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French Vehicle Registration Application (Cerfa 13750) in short
Cerfa 13750*07 is the form to apply for a French vehicle registration certificate (carte grise). It is used for a first registration, a change of owner after buying a used vehicle, a duplicate, a correction, or a change of address, civil status or technical details. You apply on the ANTS website or through an approved motor trade professional, and a digital copy of the completed form may be requested.
| Issued by | Ministère de l'Intérieur (formulaire diffusé par Service Public) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 13750*07 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | The future holder of the registration certificate, and any co-holders. For long term leasing or lease purchase, the lessor and the lessee also sign. |
| Who receives it | The French Ministry of the Interior, through the ANTS online service, or an approved motor trade professional. |
| Where to send it | No postal filing. Apply on immatriculation.ants.gouv.fr and upload a photo or scan of the form if asked, or use an approved professional. Keep 1 signed copy. |
| Deadline | After buying a used vehicle, you have 1 month to apply for the new carte grise. |
| Fee | The form is free. The carte grise itself has a variable cost depending on the vehicle and the region, paid by card on the ANTS website. An official simulator gives an estimate. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
How to fill out French Vehicle Registration Application (Cerfa 13750), line by line
| Holder | Individual or company, sex, SIRET Tick the type of applicant. SIRET is only for a business or legal entity. |
| Holder | Birth surname, first name or company name, married name The married name is optional. |
| Holder | Date and place of birth, home address Day, month, year, town, department, country, then full address. Mobile phone and email are recommended. |
| Holder | Number of holders and co-holder If several people own the vehicle, give the number of holders and the co-holder's identity. |
| Type of request | Certificate, duplicate, correction, change Tick one box only: certificate, duplicate, correction, change of address, change of civil or marital status, or change of technical details. |
| Vehicle | Registration number, document number, dates Current registration number (A), purchase date if any, current certificate date (I), first registration date (B) and the certificate document number. |
| Vehicle | Make, type, VIN, category, colour Boxes D.1, D.2, D.3, E and J.1 of the current carte grise, then the main colour. |
| Vehicle | Rental or lease If the vehicle is rented, tick long term, short term or lease purchase, then fill in the lessor and lessee boxes. |
| Signatures | Place, date, signature The holder signs. For a rental or lease, the lessor and lessee also sign. For a company: name, role of the signatory and stamp. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Ticking more than one type of request.
- Missing the 1 month deadline after buying a used vehicle.
- Forgetting the transfer code or the sale certificate (Cerfa 15776) signed by seller and buyer.
- Giving a roadworthiness test older than 6 months when the vehicle needs one.
- Copying the registration number or VIN with a typo.
- Missing the lessor and lessee signatures for a leased vehicle.
- Writing in the box reserved for the administration.
Questions about French Vehicle Registration Application (Cerfa 13750)
Do I post Cerfa 13750 to the prefecture?
No. You apply for the carte grise on the ANTS website or through an approved motor trade professional. A digital copy of the completed form may be requested.
Can I fill it in by hand?
Yes. Service Public says the blank form can be downloaded, printed and filled in by hand.
What documents do I need for a used car bought in France?
The transfer code, Cerfa 13750, proof of address under 6 months old, the carte grise crossed out by the seller, the sale certificate Cerfa 15776 and, if required, proof of a roadworthiness test.
Can I drive while I wait for the carte grise?
Yes, in France only, with the temporary registration certificate (CPI) you get at the end of the online application. It is valid for 1 month.
How much does a carte grise cost?
The cost depends on the vehicle and the region. Service Public points to an official simulator to estimate it.
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Sources
Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the Ministère de l'Intérieur or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
- https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/R13567
- https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1050
- https://www.formulaires.service-public.gouv.fr/gf/showFormulaireSignaletiqueConsulter.do?numCerfa=13750
- https://www.formulaires.service-public.gouv.fr/gf/cerfa_13750.do
- https://www.formulaires.service-public.gouv.fr/gf/getNotice.do?cerfaNotice=51291&cerfaFormulaire=15776