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Application for a used vehicle imported into Finland without documents

Do you want to inspect and register a used vehicle imported from abroad, but the vehicle lacks the documents normally required for inspection and registration?

You will need a certificate of previous registration for the registration inspection of a used vehicle imported from abroad that has not been registered in Finland. This certificate can be:

  • a foreign registration certificate, or
  • a certificate issued by a foreign vehicle registration authority, or
  • information on the vehicle’s previous registration from a system maintained by a competent authority.

In certain exceptional cases, a certificate from abroad is not required. These exceptions are described on the Registration inspection page.

If the vehicle was previously registered in Finland but lacks the required inspection/registration documents — or if the vehicle has been commissioned in Finland but never registered — you may find detailed instructions on the "Registration inspection" page.

Registration inspection

If you import a used vehicle to Finland and you do have the required documents, more detailed instructions are available on the “Importing a vehicle to Finland” page. 

Importing a vehicle to Finland

If you are unable to obtain the requested certificate from the previous foreign registration authority, Traficom may — for a special reason — accept other reliable documentation as proof of your right to register the vehicle.

Do the following

1

Log in to the service and complete the application electronically

  • Log into Traficom’s “My e-Services” service. The application can be found under “Vehicle exemptions”. 
  • Fill in your contact information and the details required on the application. 
  • Complete the application carefully, because the decision is based on the information you provide.
2

Add the attachments

  • Attach documentation that shows the vehicle’s previous registration, use in traffic, or first date of commissioning. Acceptable evidence could be, for example:
    • a certificate of periodic inspection performed abroad,
    • proof that the vehicle was insured and regularly used in traffic, or
    • proof of paid vehicle tax. 
  • If the previous registration authority responded that the registration information is only available to another registration authority, you may attach that response to your application.
3

Pay the application

  • Pay the application fee through the service. The fee is 80 euros. After payment, the application is ready for submission. 
    • The fee is not refundable even if the application is rejected or not processed.
4

You will receive the decision via Suomi.fi-messages or by mail

  • You will receive the decision via Suomi.fi-messages. If you do not use that service, the decision will be sent by mail. 
    • During processing, Traficom may contact you if further clarification is needed.
5

Present the vehicle for a registration inspection and register it

  • If Traficom grants your application, present the decision at the registration inspection. Once the inspection is approved, you can register the vehicle at a vehicle inspection station that offers registration services. 
  • If the vehicle is subject to car tax, notify the Finnish Tax Administration and pay the tax before registration.
Registration inspection
Car tax (Tax Administration) (External link)
My e-Services - private customers, private entrepreneurs, representatives of the company(External link)

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