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Vehicle deregistration 2023 – how much does it cost and how much time do you have?
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You don't know how to deregister your car and whether it is actually necessary in a specific case? It is associated with certain formalities and always proceeds in a similar way. Deregistration of a vehicle results from certain circumstances. This requires its owner to submit an appropriate application, based on which the car will be deregistered. If you are wondering how to do it correctly, read our tips on completing the application and other formalities you will need to complete.
From the article you will learn:
- When is there an obligation to deregister a vehicle?
- Is it possible to deregister a car without scrapping it?
- How to deregister a car accordance with the law
Do you have to deregister your car?
First, let's consider whether the obligation to deregister your car also applies to you. The determining circumstances are determined by Polish law. This means that if you fail to fulfill your obligation, you will be held criminally liable. Car deregistration is determined by several things. For example, its theft, destruction abroad, transferring it to a company that dismantles vehicles, or exporting it abroad. In some cases, documenting the permanent and complete loss of ownership of the car. Usually when there has been no change in ownership. In all these situations, you are obliged to deregister your car.
How long does it take to deregister a car?
You are obliged to deregister your car within 30 days of theft, scrapping, permanent loss or sale abroad.
Deregistering a car without scrapping it
Can I deregister my car without having to scrap it? This is one of the most frequently asked questions among people who, for example, have an incomplete vehicle, missing some elements, and want to keep it in order to sell it for parts. They terminate the contract with the insurer because the car is not drivable, so they do not use it. Deregistering a car without scrapping it however, this is not possible in our country. We only legally dispose of a car when we first scrap it and then deregister it. Of course, we can also sell the car. Another problem is third party liability insurance. If you do not use your car and are considering canceling your insurance, but it is not scrapped, you may be subject to a fine of up to several thousand zlotys. The break in insurance cannot last longer than 14 years, and the car cannot be deregistered without being scrapped.
Deregistration of a car after scrapping
What cars can be classified for scrapping? First of all, they must be complete. The weight of the vehicle cannot be less than 90% of the weight specified in the registration certificate. What if the car is lighter? If deregistration of a car after scrapping won't it be possible then? You will be able to deregister the car. When checking out, the Vehicle Disassembly Station will most likely charge an additional fee, which is no more than PLN 10 for each missing kilogram.
How to deregister a car? How to submit an application?
Application to deregister a vehicle submitted to the communications department. You will need the appropriate form, exactly the same one you needed when registering the car. In most cases, the application is processed immediately. However, it may be rejected and you have 14 days to appeal against the office's decision. When deregistering a car, a small fee of PLN 10 is required. If application to deregister a vehicle the representative submits on your behalf, an additional PLN 17 stamp duty must be added.
Appropriate documents must be attached to the application. However, it depends on the reason for deregistering the car. If you handed over the vehicle for scrapping, the office will require from you a certificate of disassembly of the vehicle, vehicle card, registration certificate and license plates. Has your car been stolen? Along with the application, you must provide the registration certificate and vehicle card, a police certificate confirming the theft and a declaration of knowledge of criminal liability for submitting false testimony. When you take a car abroad, you are obliged to submit documents confirming its sale and a statement clearly indicating that the vehicle was registered abroad. If you lose your car without changing the ownership title, application to deregister a vehicle You must supplement it with a registration certificate, a vehicle card, a document confirming that you have paid the fee to the commune and a document confirming the permanent and complete loss of ownership of the vehicle.
Summary
- Deregistration of the vehicle occurs in the event of its theft, destruction abroad, transfer to a car dismantling company, exportation abroad and permanent and total loss of ownership of the car without any change in ownership.
- Deregistering a car without scrapping it is inconsistent with Polish law.
- When scrapping, the vehicle should be complete. Its current weight should not be less than 90% of its weight included in the registration certificate.
- Application to deregister a vehicle We submit it to the transport department, attaching appropriate documents depending on the reason for deregistering the car.
- The cost of deregistering a car is PLN 10.
