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What is vehicle registration?

The vehicle registration certificate is a mandatory document that identifies the owner and the vehicle's license plate number. This document must be obtained within a maximum of 60 days after the vehicle is registered or sold.

What is the purpose of vehicle registration?

Vehicle registration is essential to prove ownership of the vehicle and also to legally maintain the purchase of the vehicle. For the buyer, this registration provides legal assurance that the car is theirs, and for the seller, it protects them from liability for any problems that may occur with the vehicle.

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How do I apply for vehicle registration?

Vehicle ownership registration can be done and requested in two ways:

• Online at Online Automotive Portal;
• In person, at a Citizen's Shop;

You can also hire a lawyer to handle the entire car registration process for you without any complications.

To register a vehicle, it is necessary to fill out the Vehicle Registration Application, which must include information about the vehicle and the parties involved in the vehicle purchase process. The applicant is responsible for paying the registration fee and any other associated charges.

This registration can be requested by a person or company that buys the vehicle or their legal representative, such as a lawyer, or by a person who has an interest in the registration or who is obliged to promote it.

After this process, the participants in the registration receive a notification by email and SMS as soon as it is completed.

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How do I change the vehicle registration?

The procedure is the same as registering if you wish to change or make alterations to the vehicle ownership registration.

Looking for the DUA Online? Download the Vehicle Registration Document (DUA) here.

When should vehicle registration be done?

Registration must be completed within two business days of payment confirmation, after which the certificate holder will receive the document at their residence/headquarters.

In the case of registering ownership of a vehicle resulting from a verbal purchase and sale agreement, the buyer and seller acting on their own behalf, without legal representation, can only request this registration using the online approval mechanism.

What documents are needed for car registration?

To register a vehicle, you need:

• Vehicle Registration Document (DUA) – a document that identifies the vehicle and contains information such as the make, model, registration number, and other characteristics of the vehicle, as well as the name and address of the owner;
• Purchase and Sale Declaration;
• Identification documents of the participants (CC or BI).

Temporary admission regime

Portugal has a temporary admission regime that allows vehicles registered in another member state to circulate and remain in the country without having to pay tax for a maximum period of 6 months, consecutive or not, during each 12 months.

For this to be valid, the vehicles must enter Portugal in the hands of their owners or legal holders, have a permanent registration in another member state, and be registered in the name of a citizen who is not resident in Portugal.

To request this scheme, you must contact the Directorate-General of Customs and Excise Duties, within a maximum period of 30 days after entering Portugal.

The temporary admission regime is permitted for individuals who are in Portugal on a limited-term mission, such as an internship or study, and who maintain their residence in another Member State. Furthermore, it also applies to cross-border workers who reside in Spain and regularly travel to Portugal for work purposes.

How much does it cost to register car ownership?

The cost of registering vehicle ownership can vary depending on the situation. First, you need to be aware of the deadlines (60 days after the sale or registration), and then, if you register online you can count on a discount of 15%.

After 60 days, the price increases by 50% and may be subject to additional penalties, such as vehicle seizure.

Who pays for the car registration fee?

As a rule, and as with any type of registration, the cost is borne by the buyer.

How long does it take to register car ownership?

As a general rule, and after receiving the issuance request, the average delivery time for the Vehicle Registration Document is 2 business days.

How long do I have to change the property registration?

As already mentioned, this document must be obtained within a maximum of 60 days after the registration is assigned or the vehicle is sold. automobile.

What is the single vehicle document (DUA)?

The Vehicle Registration Document is the document that identifies a vehicle and allows it to circulate on public roads. It contains information such as the make, model, registration number and other characteristics of the vehicle, as well as the name and address of the owner.

Download the Vehicle Registration Document (DUA) here.

The role of lawyers in vehicle registration.

Having a lawyer present during the car registration process can be a great help to you.

The lawyers:

• They assist and advise you in the process of obtaining a vehicle registration certificate;
• They handle vehicle ownership transfer registrations;
• They carry out the registration of the extinction of encumbrances, namely mortgages, reservation of ownership or seizure;
• They assist in obtaining documents from notary offices, land registry offices, commercial and civil registries, or any other entity.

At Catarina S. Gomes you will find experienced lawyers not only in vehicle registration, but also in other types of... registries and notary services.