When a motor vehicle changes owner, the change of ownership must be reported
to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. Only persons with a Norwegian personal identity number, a D-number or a Norwegian business registration number can re-register a motor vehicle in Norway.
Points to remember in relation to re-registration:
1. Notification of sale
A notification of change of ownership (notification of sale) form must be submitted to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration three days after the change of ownership at the latest. Both the previous and the new owner, and any co-owners, must sign the same notification of sale. The previous owner is responsible for submitting the notification of sale to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
2. Registration certificate
The vehicle registration certificate consists of two parts. Part 2 must be submitted in connection with a change of ownership. Part 1 is a document that follows the car. Part 2 must be kept separately from the vehicle. On re-registration, the buyer receives a temporary registration certificate. This document must be kept by the buyer until he/she receives the new registration certificate by post. NOTE! It is not permitted to drive in another country with a temporary vehicle registration certificate.
3. Insurance
Motor vehicle liability insurance must be taken out with an insurance company.
4. Fees
When the Traffic Services Office has received the notification of sale, the new owner will receive a bank giro for the re-registration fee. To re-register your vehicle, both the Annual Motor Vehicle Tax and the re-registration fee must be paid.
5. Identification
To re-register your vehicle, you must present valid identification to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
6. Periodic roadworthiness check
Prior to re-registration, the vehicle must have completed a periodic roadworthiness test, if required.
