I have purchased in Lithuania (previously registered in Lithuania)
STEP 1. Concluding a transaction
Before buying a vehicle, it is very important to make sure that it already has the owner declaration code (SDK) because without this code it will not be possible to declare changes in the ownership of the vehicle and register the vehicle in your own name.
You can verify here if the SDK is valid:
We recommend using the purchase-sale contract of “Regitra” and enter the SDK in it.
STEP 2. Declaration of change in ownership
Before the buyer can register the vehicle in his/her own name, the change of ownership must be declared. This must be done by both the buyer and the seller. The buyer must do this within 5 days of the transaction and the seller within 5 days of the buyer providing the details.
NOTE. If the buyer is a foreign resident/company, the declaration of acquisition of ownership is only required when the vehicle is to be registered or sold in Lithuania.
Declaration shall be proceeded in the following order:
1. The buyer is the first to apply to “Regitra” and submit the declaration of acquisition.
This can be done in two ways:
- Online
In submitting the declaration of acquisition, the purchase-sale contract has to be attached, the SDK and other necessary information has to be specified.
- At the branch
Register for a visit to the branch and you will be serviced at the time convenient for you:
Provide at “Regitra” branch:
- your Personal Identity Card or passport;
- purchase-sale contract, contract of gift or other document confirming the purchase.
2. Then the seller shall confirm the data provided by the buyer.
You can check here if the seller has already confirmed the data provided by you, and you can already register the vehicle in your own name:
The new owner is given a new SDK only after the buyer has provided and the seller has confirmed the data. The new owner now is displayed in the system as the declared owner of the vehicle and may already apply for its registration. The SDK of the former owner is annulled.
STEP 3. Roadworthiness test and insurance
If you want to drive the vehicle in public traffic, arrange for its mandatory roadworthiness test (when it has expired). Click HERE for the list of companies that provide roadworthiness test services.
Obtain Compulsory Motor Third Party Liability Insurance.
NOTE. If the vehicle was modified to adapt it for people with disabilities, obtain a certificate from the company that has modified the vehicle. If that company is other than a company licensed by the State Road Transport Inspectorate, then arrange for technical expertise.
STEP 4. Vehicle registration
If you intend to participate in public traffic, the vehicle must be registered within 10 calendar days from the declaration of change in ownership. Otherwise, it will be automatically deregistered.
A vehicle previously registered in Lithuania can be registered in two ways:
1. Online
NOTE. Vehicle registration becomes active when documents and/or number plates are received.
2. At “Regitra” branch
Register in advance for a visit to the branch and you will be serviced at the time convenient for you:
You will have to provide at “Regitra” branch:
- your Personal Identity Card or passport;
- if the vehicle was modified to adapt it for people with disabilities, then a certificate from the company that has modified the vehicle.
STEP 5. Delivery of the registration certificate and number plates
1. Directly to your home
After having ordered a courier service, you will receive the registration certificate and number plates (if ordered) within 1-2 working days from payment.
This service costs 6.99 EUR.
2. To self-service parcel terminals
After having ordered this service, you will receive the registration certificate and number plates (if ordered) to a self-service parcel terminal within 1-2 working days from payment.
This service costs 4.90 EUR.