
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  • Wait for receipt by mail from the Imprimerie Nationale
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  • Check the information and keep the registration document in a safe place
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  • Calculation of taxes and royalties
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  • Choose payment method
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  • Make payment online
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  • Reception by email
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  • Printing the CPI for immediate use
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  • Wait for receipt by mail from the Imprimerie Nationale
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  • Check the information and keep the registration document in a safe place
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