Process of registration of purchase and sale of a car

Registration of purchase and sale of a used car in 2019

Registration of a car purchase by hand is one of the most popular transactions registered in the Russian Federation. Almost every second citizen of our country has his own car, and most of the vehicles are used. We will discuss further how they are registered with the traffic police and what you should pay attention to when purchasing.

Checking the title before purchasing

When buying a used car, the buyer should pay special attention to the vehicle passport (hereinafter referred to as PTS). If there are problems with the registration certificate, then there is little point in inspecting the car. If the owner provides a copy of the title, the buyer should ask why the duplicate was made. It is possible that the original documents were lost or stolen, this will cause problems during the re-registration process. The owner must take care of the restoration of documents in advance, before re-registration of the car.

Next, you should pay attention to the number of former owners of the vehicle. If there were a lot of them, and the sale took place after a few months, you should refuse to buy on the spot without hesitation. Perhaps the car has faults or was used for commercial purposes.

If the car is registered not to the seller, but to another person, you need to find out on what basis the sale is being carried out and whether he has a notarized power of attorney.

It is worth paying attention to the section “Customs restrictions”. When a car is purchased abroad, its owner is required to pay customs duties. If he ignores this action, some restrictions are imposed on the vehicle.

The most important point in checking a car is comparing the VIN number indicated on the title with the numbers under the hood. Using the VIN number, you can also check whether the vehicle is under bail or under arrest. Write down or photograph the number and contact the traffic police with it, or use one of the Internet services.

It is necessary to check the documents on the car to completely exclude fraudulent actions on the part of the seller. If the vehicle is “clean” from a legal point of view, it is possible to further conclude a purchase and sale transaction.

Drawing up a purchase and sale agreement when buying a car second-hand

The first thing you need to do when buying a used car is to draw up a sales contract. It does not require notarization and can be completed by filling out a standard form manually or in printed form. The main thing is the presence of signatures of both parties to the transaction. The agreement is drawn up in three copies, one each remains in the hands of the buyer and seller, the third is transferred to the registration authority.

The following information is included in the car purchase and sale agreement:

Full name of the locality in which the transaction is concluded.
Date of the agreement.
Full name of the seller and buyer.
Address details of the parties.
Information about the car.
Vehicle price.
Terms and procedure for paying for a car.

If there are blank columns in the contract, dashes should be placed in them . This will avoid data falsification. The parties should fill out the document in mutual presence. If the agreement is filled out by one party, while the other is absent for some reason, before signing the document, she should carefully read its clauses.

When drawing up a contract, the buyer should pay special attention to:

The price of the car. It is necessary to reflect a reliable value, this will provide a guarantee of money back in case of cancellation of the transaction. Specifying a smaller amount may lead to negative consequences.
Vehicle data. Must fully comply with the information specified in the vehicle documents.

In addition to the purchase and sale agreement, it is also recommended to draw up a transfer and acceptance certificate . It reflects the actual condition of the vehicle.

After drawing up the contract, the buyer is given exactly 10 days to register the purchased car with the traffic police. Otherwise, the agreement loses its legal force. If an expired contract is submitted to the State Traffic Inspectorate, the buyer will have to pay 5 thousand rubles in the form of a fine .

When the transaction is concluded, the seller is obliged to transfer to the buyer a complete package of documents for the purchased car; without them, further re-registration of the vehicle is impossible.

Payment between the parties can be carried out after re-registration of the vehicle or conclusion of an agreement. Here everything depends only on the decision of the parties and their trust in each other.

Who can help draw up a car purchase and sale agreement?

Buyers and sellers of vehicles are not always confident in the correctness of filling out the purchase and sale agreement on their own. In this case, they should resort to paid services. They are provided by:

Law firms.
Specialized companies.

The cost of services for filling out a contract is small, on average it is 1.5-2 thousand rubles. Payment for the document falls on the shoulders of the buyer, or is divided equally between the parties to the transaction.

Finding an organization that will help you draw up an agreement for a fee is not difficult. As a rule, they are located close to the traffic police. Such services are often provided by employees of insurance companies.

Should the contract be certified by a notary?

Most citizens of our country, based on the old laws of re-registration of cars, go to a notary to draw up a purchase and sale agreement, considering this a necessity. In 2019, there is no need to draw up and have a purchase and sale agreement certified by a notary. Such actions are not provided for by the current Civil Code. However, there is no ban on them either; notaries provide such services for a fee. They help draw up a document and certify it. At the same time, the agreement will have legal force even without notarization, so there is no point in spending money on it.

The buyer and seller can fill out the contract form themselves; they just need to download the standard form above in the article. There is also a sample agreement that you can print out and use as a hint when concluding a deal.

Registration of a used car in 2019

Only one state organization is involved in registering vehicles in the Russian Federation - the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate. It is to the branch of this service that the buyer must contact within 10 days from the date of conclusion of the contract.

In accordance with the recently adopted law, to register a car, a citizen can contact any department, regardless of his actual place of residence and registration . Employees will not be able to refuse him on legal grounds. You can register a car without deregistration on behalf of the previous owner. Provided that the buyer manages to re-register the vehicle within the allotted ten days.

Before submitting documents to register a car, the buyer must take care of obtaining an insurance policy. Without its presentation, re-registration will be legally denied.

The new owner of the car is required to provide a full package of documents for the purchased vehicle, including:

An application drawn up in full accordance with standard rules.
Contract of sale.
OSAGO insurance policy.
PTS (vehicle passport).

If the registration is not carried out by the buyer himself, but by his authorized representative, the additional provision of his passport and a notarized power of attorney will be required.

After receiving the documents, traffic police officers check their authenticity, then the car is inspected and documents are issued in the name of the new owner.

During the process of registering a vehicle, the buyer will have to pay a state fee associated with changing the owner's name and issuing new documentation. On average, re-registration will cost 1.5 thousand rubles. There will be no need to replace old car license plates, so the owner will be able to save about 2 thousand rubles on them. There will only be a change in the actual property records.

Registration of new documents will take 1.5-2 hours. Traffic police officers are given a certain period of time to carry out each procedure. For example, the time required to receive an application should not exceed 5 minutes, waiting in line – 15 minutes, and inspecting the car – 20 minutes.

Registering a car through the Unified Portal of State Services

When buying a car from a private person, the new owner should know that registration is possible not only at the MREO during a personal visit, but also through State Services online. The whole procedure will take 10-15 minutes, and will greatly facilitate the submission of an application to change the owner of the car.

The procedure for completing an application on the website is preceded by the creation of a verified account. Without it, performing actions will be impossible.

Stages of document submission:

We go to the official website of State Services and go to your personal account.
From the list of services, select “Vehicle registration”.
Next, select “Change registration data” and “Change vehicle owner”.
Fill out the form that opens. You will need to enter personal data and information about the vehicle.
We select the traffic police department to which the application is submitted, as well as the desired date and time of the visit.
We confirm the entered data and submit the application for processing.

The status of the application can be viewed in your personal account. On the selected date and time, the car owner must come to the State Traffic Inspectorate, provide a standard package of documents, undergo a car inspection and receive new documentation in hand.

By filling out an application through State Services, the new owner of the car will be able to simultaneously pay the state fee. Until 2019, there is a 30% discount on this service if you pay by credit card.

Receiving a refusal to register a car

By submitting documents to the traffic police, the buyer of a vehicle may be denied registration. The reasons may be:

Presentation of an incomplete package of documents.
Providing incorrect information about the previous owner.
The car is under arrest or pledged.
Unauthorized changes to the design of the vehicle.
Lack of insurance.
Refusal to pay state duty.

If the buyer has provided a complete list of documents, their data is reliable and does not have errors, the car is not stolen, pledged or under arrest, the state duty has been paid in full, receiving a registration refusal is excluded.

PS For information on how to choose the right used car from a technical point of view, read our step-by-step instructions.

How to purchase a used car: general transaction procedure

Purchasing a car is certainly a pleasant event, but quite troublesome, especially if we are talking about a used vehicle. In this case, you need not only to approach the choice of car with special attention, but also to formalize the transaction correctly. Let's look at all the features of the procedure.

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Buying and registering a used car: preparing for the deal

Buying and selling used cars is a very common transaction today. However, many people have questions about how to properly fill out the necessary papers. If this is your first time deciding to buy a car second-hand, you need to approach the issue with all seriousness. Once you have found the right vehicle, you need to clearly agree on the main points of the transaction. This will save you from surprises and conflicts at the next stages of registration. Discuss:

price;
form, procedure and terms of payment;
replacing or maintaining license plates and insurance;
deadlines for handing over keys.

The seller may raise the question of making an advance payment, but only you can decide whether you agree to this or not. This situation is regulated by Article 487 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.

Additionally, before you move on to signing the papers, it is important to check the vehicle's history. Almost all the necessary information is contained in the vehicle passport (PTS). It records:

information about former owners;
year of manufacture, license plate number, VIN code, body number;
technical characteristics of the vehicle.

Please pay special attention to the fact that the seller is required to provide you with the original PTS upon registration. If he only has a copy in his hands, this is a reason to think about it. Of course, you shouldn’t immediately panic and refuse to purchase, but in this case you need to approach checking the car with special care. It's very easy to do this today. For example, you can use the Autocode service. Based on the license plate number or VIN code, the system will provide a detailed history of the car and will allow you to verify the “cleanliness” of the vehicle purchased second-hand without wasting extra time.

Don’t forget to check the license plate data from the PTS with the real data of the car before completing the paperwork, and also look at the service and warranty books.

By the way, you can now buy a car second-hand both with license plates (you can change them later if you wish) and without. There is no longer any need to deregister it (with the exception of sales abroad). And transit numbers are no longer required either, which simplifies the procedure.

How to register a used car when purchasing: drawing up an agreement

After all the checks are completed, the time comes for the most important stage of the transaction - preparing the papers. Let's figure out what documents to fill out when buying a used car. First of all, this is a purchase and sale agreement. As with any paper business, there are some subtleties here. First, let's look at what data must be included in the document:

date and place of signing;
passport details of the seller and buyer;
full car and title data;
absence of encumbrances;
method and terms of payment, as well as transfer of the vehicle.

All lines in the contract must be completed. If any of them are left blank, add dashes. This will protect you from entering data into it without your knowledge.

Additionally, you can draw up an act of acceptance and transfer of the car, which records the fact of transfer of the vehicle and its condition at that moment, and also confirms that the parties have no claims against each other. Here you need to specify the date and time of transmission. This will insure you, for example, against paying fines for the previous owner.

You need to fill out the papers in three copies: one remains with you, the second with the seller, and the third will be necessary to register the car with the traffic police. It is not necessary to have them certified by a notary. However, you can still turn to him to certify the legality, including the right of both parties to commit it (clause 1 of Article 163 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation). This is true, for example, in the case when the car is pledged to the bank. If you have any doubts about this, please refer to Part 2, Section 4, Chapter 30, Paragraph 1 of Article 454 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.

Another common option is to issue a general power of attorney with the right to sell. This method is usually chosen to reduce costs (both time and money). The principal (owner) transfers the rights to the car to the buyer, while the vehicle remains his property (see Article 185 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation). It is important to remember that by agreeing to this type of transaction, you are taking a certain risk. The owner can revoke the power of attorney at any time or demand money for the car in case of sale. Problems also often arise in the event of the death of the seller or his recognition as incompetent (ownership in this case passes to the heirs). We advise you to study the situation very carefully.

Procedure for registration of PTS

When the procedure for registering a contract for the purchase of a car in person is completed, it is necessary to make a new entry in the vehicle passport. Be careful when filling it out and write legibly! You need to enter:

date of purchase;
number of the document confirming ownership and date of registration;
signatures of the seller and buyer.

Please note that if one of the parties to the transaction has the status of a legal entity, the signature must be certified by a seal.

If there is no free space left in your passport (this happens infrequently, but it happens), you will have to go with the seller to the traffic police to get a new one. The inspection staff will replace the document (all data will be checked against the electronic database) and re-register the car.

This concludes the process of purchasing a used car. After making an entry in the PTS, the money is transferred. It is better to transfer funds by bank transfer (unless another method was initially agreed upon). In this case, the fact of the transfer will be additionally recorded, which will protect the buyer.

Handing over the keys and passing the technical inspection

Once the financial and paper issues are settled, the seller hands over the keys to the vehicle. Along with them, you should have the following documents in your hands:

purchase and sale agreement (in two copies);
acceptance certificate (if you still decide to sign it);
PTS registration certificate.

If your used car does not have a valid diagnostic card, your next step will be to undergo a technical inspection. This can be done with any operator of your choice, the main thing is that it is accredited by the Russian Union of Insurers. You can find and check it in the GTO Register. Only after this can you issue an MTPL policy.

Preparation of documents for used car insurance

Buying a used car secondhand does not necessarily require maintaining a compulsory motor liability insurance policy. According to the established procedure, if you buy a car without insurance, you must obtain it within 10 days after the purchase and sale transaction is concluded. At this time, you cannot be fined for its absence, but if you get into an accident and are found to be at fault for the accident, you will have to pay compensation out of your own pocket. Therefore, do not delay in applying for a policy!

You can also negotiate with the seller to keep your current insurance. In this case, you will need to visit the insurance company together to re-issue the papers. For the unused insurance period, compensation is provided to the ex-owner.

Registration with the traffic police

It is also required to register the purchased car within 10 days after the purchase of a used car is completed. This can be done at any traffic police department at your location. In this case, you will have to pay state fees for:

issuance of registration plates;
making changes to the vehicle registration certificate;
registration in PTS.

Remember that in this case, delay threatens with fines: from one and a half to two thousand rubles for violating the deadlines, 500 rubles for driving an unregistered car, and for a repeated violation they may even be deprived of their rights. This completes the purchase of a second hand car. All that remains is to receive the documents. You should have in your hands:

registration certificate;
PTS with appropriate notes;
registration plates (if you are registering new license plates).

Now you know how to purchase a used car . As you can see, it's not that difficult. Good luck!

How to register the purchase and sale of a car?

Good afternoon, dear reader.

In this article we will talk about how to sell a car correctly, i.e. complete a purchase and sale transaction .

Previously, a sample car purchase and sale agreement was published on pddmaster.ru, but some features of the transaction remained behind the scenes. These are the ones we will talk about today:

How to sell a car correctly?

The process of transferring ownership of a car consists of the following stages:

The seller and buyer should verbally discuss all the details of the transaction so that each party understands what is what. For example, at this stage you need to agree on the cost of a car, etc.
Filling out a car purchase and sale agreement (example and form - here).
Filling out a vehicle passport (PTS).
Transfer of money.
Car transfer.
Transfer of documents.
Registration of the car with the traffic police by the new owner.

Let's take a closer look at those stages of buying a second hand car that usually raise questions.

1. Preparing to hand over the car

In 2019, the seller should not deregister the car with the traffic police, i.e. No special preparation is required for buying and selling a car.

The only situation that needs to be taken into account is the lack of free space in the vehicle. If there is not a single free field left in the title to record a new owner, then the seller must obtain a new title from the traffic police. Only after this can the car be sold. Otherwise, the buyer may have problems registering the car.

If you act as a buyer, then check in advance whether there is free space in the vehicle title.

2. Drawing up a purchase and sale agreement

The execution of a purchase and sale agreement is discussed in detail in a separate article:

Just fill out the form electronically and print it in 3 copies.

3. Filling out the PTS when registering the purchase and sale of a car

Currently, vehicle passports have 6 sections for entering information about different owners. When registering the purchase and sale of a car, you should select the next empty “window” and enter information in the following columns:

Please note that all fields starting with the words “Vehicle Registration Certificate” are filled in by traffic police officers, i.e. There is no need to enter additional information into the PTS.

4. Transfer of money

The buyer transfers money to the seller, which the seller makes a note about in the purchase and sale agreement.

5. Car transfer

The seller gives the buyer the keys to the car and makes a corresponding note in the contract.

6. Transfer of documents

The seller provides the buyer with the following documents:

PTS,
2 copies of the purchase and sale agreement (for the buyer and the traffic police, the third remains with the seller),
vehicle registration certificate,
diagnostic technical inspection card.

The car must also have license plates (including transit numbers).

In principle, the seller’s work is finished and he can go home. Although, in case of any surprises, it makes sense for the buyer and seller to exchange phone numbers.

7. Registration of a car with the traffic police when purchasing second-hand

First, the buyer needs to examine the diagnostic technical inspection card and find out its validity period. If the card is valid for at least one more day, then based on it you can buy an MTPL policy from any insurance company.

If the diagnostic card is expired, you will first have to undergo a technical inspection, and only then will you be able to purchase an insurance policy.

Once the buyer has a compulsory motor liability insurance policy in his hands, he can easily register the car with the traffic police. More detailed information on registering a car is provided in a separate article:

Note. 10 days to undergo technical inspection, purchase compulsory motor insurance and register the car with the traffic police . If you do not meet this deadline, you may receive a fine for violating the registration deadlines.

After this, the registration of the purchase and sale of the car can be considered completed and you can use the car without any claims or fines from the traffic police.

And finally, I suggest you watch a funny video about a car that is time to sell:

How to sell a car correctly and safely - ZR instructions

How did you resell a car in the old days? To check for legal purity, we went together with the potential buyer to the traffic police post, before the sale, we deregistered the car, drew up a purchase and sale agreement in a “thrift store”, checked the money received there, and only then the new owner again went to the traffic police to register the purchase and receive new numbers. Now you can check the history on the Autocode portal, the procedure for deregistration “for sale” has been abolished, and an agreement can be drawn up and signed without giving hard-earned rubles to parasite intermediaries.

So, the buyer has been found, the price has been discussed, and the transaction can begin. First, make sure that the PTS has at least one free column where you can enter the data of the new owner. If the main vehicle document has already been filled out, you will have to get a new one from the traffic police. Otherwise, there will be nowhere to display information about the buyer. Moreover, we do not recommend changing the form on your own initiative in advance. The inscription “Duplicate” on the PTS may scare off a potential buyer, and the sale will be delayed. It is better to show the original, which will show the history of the car.

How to fill out a car purchase and sale agreement?

The contract must indicate the date and place of its preparation, the cost of the vehicle, last name, first name, patronymic of the seller and buyer, their addresses and passport details, identification data of the vehicle (make, model, color, year of manufacture, VIN), series, number , date of issue of the vehicle passport (PTS), as well as registration document (STS) data and license plate number (if available). It would be useful to indicate that the buyer accepts the vehicle in good condition and has no complaints.

The agreement is drawn up in three copies. One remains with the seller, two - with the buyer, who, in turn, will give one to the traffic police when registering the car.

How to fill out the PTS?

Now you can start filling out the PTS. In the new field (there are six of them on the form) you need to indicate the full name of the new owner, his registration address and the date of the transaction. In the column “Document of ownership” we simply indicate “Agreement of sale and purchase from such and such a date.” The seller (former owner) and buyer (current owner) put their signatures below. If the car is sold by a legal entity, then it will need to be stamped.

When should I transfer money?

Exchanging money for a car is the most slippery issue of the transaction. Each of the parties (and most often these are strangers) to a certain extent does not trust the partner. From a legal point of view, ownership passes with the signing of the purchase and sale agreement. Therefore, after filling out the contract and PTS, it is better not to sign them immediately. It is more correct to do this directly at the time of calculation. The seller receives money, the buyer receives documents and car keys. At the same time, the parties, with their autographs in the contract and PTS, certify that the transaction has taken place.

Do I need a vehicle acceptance certificate?

In addition to the above documents, we recommend drawing up a transfer and acceptance certificate for the car. He will separately confirm the fact of transfer of property to the new owner. It must indicate the exact time. The fact is that the law gives the buyer ten days to re-register the car. Until this moment, for cameras recording violations, it belongs to you. With the help of the contract and the act, the “chain letters” received after the sale can be challenged, while simultaneously providing the traffic police with all the data of the real violator. Just keep in mind that you have only 10 days to appeal the fine from the date the decision comes into force. So, immediately after selling the car, it is advisable to monitor information about fines on the traffic police website, so that if something happens, you can quickly appeal them.

Which documents remain with the former owner, and which are transferred to the new one?

The former owner gives the title to the buyer. Later, the traffic police will add the remaining information to this passport, and the STS will issue a new one.

As for the previous vehicle registration certificate, it is usually given to the new owner, and he, in turn, submits this document to the traffic police when re-registering the car. This way, the inspector has fewer reasons to doubt the legality of the car sale transaction. But formally, the STS does not have to be submitted to the traffic police.

Moreover, if there are doubts about the buyer’s integrity, it is better to keep the STS. Indeed, in theory, the new owner will be able to drive with your STS until you contact the traffic police to deregister. All this time you will receive fines and transport tax.

Replacing numbers

The license plates remain on the vehicle. If the seller wishes to keep the plates for the next car, he must first re-register the car before selling it. The old “tins” will remain in storage at the traffic police department for 180 days; with the new ones, the vehicle will be transferred to the buyer. In turn, the buyer can also ask to replace the numbers when registering the purchase in his name.

Do I need to take out a new MTPL policy?

The MTPL policy remains with the previous owner. It allows you to change the list of persons allowed to drive and the owner of the car, but not the policyholder. And this is the main person for the insurance company! In the event of an accident, she will do business with him – the old owner. That is, the new owner will have to look for a seller or, at the time of purchasing the car, take a power of attorney from him to represent the interests of the insurer. Are such difficulties worth the several thousand rubles saved?

But the seller can still benefit from the old OSAGO policy. It is enough to come to the office of the insurance company and write an application for termination of the contract and the return of part of the paid insurance premium. Interestingly, the law does not allow you to do this procedure “just like that” (for example, if you decide not to use the car for several months). The insurer must provide documents confirming the sale of the car.

To apply for a new MTPL policy, the car buyer must first obtain a diagnostic card. So, if it has not yet expired, the seller can give it to a new owner. Please note that the buyer is given 10 days from the date of the transaction to issue a new MTPL policy.

First, we fill out the purchase and sale agreement, PTS and the acceptance certificate. We sign all three documents simultaneously with the transfer of money. The title, license plates and diagnostic card are transferred to the new owner. The OSAGO policy remains with the seller, the STS policy remains with the parties by agreement.

Samples of required documents:

All about how to buy a car second-hand, registration 2019

Buying a used car is not quite as simple as it might seem at first glance. Choosing a model/brand, communicating with potential sellers, completing documents is an incomplete list of stages that need to be completed. It will be more difficult for a beginner. We'll tell you how to buy a car second-hand: registration 2019.

How to buy a car second-hand in 2019

Purchasing a used car in 2019 will differ from a similar procedure in previous years. This is due to the entry into force of the new law “On registration of motor vehicles”.

How does the process of buying and selling a used car work?

It is not always possible for a beginner to adequately choose the appropriate option for purchase. Spontaneity in such matters is generally extremely contraindicated. In your actions, it is better to adhere to a proven algorithm :

Selecting the optimal vehicle option and searching for it on the market or through online platforms;
Check yourself or with an expert;
DCP registration, calculation;
Registration with the MEO (formerly MREO).

What documents does the vehicle seller provide to the buyer?

When drawing up a purchase and sale agreement, the following is required:

Passports of the parties to the transaction.
OSAGO or CASCO policy.
Vehicle passport.
Certificate of registration.

How to draw up and execute a purchase and sale agreement

After the vehicle has been preliminarily inspected, including all relevant documentation, the process of drawing up a purchase and sale agreement (SPA) begins.

You can sign a contract without the participation of lawyers - all you need is the buyer and the actual owner.

There are several types of PrEP, some of which are not recommended without consultation with the relevant specialists:

Hand-to-hand agreement. It is concluded between the owner of the vehicle and the buyer, without intermediaries. It is the most difficult to dispute;
DCT with a general power of attorney with the right to sell. After the transaction is completed, the power of attorney loses its force, but sometimes it may be necessary. With this scheme, it is better if the papers are drawn up by a lawyer. Not suitable for beginners;
PrEP with an oral agreement. A trustee acts on behalf of the owner. A dangerous form of buying and selling.
Sale by general power of attorney with the right of subrogation to the buyer. Not the best option, since the power of attorney can be revoked if desired;
DCP with a written power of attorney. The entire signing procedure takes place through a trusted person. It is better for a beginner to avoid this type of buying and selling;

Any non-standard options for the purchase and sale of a vehicle, when there is no certainty, are best carried out with the participation of a professional lawyer .

Today it is easy to apply for compulsory motor third party liability insurance online - a well-known insurer with a yellow and black coat of arms will issue it in a few minutes without uploading scans.

After all the necessary paperwork has been completed and the car has been purchased, a number of mandatory procedures await:

The car needs to be insured . The choice of policy (MTPL or CASCO) falls on the new owner;
The car must also be registered with the traffic police MREO. This can be done without the participation of the previous owner.

How to fill out the DCP yourself

The DCT is the main confirmation of ownership of the car. This is what the traffic police will require to register the car.

There are standard contract forms . It’s easy to find, print and fill out such a policy yourself. Here's what the process looks like:

We print out the form in 3 copies. One for the seller, one remains for the buyer and the traffic police.
The fields must be filled in with a pen and black ink.
Based on passports, PTS and registration certificates, we check the information about the seller and buyer specified in the contract.
We assign the DCP a number, which will later be indicated in the PTS.
In the column place (city) and date we indicate current information.
We enter personal information about the seller and buyers based on their passports.
From the PTS and Certificate of Registration, you must provide information about the vehicle.
The price of a car is indicated in two forms (in numbers and in words).
Before signing the DCT, the seller and the buyer exchange money for keys from each other and sign the acceptance certificate.

When drafting and executing an agreement, it is important to avoid various pitfalls.

Mistakes made in the future may contribute to the recognition of agreements as invalid. errors could these be :

not all information is provided;
corrections have been made;
the identification data is incorrectly specified;
different colors of ink were used;
the price is indicated only in numbers or only in words;
the seller or buyer signed not under their data;
information about the car does not correspond to the title;
no number assigned;
the papers are filled out illegibly;
different copies have different amounts of specified information.

Sample of filling out the contract

The form and sample of filling out the DCP can be viewed here. There you can also download a sample transfer and acceptance certificate and other regulatory documents.

Why is a duplicate PTS dangerous and how to check its authenticity?

Initially, a vehicle passport is assigned to the vehicle by the manufacturer or at customs if it is imported from abroad. Sometimes when selling a car, the seller provides a duplicate title. The traffic police is responsible for issuing duplicates; this is indicated in the document itself.

A duplicate does not always mean a lot of problems. But it is possible to become at least the fifth owner.

There are two reasons for issuing duplicates :

the previous PTS was simply disposed of;
A duplicate was issued due to the loss of the old one.

With the second option, you should be wary, especially if the date of issue of the PTS is recent. In this case, the document may be fake.

How and where to look for a car

First, you need to decide on the place and type of search for the vehicle. You can choose a car:

live (directly at car markets, car dealerships, car commission stores, car pawn shops);
remotely (monitoring of options presented on the Internet on specialized sites for buying and selling cars).

Remote search is more popular today than live search. Photos and videos about the condition of the vehicle allow the future buyer to form an objective opinion about the potential purchase.

Another advantage of remote choice is the possibility of purchasing an “iron horse” in the near and far abroad.

How to buy a good used car

Let's consider the factors of buying a decent used device: selection and inspection.

Auto experts: choosing a car for money without problems

There are many companies on the market today that are ready to find trouble-free transport for your money. The price in a normal company is from 20,000 rubles and above.

Choose only legal entities with a contract, a good website, a clean work history and a branch in your city.

The most famous (links are active):