Register a vehicle & get a carte grise
Register your car in France and get its carte grise on ANTS.
For: Residents buying, owning or importing a vehicle in France who need a carte grise (registration certificate).
Overview
The carte grise (certificat d'immatriculation) is the French vehicle registration document, and you must obtain or update it through the official ANTS portal. The process differs if you bought a used car in France, a new one, or imported a vehicle from abroad. The assistant helps you identify your case, gather the right documents, understand the registration tax and complete the ANTS request so your car is legally registered.
The steps
- 1Identify your caseUsed car in France, new car, or a vehicle imported from abroad.
- 2Gather documentsID, proof of address, sale or import papers and technical inspection.
- 3Check the technical inspectionEnsure a valid contrôle technique when required.
- 4Apply on ANTSSubmit the immatriculation request on the official ANTS portal.
- 5Pay the registration taxPay the carte grise tax based on region and vehicle.
- 6Receive your carte griseGet a temporary certificate then the definitive card by post.
Documents you will typically need
- Valid ID and proof of address
- Proof of sale (certificat de cession) or import documents
- Valid contrôle technique where required
- Previous registration certificate if any
- Proof of insurance
Your personal assistant
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I register my car?
Only online through the official ANTS portal; town halls no longer handle carte grise. The assistant guides you through ANTS.
How much does the carte grise cost?
It depends on your region, the vehicle's fiscal power and emissions. The assistant explains the components and where to estimate the amount.
What if I imported the car from abroad?
Imported vehicles need extra steps such as a quitus fiscal and sometimes a conformity certificate. The assistant covers the import route.