Vehicle registration

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.