Car registration responsibility when ownership changes
Usually the new owner handles the car registration, and the process must be completed within ten days. The traffic police remind drivers that if the new owner has not registered the vehicle with the National Traffic Inspectorate within that period, the former owner may take action to register the car themselves. This ensures the vehicle is properly recorded under the correct owner and helps prevent future issues with the registration status.
The previous owner also retains the right to request that the State Traffic Inspectorate remove the car from the official registration. Once this step is completed, the former owner is no longer accountable for the vehicle. This includes avoiding any fines that could be issued through automated cameras for violations by someone else driving the car. If the registration remains unresolved, the system may continue to generate notices to the former owner, causing ongoing administrative friction.
In line with simplifying procedures, it is not necessary to file the request in person. The process has been moved online to make it easier for everyone involved. Applications can be submitted on the public services website, with the required documents attached to the transaction. If the previous owner chooses this method, they do not need to visit offices in person. The official can conduct the proceedings remotely without their presence, speeding up the resolution and reducing bureaucratic delays.
Note: information about driving updates can be read through popular messaging channels such as Viber, where notices and guidance are sometimes posted for convenience.