Carte grise Modified vehicle and certificate of registration (ex-vehicle)
Verified 26 July 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Carte grise If you transform (or have transformed) your vehicle, and this results in a change in the technical characteristics of the vehicle, you will need to have it modified. This is the case, for example, if you convert a commercial vehicle into a private vehicle or if you debride your motorcycle (after having reached 2 years of experience with your A2 license obtained before your 24 years). We present you with the information you need to know.
Carte grise Within 1 month, you must request the technical data update of your vehicle's GTT if you do any of the following:
- Modification affecting the characteristics of the descriptive note (power, weight and dimensions, axles, braking, operating, steering and visibility components, energy, polluting emissions and noise)
- Change in the type of vehicle
- Debriding a motorcycle by a professional, moving it from category A2 to A (case of the rider who has been driving for 2 years with a license A that he obtained before his 24 years).
In particular, the following cases are covered by the declaration:
- Addition of a sidecar
- Installation of a van as a camper
- Installation of a car in an ambulance or vehicle capable of transporting a person in a wheelchair
- Conversion of a commercial vehicle into a private vehicle or vice versa
- Modification or fitting of a bodywork
Warning
The unclamping of motorcycles is permitted for new motorcycles and motorcycles already in use provided that they are equipped with an anti-lock braking system.
Carte grise However, a minor transformation does not require a change to your Carte grise Thus, for example, in the following cases, there is no modification of the
- Installation of a car seat on the private vehicle
- Changing seat covers or floor mats
- Installation of a navigation aid system
- Installation of decorative elements when they do not reduce the visibility of the driver
FYI
Tinted films or glazing on the front side windows and on the windshield of the vehicle shall be prohibited if they have a degree of transparency lower than 70%.
You have 1 month carte grise to request a new
This request is made on the internet using the online service on the website of theANTS: titleContent :
Carte grise Request a procedure following the transformation of the vehicle
You must identify yourself via France Connect.
Of numeric dots (with computers, printers and scanners) are available in each prefecture and in most sub-prefectures. You can do the walk there. You can be helped by digital mediators if you have problems using the Internet.
You can also be accompanied in your approach by a France Services house :
Who shall I contact
You can also be accompanied in your approach by a authorized motor vehicle professional :
Who shall I contact
Warning
Carte grise It is no longer possible to request a referral from the prefecture or sub-prefecture.
The documents to be provided vary according to the transformation: debriding a motorcycle (A2 to A), modification of the bodywork (example: to make it a camper), modification of the empty weight (example: addition of equipment for a disabled person).
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Debriding a motorcycle
You must have a digital copy (photo or scan) of the following:
- Carte grise original, without special mention (simply keep the detachable coupon to circulate)
- Carte grise Photocopy of the holder's and co-holders' identification
- Proof of domicile carte grise less than 6 months old (or, in the case of joint holders, proof of the person whose address is to appear on the
- Form cerfa no. 13750 (you must check "Change in the technical characteristics of the vehicle" in the form)
- Proof of roadworthiness, if the vehicle is more than 4 years old, and is not exempt from it.
The roadworthiness test must not expire on the day on which your application for a change in the technical characteristics of the vehicle is registered.
It must have been made in France or in the European Union if the vehicle was registered there. - Certificate of debridement issued by the authorized professional.
- Isolated Approval Report (ISR) issued by the Dreal: titleContent
Warning
You have an obligation to report to your insurer, within a period specified in the contract, any modifications to your vehicle that could increase the risks covered or create new risks. This declaration must be made in writing (registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, e-mail).
If you're doing it for someone else, you have to have a digital copy of the mandate signed and of identity document.
Carte grise You must certify on the honor that the applicant of the vehicle has a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of vehicle registered.
You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's license. However, this may be requested when your file is being examined.
The Rules of Procedure of carte grise amount of must be made by credit card.
At the fine-minded from the procedure, you get the 3 items following:
- File Number
- Accused of registration of your request
- Provisional Certificate of Registration (PIC), which you need to print. The CPI allows you to circulate for 1 month, only in France, carte grise while waiting to receive your
Carte grise You will be given the definitive secure fold at your home.
The time limit for receipt may vary.
You can follow the progress of its manufacture on the Internet:
Modification of the bodywork
You must have a digital copy (photo or scan) of the following:
- Carte grise original, without special mention (simply keep the detachable coupon to circulate)
- Carte grise Photocopy of the holder's and co-holders' identification
- Proof of domicile carte grise less than 6 months old (or, in the case of joint holders, proof of the person whose address is to appear on the
- Form cerfa no. 13750 (you must check "Change in the technical characteristics of the vehicle" in the form)
- Proof of roadworthiness, if the vehicle is more than 4 years old, and is not exempt from it.
The roadworthiness test must not expire on the day on which your application for a change in the technical characteristics of the vehicle is registered.
It must have been made in France or in the European Union if the vehicle was registered there. - Bodybuilder's certificate indicating the nature of the conversion and the type of new bodywork, as well as the unladen vehicle (VW) weight, the total permissible laden weight (TCAW) or the total permissible laden weight/total permissible rolling weight pair PTAC: titleContent/PTRA: titleContent.
- Isolated Approval Report (ISR) issued by the Dreal: titleContent
- If the bodywork has been modified in a third country to the European Union, certificate 846A issued by a French customs office
Warning
You have an obligation to report to your insurer, within a period specified in the contract, any modifications to your vehicle that could increase the risks covered or create new risks. This declaration must be made in writing (registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, e-mail).
If you're doing it for someone else, you have to have a digital copy of the mandate signed and of identity document.
Carte grise You must certify on the honor that the applicant of the vehicle has a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of vehicle registered.
You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's license. However, this may be requested when your file is being examined.
The Rules of Procedure of carte grise amount of must be made by credit card.
At the fine-minded from the procedure, you get the 3 items following:
- File Number
- Accused of registration of your request
- Provisional Certificate of Registration (PIC), which you need to print. The CPI allows you to circulate for 1 month, only in France, carte grise while waiting to receive your
Carte grise You will be given the definitive secure fold at your home.
The time limit for receipt may vary.
You can follow the progress of its manufacture on the Internet:
Change in vehicle weight
- Carte grise original, without special mention (simply keep the detachable coupon to circulate)
- Carte grise Photocopy of the holder's and co-holders' identification
- Proof of domicile carte grise less than 6 months old (or, in the case of joint holders, proof of the person whose address is to appear on the
- Form cerfa no. 13750
You must tick "Change in vehicle specifications" on the deer. - Proof of roadworthiness, if the vehicle is more than 4 years old, and is not exempt from it.
The roadworthiness test must not expire on the day on which your application for a change in the technical characteristics of the vehicle is registered.
It must have been carried out in France or in the European Union if the vehicle was registered there. - Document certifying approval of the vehicle
- In the event of a change in the unladen weight (VP), the vehicle weighing certificate
- In case of modification of the PTAC or torque PTAC: titleContent/PTRA: titleContent for a vehicle approved under several weights, a certificate issued at a roadworthiness test less than 3 months old
- Isolated Approval Report (ISR) issued by the Dreal: titleContent
Warning
You have an obligation to report to your insurer, within a period specified in the contract, any modifications to your vehicle that could increase the risks covered or create new risks. This declaration must be made in writing (registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, e-mail).
If you're doing it for someone else, you have to have a digital copy of the mandate signed and of identity document.
Carte grise You must certify on the honor that the applicant of the vehicle has a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of vehicle registered.
You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's license. However, this may be requested when your file is being examined.
The Rules of Procedure of carte grise amount of must be made by credit card.
At the fine-minded from the procedure, you get the 3 items following:
- File Number
- Accused of registration of your request
- Provisional Certificate of Registration (PIC), which you need to print. The CPI allows you to circulate for 1 month, only in France, carte grise while waiting to receive your
Carte grise You will be given the definitive secure fold at your home.
The time limit for receipt may vary.
You can follow the progress of its manufacture on the Internet:
Other case
- Carte grise original, without special mention (simply keep the detachable coupon to circulate)
- Carte grise Photocopy of the holder's and co-holders' identification
- Proof of domicile carte grise less than 6 months old (or, in the case of joint holders, proof of the person whose address is to appear on the
- Form cerfa no. 13750
You must tick “Change in vehicle specifications” on the Cerfa. - Proof of roadworthiness, if the vehicle is more than 4 years old, and is not exempt from it.
The roadworthiness test must not expire on the day on which your application for a change in the technical characteristics of the vehicle is registered.
It must have been carried out in France or in the European Union if the vehicle was registered there. - For any significant transformation (chassis transformation, power, weight and dimensions, axles, braking, maneuvering, steering and visibility components, energy, polluting emissions and noise pollution), you must have a digital copy (photo or scan) of the isolated acceptance report (RTI). This document shall be issued by the Dreal: titleContent
For a vehicle reconstituted from spare parts or a used vehicle without a registration certificate, you must request an isolated type-approval certificate (ISR) from the Dreal: titleContent.
Who shall I contact
If you live in departments 75, 77, 78, 91, 92, 93, 94 and 95, you must ask DRIEAT Île-de-France's regional vehicle reception platform.
Who shall I contact
In the case of used vehicles converted into series, a certificate of conformity shall be issued by the processor. This document allows the vehicle to be registered without having to undergo an isolated type-approval. It must be kept on board the converted vehicle for presentation at a roadside inspection or during periodic roadworthiness inspections.
Warning
You have an obligation to report to your insurer, within a period specified in the contract, any modifications to your vehicle that could increase the risks covered or create new risks. This declaration must be made in writing (registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, e-mail).
If you're doing it for someone else, you have to have a digital copy of the mandate signed and of identity document.
Carte grise You must certify on the honor that the applicant of the vehicle has a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of vehicle registered.
You do not have to attach a digital copy (photo or scan) of the driver's license. However, this may be requested when your file is being examined.
The Rules of Procedure of carte grise amount of must be made by credit card.
At the fine-minded from the procedure, you get the 3 items following:
- File Number
- Accused of registration of your request
- Provisional Certificate of Registration (PIC), which you need to print. The CPI allows you to circulate for 1 month, only in France, carte grise while waiting to receive your
Carte grise You will be given the definitive secure fold at your home.
The time limit for receipt may vary.
You can follow the progress of its manufacture on the Internet:
Carte grise If you make changes to your vehicle before redoing the procedure in your name, the cost will be the cost of the vehicle with the new features.
If the changes are made later, the cost will vary depending on the type of change made.
You can determine the cost with the simulator:
Carte grise Calculate the cost of the certificate of registration (ex-
You must declare the modification of your vehicle within one month of the completion of the work.
Otherwise, you risk a fine of up to €750
Warning
Wild debriding is strictly prohibited. The use of an unrestrained moped on the public highway is punishable by a fine of €1,500.R34747
The moped may also be immobilized and impounded and confiscation may be ordered.
Who can help me?
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Carte grise National interactive voice server providing automated answers regarding the following:
Carte grise If the user does not get the answer to his question about the taking of the vehicle or the driving license, he will be put in contact with an advisor of the National Agency for Secure Titles (ANTS).
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