Applying for a Vehicle Registration Certificate (carte grise) for a Motorcycle or Scooter
To apply for a vehicle registration certificate (carte grise) for your motorcycle or scooter, this article is a good source of information. We will present all the steps to follow to complete this application. It’s important to know that since November 2017, it is no longer possible to go to the prefecture to complete all the procedures for registering a motorcycle. Everything is done online! It is also possible to go to an approved and authorized professional to obtain this registration certificate. Here is the price per horsepower (cheval fiscal) for vehicle registration. We prefer the online solution because it saves considerable time, and we greatly appreciate being able to do everything from home with the ANTS (National Agency for Secure Documents). However, this still requires equipment, namely a computer with an internet connection and a multifunction printer with a scanner function to attach all the necessary documents. Without a valid registration certificate, the motorcyclist will not be able to prove ownership of the vehicle to law enforcement. They will face a hefty fine. This is why it is recommended not to waste any time applying for the motorcycle registration certificate.
Applying for a registration certificate for a scooter doesn’t take much time. It’s just a matter of a few clicks to find out the cost of the registration certificate and submit the application with complete peace of mind.The cost of a motorcycle registration certificate varies depending on several factors, such as the motorcycle’s tax horsepower, the year of first registration, and the place of residence (or the new address if it’s a change of address on the registration certificate). Unlike car registration certificates, CO2 emissions are not taken into account. List of documents required for scooter and motorcycle registration Motorcycle or scooter insurance certificate Proof of address
Documents related to the transaction Documents required to verify identity The documents required to apply for a motorcycle registration certificate are very similar to those for a car. A photocopy of the motorcycle or scooter insurance certificate must be included. A copy of the appropriate driver’s license is then required. Proof of address is required to obtain the registration certificate. This must be no more than 6 months old. In the case of a vehicle transfer, all documents related to the transaction may be requested. Finally, if there is a co-owner, they must provide all necessary documents to verify their identity. When the online application and payment (by credit card only) are completed, it takes approximately 7 days to receive the official registration certificate. It’s very quick! Furthermore, as soon as the application is validated, a temporary registration certificate (CPI) will be issued. It is valid for one month.
As a reminder: upon receiving the motorcycle or scooter, the new owner has one month to complete the official registration process. In case of a change of address, the process will be very similar, requiring proof of the new residence. The maximum time allowed for this is one month. Thanks to the internet, it’s easy to manage your vehicle registration, and the processing time is very short.
