Transfer registration number to a person's name

1. Go to a vehicle registration counter or an RDW location: a desk in Veendam or Zoetermeer or an inspection station. You do not need to make an appointment. At some counters, transfers can also be made on Sundays and in the evenings. Please bring the following:
   • The registration card and registration code. Or the original Certificate of Registered Ownership and Transfer Certificate.
   • Valid Dutch driving licence. Alternatively, visit an RDW location with a valid identity card, passport or any other valid identification (only available in Dutch).
2. You will receive 2 documents:
   • Registration report. This document contains the first part of the registration code. Keep it in a safe place. You will need the entire code if you wish to resell the vehicle.
   • Certificate of indemnification. This is proof that the vehicle is no longer registered in the seller's name. You will pass it on to the seller.
3. Would you like to ensure that the vehicle is registered in your name? Verify it at My RDW. If the vehicle is registered in your name, you are responsible for all obligations. Learn more at What to take care of.

We will send the registration card and part 2 of the registration code by mail. We can only mail these to an address in the Netherlands. If you have a leased vehicle, the leasing company will receive the registration code. You will receive the registration card either from them or from us. When you will receive it depends on the postal service.

You are allowed to drive the vehicle immediately, even if you do not yet have the registration card. You must carry it after 14 days. Please note that you have to carry the registration certificate at all times when abroad. Do you need the registration certificate on shorter notice? For example, because you plan to take the vehicle abroad for a holiday? Choose the Expedited vehicle registration certificate application.

Registration certificate not received

If you have not received anything within 5 business days after we have sent the registration certificate and the registration code, please notify us within 3 months using the form Document not received. We will send you the registration certificate in response. The form must be completed by the registered owner/holder.

Certificate of Conformity

Have you transferred ownership of a heavy commercial vehicle, bus or trailer weighing more than 3,500 kg? We will send you a Certificate of Conformity one day after the registration certificate. When you will receive it depends on the postal service.

The transfer fee is the same everywhere. It does not matter whether you arrange the transfer with us or at a vehicle registration counter. Are you signing in with eHerkenning? You will pay with iDeal. Will you use a certificate? Your payment will be made using the method agreed with us.

You can apply for an expedited registration certificate if you need it on shorter notice. This is only possible if you are purchasing a vehicle, not if you have lost the registration certificate. An expedited application will incur additional costs.
The time of the transfer determines when you can file an expedited application:

• Vehicle transferred before 11:45: you must submit the expedited application on the same day before 11:45.
• Vehicle transferred after 11:45: you must submit the expedited application on the same day. Or on the next day before 11:45.

Ready on the same or the next business day

How to proceed

1. Go to one of our inspection stations or our office in Zoetermeer or Veendam. You do not need to make an appointment.
2. Identify yourself with a driving licence, passport or identity card.
3. Choose whether you would like to collect the registration certificate in Veendam or have it delivered by courier.
4. You pay the additional fee when submitting your application. We accept cash and debit card payments.

Extra fee for expedited application

If you have a vehicle registered in your (company) name, this entails a number of obligations for most vehicles. These obligations are:

Third-party liability insurance (WA)

Vehicles subject to compulsory insurance must be covered by third-party liability insurance (WA) from the moment they are registered in your name (in accordance with the Dutch Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Act (WAM)). You can purchase third-party liability insurance from most Dutch insurance companies. You will need a so-called reporting code. This code consists of the last 4 digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN) and can also be found on the vehicle registration card.

PTI

A vehicle subject to the PTI obligation must be PTI approved (Periodic Technical Inspection). More on PTI.

Motor vehicle tax

Are you registering a vehicle that is subject to motor vehicle tax in your name? This also serves as your declaration for motor vehicle tax (MRB). The Tax and Customs Administration will automatically send you a bill for this tax. More information about motor vehicle tax.
Do you have a classic car? You may not have to pay any motor vehicle tax, or you may have to pay less. The classic car must remain insured and have a valid PTI certificate. More information about the classic car scheme.

Here you can find out which vehicles must be insured and require a PTI certificate.

More about vehicle types.

Suspension of obligations

You may temporarily suspend the obligations associated with owning a vehicle. You can do this by suspending the vehicle. The vehicle may no longer be parked or driven on public roads.  

Fines after verification of details

We check the insurance register and the inspection register daily. This allows us to immediately see whether a vehicle is insured and has passed its PTI inspection. We check every vehicle to which these obligations apply at least once a year in both registers (100 percent check). We do this on behalf of the Ministry of Justice and Security.

Is your vehicle not insured? You will receive a fine from the Central Judicial Collection Agency (CJIB).
If your vehicle has not passed its mandatory PTI inspection, you will receive a fine from the CJIB.

The Tax and Customs Administration determines whether you have an obligation to pay motor vehicle tax for your vehicle by checking the vehicle registration database. If you fail to pay (on time), you will receive a fine from the Tax and Customs Administration.

Fine amount