Re-registering a vehicle (change of owner)
A car sale can be completed entirely in the Transpordiamet e-service as a two-step procedure: the seller starts the owner change by entering the buyer's personal code and the vehicle data, and the buyer confirms the deal in their own account. The online state fee is about 20% lower than at the bureau, and the system checks the data automatically against the population register and the traffic insurance fund.
Who this applies to
Step by step
The seller starts the procedure
The seller logs into the e-service, chooses the owner change and enters the buyer's personal code and the deal data. A valid contract, or both parties' confirmation in the system, is required.
The buyer confirms and pays the fee
The buyer confirms in their e-service account and pays the state fee; the exact amount is shown during the procedure. The vehicle must have valid traffic insurance.
The registration certificate arrives home
The new registration certificate can be ordered by post to your home — no bureau visit needed. Track its status in the e-service.
Common mistakes
Frequently asked questions
How much does the owner change cost?
The online fee is about 20% lower than at the bureau; the exact amount appears during the procedure, and the current fee table is on the Transpordiamet website.
Must the seller and buyer visit the bureau together?
No — the e-service handles it in two steps: the seller starts, the buyer confirms. The bureau is needed only in special cases.