Re-registering a car
After buying a car you have 30 days to file the registration application at the transport department for your place of residence (car dealers — 90 days). Cost: 66.50 zł keeping the old plates (80 zł with a temporary permit) or 160 zł with new plates; personalised plates — 1,080 zł. Being late costs 500 zł, and past 180 days — 1,000 zł (double for imported cars).
Who this applies to
Step by step
Gather the documents
The contract or invoice, the registration document with a valid inspection, the plates, your ID, the OC policy. For imports also document translations, excise confirmation and a Polish technical inspection.
File at the transport department
At the starostwo or city office for your residence. You get the temporary permit ('soft' document) on the spot, valid until the permanent registration document is ready.
Collect the permanent document
The permanent document arrives within 30 days — the office notifies you, and info-car.pl shows the status. Remind the seller to report the sale.
Common mistakes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
66.50 zł keeping the old plates (80 zł if a temporary permit is needed), 160 zł with new plates, 1,080 zł with personalised ones.
Can I keep the previous owner's plates?
Yes, if they are legible and match the current pattern — the cheapest registration option (66.50 zł).