Main points
- The new car owner has 10 days to register or re-register the vehicle after purchase.
- To re-register, you need a passport, an extract from the place of registration, a state registration certificate, car documents, a registration certificate, customs documents, and payment receipts.
What you need to do after buying a car / Depositphotos
After purchasing a car, the new owner has 10 days to complete an important procedure. The Ministry of Internal Affairs service center advises not to delay and adhere to the established deadline to avoid unnecessary organizational problems in the future.
What should you do after buying a 2026 car?
The new owner is obliged to register or re-register the vehicle, writes 24 Channel with reference to the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Timely re-registration is necessary for:
- Accuracy of data in state registers;
- Avoiding unnecessary questions with documents;
- Confirmation of legal ownership of the car.
To save time and make your visit as comfortable as possible, we recommend planning your visit to the Ministry of Internal Affairs service center in advance. The most convenient way is to use the online service “E-appointment”, which allows you to:
- independently choose a territorial service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs;
- schedule a convenient date and time;
- to receive a service.
What documents are needed to re-register a car?
For state registration or re-registration of a vehicle, you must have:
- passport of a citizen of Ukraine / ID card or other identity document;
- extract from the place of registration;
- taxpayer registration card number (TRC);
- a document confirming ownership of the vehicle (purchase and sale agreement, invoice, donation agreement, etc.);
- vehicle registration certificate (in case of re-registration);
- customs documents and expert opinion (for cars imported from abroad);
- receipts for payment of mandatory payments.
What is known about registration, insurance and customs clearance of cars in Ukraine?
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A new law has been in effect in Ukraine since 2025, allowing insurance companies to independently set rates for private cars. The average cost of insurance in 2025 for a passenger car ranges from 2,500 to 10,000 hryvnias, depending on the engine capacity, place of registration, company, and benefits.
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In 2026, the main factors for calculating payments for car customs clearance will remain unchanged: car cost, year of manufacture, engine capacity, fuel type. There may also be additional costs, such as a Pension Fund fee (3 – 5% of the car cost, depending on the price).
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When selling a car or motorcycle in Ukraine, a percentage of the vehicle's value and a military tax are charged, the amount of which depends on the number of sales in that year. Trucks, trailers, and buses are taxed at a rate of 5% + military tax; for defenders, the military tax is 1.5%.