Difference between revisions of "Vehicle registration"
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Revision as of 19:01, 21 December 2011
This is the document from the country where the vehicle is registered and is commonly the legal proof of ownership.
It will usually contain information like:
- Name and address of the owner.
- License (number) plate.
- Vehicle make.
- Vehicle model.
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- Year of manufacture.
- Color.
The original of this document is almost always required to cross a border. Translations are not required.
In some countries (most notably the USA) the proof of ownership (title) is a separate document to the Registration. To make sure you don't have any border problems, bring both documents.
For travel to some countries — several on the overland Europe-India route for example — you will require a carnet de passage, sort of a passport for your car. Like the International driver's license, these are normally obtained from the automobile club in your home country.
