Norway - Register a Vehicle

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Procedure

Obtaining Customs Clearance and Certificate of Conformity:

• For imported vehicles, it must first undergo customs clearance after its arrival in Norway. For more information this process please contact your local customs office.
• To be able to register a vehicle, it must comply with mandatory Norwegian technical requirements. This can be done by presenting proof that the vehicle has been type approved or by having the vehicle undergo Individual Vehicle Approval:
  • Type Approval: A newly manufactured vehicle which has been type approved in accordance with EU standards (ECWVTA) and is being imported by private individuals must be presented for an identity check, and a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) must be submitted. This document is issued by the vehicle manufacturer for vehicles that have been type approved. You must bear in mind that the CoC document is valid for a specific chassis number only.
  • Individual vehicle approval of a newly manufactured vehicle: Vehicles that have not been type approved in accordance with EU standards, documentation of compliance with mandatory Norwegian technical requirements must be submitted.
  • Individual vehicle approval of imported second-hand vehicles: You need to book an appointment with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. (Phone: 06650).
• Vehicles to be registered that have been awarded type approval in accordance with EU standards requires that you submit documentation showing compliance with the EU Type Approval in question, unless this is clearly marked on the vehicle. Alternatively, documentation can be submitted to prove that the vehicle complies with the technical requirements stipulated by the Norwegian Regulations.
• If the vehicle has previously been registered in another country, all parts of the foreign vehicle registration certificate must be handed in during the registration process.
• Before you can register your vehicle, a one-off registration tax must be calculated and paid to Norwegian Customs and Excise (Note: exemptions apply to certain groups of vehicles).

Registering your vehicle for the first time

1. Obtain and complete Form no. NA-0221, Reporting form for tax calculation and registration.
2. The form must be stamped by Norwegian Customs and Excise or an approved forwarding agent and signed by the owner or another authorised person. Further instructions are available on the form.
3. Submit the form along with all other required documents.
4. A temporary vehicle registration certificate will be issued after the vehicle is registered for the first time. The permanent vehicle registration certificate (in two parts) will be sent to you by post. The temporary vehicle registration certificate is not accepted abroad.

Note: Imported second-hand vehicles do not have to undergo periodic technical inspection (EU inspection)for the first 12 months following their registration, even if they have reached an age where the inspection requirement would otherwise apply.

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Required Documents

• Customs clearance
• Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
• Form no. NA-0221, Reporting form for tax calculation and registration
• Valid proof of identity: This is required for personal owners and co-owners. Accepted valid proof of identity:
  • Driving licence,
  • Passport or other ID document issued by a public authority and carrying the name,
  • National identity number and a photo of the bearer.
  • Bank IDs with a national identity number and a photo
  • For companies and other enterprises: a print-out from the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities (Enhetsregisteret) showing the organisation number will be accepted.
  • For vehicles with more than two owners: proof of identity is required for the relevant contact person.
• Motor vehicle liability insurance. The insurance certificate is transferred electronically from the insurance company to the NPRA. This does not apply to trailers, which are exempt from the insurance requirement.
• For certain vehicles requiring an operating licence, ambulances, etc. - other documents will also be required (operating licence, ambulance certification, etc.)

Office Locations & Contacts

The Directorate of Public Roads (Vegdirektoratet)

Directorate of Public Roads (head office):
Statens vegvesen Vegdirektoratet
P.O. box 8142 Dep
NO-0033 OSLO
Norway

Directorate of Public Roads (office address):
Brynsengfaret 6A
Oslo
Telefax: + 47 22 07 37 68
Telephone: 02030
Traffic conditions: 175

Regional Offices

NPRA - Eastern Region

P. O. Box 1010

NO-2605 Lillehammer

Telephone: 02030 (from abroad +47 915 02030) NOK 0.59 start cost and NOK 0.39 per min incl. VAT. From cellular phone there are special prices (varies with operator and type of contract (please check prices at your mobile network's web site).

Telefax: +47 61 25 75 80

E-mail: [email protected]

NPRA - Southern Region

PO Box 723

NO-4808 Arendal

Telephone: 02030 (from abroad +47 915 02030)

Telefax: +47 37 01 98 01

E-mail: [email protected]

NPRA - Western Region

Askedalen 4

NO-6863 Leikanger

Telephone: 02030 (from abroad +47 915 02030)

Telefax: +47 57 65 59 86

E-mail: [email protected]

NPRA - Central Region

Fylkeshuset

NO-6404 Molde

Telephone: 02030 (from abroad +47 915 02030)

Telefax: +47 71 27 41 01

E-mail: [email protected]

NPRA - Northern Region

PO Box 1403

NO-8002 Bordeaux

Telephone: 02030 (from abroad +47 915 02030)

Telefax: +47 75 55 29 51

E-mail: [email protected]

NPRA Website

Norwegian Customs Information Centre: +47 0 30 1

Directorate of Customs and Excise: +47 22 86 03 00

Customs Region Oslo and Akershus : +47 22 86 03 00

Customs Region Eastern Norway: +47 69 36 22 00

Customs Region Southern Norway: +47 38 12 00 12

Customs Region Western Norway: +47 55 57 37 00

Customs Region Central Norway: +47 73 88 43 00

Customs Region Northern Norway: +47 77 62 55 00

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http://www.vegvesen.no/en/Vehicles/Buy+and+sell/First+time+registration+in+Norway

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