How to register a car sale under the new rules in 2019? First of all, it should be remembered that due to changes in legislation in October 2013, the seller of the car no longer needs to independently. This responsibility was the responsibility of the buyer. It was he within 10 days after purchase cars are obliged to receive a diagnostic card, and then issue an OSAGO policy and re-register the car in their own name.

The changes also affected some other aspects of car sales. Registration is now possible at any branch of the State Traffic Inspectorate, without being tied to the place of permanent registration of the owner of the car. The vehicle registration procedure itself has been significantly reduced in time. And now it is necessary to acquire transit numbers only if the owner is going to travel abroad by car.

Step-by-step instructions for selling a used car

We will briefly describe the procedure for the seller, which he should adhere to when transferring his vehicle to a new owner within the framework of:

  1. The first step is to tidy up the car as much as possible. Repair all damage or malfunctions of components and assemblies, as well as thoroughly wash the car inside and out, rub it with wax and take other measures to improve its appearance and technical condition;
  2. Consideration of legal factors. Before selling a car, you need to remember if there are any encumbrances on it and if it is in shared ownership. If the car has two or more owners, then for its sale it is necessary to obtain the written permission of other owners. Similarly, permission is needed, for example, from a bank if the vehicle is pledged to it;
  3. Preparation of documents that will be required for the sale (technical passport of the car and a certificate of its registration). If the sale is not made by the owner of the car, then you will also need a general or one-time power of attorney certified by a notary to perform such actions;
  4. If the current owner of the car after the sale wants to keep his registration plates, then before drawing up the sales contract, he should contact the State Traffic Inspectorate and draw up an application. The application asks to issue new license plates for the car in connection with its imminent sale. It is these numbers that will then be used by the buyer when re-registering the car;
  5. The most important step is drawing up a sales contract. You can arrange it yourself, or you can fix the deal with a notary. In the latter case, you will have to pay a certain amount, but this will give the whole transaction a serious legal weight;
  6. Together with the contract, you can also draw up an act of acceptance and transfer of the vehicle. It contains detailed information about the current technical condition of the machine, and then expresses the fact that there are no mutual claims between the buyer and the seller. Both the purchase and sale agreement and the acceptance certificate are drawn up in three copies - for both parties to the transaction and for the State Traffic Inspectorate;
  7. Transfer of the car to the buyer. Together with it, a technical passport (PTS), a certificate of registration of a car in the traffic police (STS) and a full set of keys are transferred. The technical passport must include the personal information of the new owner of the car and other information - his full name and registration address, the date of purchase, a document confirming the right to own the vehicle (information about the STS), as well as the signatures of the seller and the buyer.

This concludes the procedure for selling a car with or without numbers for the seller. The buyer will deal with issues of its further re-registration with the traffic police (within 10 days after purchase). The presence of the seller during this procedure is not required.

However, the law does not prohibit both the buyer and the seller from going to the department to register the car. This will allow all formalities to be completed immediately and will convince both parties that the sale is complete.

How to properly sell a car under a sales contract?

How to sell a car on your own without resorting to the help of lawyers? To do this, you just need to correctly draw up a sales contract, displaying in it all the important information about the car, about the parties to the contract and the peculiarities of transferring money to the seller. To do everything right, it is best to use a ready-made contract form, which can be downloaded from the link at the end of the article.

With the help of a sales contract, ownership is transferred from the previous owner of the car to the buyer. Therefore, its preparation should be treated very carefully, otherwise a number of mistakes can be made, due to which the contract may completely lose its legal force (become invalid).

The agreement is created in three copies (for both parties to the transaction and for) either in writing or in printed form (filling in the blank columns of the form by hand). There is also a separate one.

It must contain the following information:

  • Place and date of drawing up the contract;
  • Personal information of the parties to the contract (full name, permanent registration addresses, series and number of passports);
  • Detailed information about the car, which is displayed in its technical passport. Indicate the brand and model of the car, its identification number (VIN number), year of manufacture, engine, body and chassis number, color, as well as the state registration plate and data of the vehicle registration certificate (number, where and when issued);
  • The price at which the car is being sold (in figures and words). If all the money is transferred by the buyer at the time of signing the contract, then this is directly indicated. If the calculation will be made in parts (for example, by installments), then this should also be detailed in the contract;
  • Additionally, you can indicate that the car being sold does not bear any encumbrances (it is not pledged, under arrest, in shared ownership, etc.);
  • Buyer's and seller's signatures and their decryption.

Ideally, all 3 copies of the agreement should be fully printed on a computer, and then signed by both parties by hand.

Is it possible to sell a car using a power of attorney?

In 2019, the method of selling a vehicle under a general power of attorney (that is, without drawing up a sales contract) is practically not used, since it is not entirely convenient and fraught with a number of unpleasant consequences. In the case of a sale of a car by proxy, the buyer actually becomes its full-fledged owner, that is, he can dispose of it at his own discretion. However, the owner in legal practice is not the owner yet.

When a car is sold under a power of attorney, its former owner must be prepared for the fact that he will still receive traffic fines and continue to accrue transport tax (if the new owner does not pay them on time).

Selling a car by proxy was popular only because it eliminated a lot of formalities on both sides. There was no need to remove the car from the register and register it as a new owner, change state number plates, pay taxes and duties. In addition, it saved both the seller and the buyer a decent amount of time.

Since in 2013 the procedure for selling a car was significantly simplified, now the overwhelming majority of sellers use a classic sales contract for these purposes. While the sale of a vehicle by proxy is increasingly featured only in various fraudulent schemes.

You found the car, met the seller, checked the documents and the car, discussed all the details. What steps do you need to take next to become a full owner of a car?

1. Conclude a sales contract

To conclude a contract, you must have the following documents: vehicle passport (PTS), vehicle registration certificate (STS), seller and buyer passports.

The sales contract (DCT) must be completed in triplicate (for you, the buyer and the traffic police) and signed by both parties to the transaction. There are several ways to fill out the contract:

independently by hand. Print out the form and fill out with a regular pen. This is the easiest option, but also the slowest;

online. All data can be entered in a special form and a ready-made contract can be printed, all that remains is to sign it. It is convenient, but not always there is a computer and a printer at hand;

with the help of intermediaries. There are often companies located near the traffic police department that will help you fill out the contract quickly and correctly. You will have to pay an average of 500 to 1000 rubles for the service.


2. Fit yourself into the TCP

Now you need to fit yourself into the TCP: this can be done by hand. Enter your last name, first name and patronymic, registration address and the date of purchase of the car. In the column "Title Deed" indicate the "Sale and Purchase Agreement" and the date of its completion. Then you need to sign in the column "Signature of the present owner", and ask the seller to leave an autograph in the item "Signature of the previous owner".

Sometimes PTS instead of you, as an exception, can be filled in by the traffic police and typed into it with your data. However, this is rare, so it's best to fill it out in person.


3. Transfer money and collect everything you need

You must transfer the money for the car immediately after the conclusion of the sales contract. Some sellers may agree to travel with you to the traffic police for a forensic check, but they are not required by law to do so. After transferring the money, you should have:

    A car and a set of keys from it (usually two keys, sometimes three);

    Title in which you are already entered;

    JTS of the previous owner;

    DKP in duplicate (one will be at home, and the other in the traffic police);

    Other documents (service book, MOT coupon, CASCO agreement, etc.).


4. Undergo a technical inspection and get insurance

Now you are the new owner of the car, and you need to prepare it for registration with the traffic police in your name. Get a technical inspection if there is no diagnostic card left from the previous owner. With a diagnostic card, you need to go to issue a MTPL - and, if you wish, KASKO - to the insurance company.


5. Register

It will take about a day to register a car. It is necessary to prepare all the documents for registration and bring them to any MREO (interdistrict registration and examination department of the traffic police). You must register the car within 10 days from the date of signing the contract. If you do not make it in time, you may be fined in the amount of 1500-2000 rubles.

Documents to take with you:

    The passport;


    6. Enjoy

    Congratulations! The car is officially yours, and you have all the documents for it in order. Drive it, love it and service it on time.


    In the life of every car owner, there comes a moment when it is necessary to sell a vehicle. The most common reason is the purchase of a more expensive foreign car. To complete the transaction, you will need to collect documents for the car, pay fines (otherwise the new owner will start receiving them, which will cause legal proceedings in the future: details) and prepare the car for transfer to the new owner.

    Preparing the car for sale

    In order to sell a car legally, you need to understand how to transfer the vehicle to a new owner. There are two types of machine use - by general power of attorney and under a contract of purchase and sale of movable property. Both methods are widespread and popular among Russians, despite the risks involved.

    Car transfer by general power of attorney presupposes the full disposal of property, such as renting, selling, donating for use. However, the car is not the property of the documents. This makes it difficult for both the buyer and the seller. The power of attorney is notarized and there is a limited period of use, unless otherwise provided by the agreement. In controversial issues, the true owner can always take away the property on legal rights, which is a risk. The buyer will lose money and be left with nothing. Therefore, the majority of citizens are inclined to the second method of acquiring a vehicle - this is the conclusion of an agreement on the sale and purchase of a vehicle.

    In order to prepare the car for sale, the parties must come to an agreement. After discussing all the details of the purchase, a contract is drawn up in duplicate. Certification by a notary is possible. State registration of the document is obligatory, since on the basis of the agreement, the ownership right is re-registered.

    A car sale transaction is as follows:

    • verbal agreement of the parties on the price and method of transferring rights to the car;
    • preparation of a purchase and sale agreement;
    • registration of the agreement;
    • transfer of funds;
    • transfer of the vehicle;
    • registration of ownership.

    When preparing the car, the buyer must check the accuracy of the documents, as well as compliance with legal requirements. In addition, the following formalities must be observed:

    • the buyer must be included in the OSAGO policy (issued temporary for two weeks or permanent);
    • carry out a technical inspection of the car;
    • receive an extract from the traffic police that the car is not being stolen, wanted, or arrested;
    • check the validity of the numbers and their compliance with the vehicle;
    • pay a recycling fee (for foreign cars produced since 2012).

    Conclusion of an agreement

    To sell a vehicle, it is necessary to draw up an agreement between the buyer and the sellers, which will clearly spell out the conditions for the transfer of movable property, methods of payment, term, as well as the obligations of the parties to complete the transaction. The sample contract is not regulated by law and does not require mandatory notarization.

    State registration of the contract is a guarantee of compliance with legal norms for the sale of a car. Authorized bodies verify the authenticity of documents, as well as register the transaction, on the basis of which the right to own movable property arises. The certificate is issued within 10 days if the parties have complied with the obligations.

    To register an agreement for the sale and purchase of a car, you will need to provide the following documents:

    • an extract from the traffic police about the presence of encumbrances and fines;
    • registration of ownership;
    • registration certificate for the car;
    • OSAGO policy;
    • registration of the car in the traffic police.

    To sell a car, it is necessary to draw up a purchase and sale agreement, which contains:

    • passport data of the parties to the conclusion of the transaction;
    • description of the car (brand, color, model, engine, equipment and technical condition of the vehicle);
    • obligations of the seller;
    • date of transfer of the car and registration of ownership;
    • the buyer's responsibilities;
    • the cost of the car;
    • payment term and payment methods;
    • the amount of the penalty for non-compliance with obligations due to the fault of the parties;
    • date, signature.

    In the agreement, it is necessary to use the most accurate description of the car, as well as the requirements for the partner. Since the contract is legally binding, by signing the document, the parties are held liable. Another important point is that after the registration of the agreement, it is impossible to change the terms.

    Download a sample of filling out the contract for the purchase and sale of a car by the link.

    Registration in the traffic police

    After completing the transaction, the buyer will need to register the vehicle. It is possible to contact any regional traffic police body or at the place of residence. The application is written in no particular order. In order to register a car, you will need to check the compliance of the license plates.

    Documents for car registration:

    • written statement;
    • vehicle passport, copy;
    • movable property purchase agreement;
    • act of acceptance - transfer of the car;
    • receipt of payment of the state fee;
    • copy of the CTP policy.

    In addition to the above documents, the traffic police will also need to bring the car itself, which is undergoing a technical check. The authenticity of the numbers and signs of changes in the vehicle design are checked. After verification, a conformity mark is put in the technical passport of the car, which confirms the fact of registration. If new numbers are attached to the vehicle, the owner is issued a registration certificate.

    Storing numbers

    Basically, the sale of a vehicle involves the transfer of a car with a technical passport for the car and license plates. However, at the request of the previous owner, it is possible to keep the numbers. To do this, you will need to contact the local traffic police or MREO with a statement. The procedure should be completed before transferring the vehicle into ownership. New license plates are issued on the vehicle, and the old ones are deposited.

    For registration of license plates, a state fee is withdrawn:

    • when changing - 500 rubles for the issuance of a re-registration certificate;
    • 350 rubles for making changes to the technical passport of the vehicle;
    • Issuance of new license plates costs 2 thousand rubles.

    In order to register numbers on a new car, you will need to pay 3 thousand 700 rubles. When submitting an application through the unified state Internet portal "Gosuslugi", there is a 30 percent discount, as well as an electronic queue, which greatly facilitates the procedure. It should also be borne in mind that numbers are stored for only three months. If, after a lapse of time, the owner has not applied for the issue, the license plates are assigned to the new car, and the state duty will expire. In this case, the money cannot be returned, as the owner loses the right of ownership.

    To save the number when buying a car under a sale and purchase agreement, you must send an application to the MREO. You will also need to provide the following package of documents:

    • certificate of ownership of movable property;
    • technical passport of the vehicle;
    • registration of the car with the traffic police;
    • CTP policy.

    Download a sample application for the retention of license plates on a car

    If the numbers are damaged, upon registration they will need to be renewed, for which a separate fee will be charged.

    After purchasing a car or motorcycle, you have 10 days to register it. To do this, you will need:

    • a document confirming the ownership of the vehicle (TC);
    • vehicle registration certificate (STS) - if available;
    • application for changing the registration data of the vehicle;
    • an identity document of the owner's legal representative, if the documents are submitted by a legal representative;
    • a document certifying the citizen's authority to represent the interests of the owner (owner) of the vehicle when performing registration actions, if the documents are submitted by the legal representative of the vehicle owner;
    • vehicle passport (PTS) - if the car was not From November 1, 2019, Russia is switching to electronic passports of technical equipment (EPTS) for equipment manufactured in the Russian Federation and imported. If the vehicle already has a customary title to the vehicle, it is not necessary to change it to an electronic one. However, unlike the paper one, the digital format allows you to store many times more information about the vehicle and frees you from an additional paper document. For registration actions with a vehicle, you will need an EPTS number or an extract from the electronic passport system. "> An electronic vehicle passport has been issued(EPTS);
    • vehicle technical coupon.

    A number of documents must be provided by the seller, their list may differ depending on what vehicle you bought: new in If you bought a new vehicle at a dealership, you are required to issue the following documents:

    • vehicle passport (if the vehicle is purchased on credit, the bank hands out the PTS for a certain period, after which the PTS is returned to the bank). If an electronic vehicle passport (EPTS) was issued for the car, its number will be indicated in the sales contract;
    • contract of sale;
    • if the vehicle is purchased on credit, an OSAGO insurance policy and, in most cases, CASCO insurance are issued.
    "> dealership, used When buying a used vehicle from an individual, you should have:
    • two copies of the sales contract. The contract is drawn up in free form with the obligatory indication of the passport data of the buyer and the seller, vehicle data and the amount of the transaction. The document is drawn up in three copies: one remains with the seller, the other - with the buyer, the third - in the traffic police department upon registration;
    • TCP (after signing the contract, the new owner enters his data into the TCP and both parties put their signatures there). If an electronic vehicle passport (EPTS) has been issued for the car, its number must be indicated in the sales contract. In this case, changes in the data on the owner in the EPTS will be made by the traffic police officers;
    • diagnostic card.

    After that, the transaction is considered completed. It is no longer necessary to deregister the vehicle for sale. If the purchased car or motorcycle is more than three years old, it is also useful to ask the previous owner for a valid diagnostic card, on the basis of which it will be possible to issue an MTPL policy. If there is no such card, then after the purchase you will have to undergo an inspection and receive the diagnostic card yourself.

    "> for an individual     or used from If you buy a used car or motorcycle from a legal entity, you must obtain the following documents from the seller (legal entity):
    • sales contract, certified by the seller's round seal;
    • Title, where the seal of the former owner is. If an electronic vehicle passport (EPTS) was issued for the car, its number will be indicated in the sales contract;
    • CTP insurance policy issued for the buyer, with an empty line of the license plate.

    The seller must remove the vehicle from the registration at the place of its registration.

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    Please note: from January 1, 2020, register a car and receive a registration State registration number - a combination of letters and numbers - is assigned to the vehicle upon registration. State registration plates - metal plates where the registration number is applied - are issued by the traffic police departments or specialized organizations.

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    • OSAGO insurance policy;
    • Receipt of payment
      • 350 rubles - for making changes to the previously issued vehicle passport (when issuing a new JTS, changes are made to the TCP).

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      • 2. How to sell a car or motorcycle?

      When selling a vehicle, you need to do the following.

      1. To conclude a sales contract with the buyer in triplicate: one remains with the seller, the other with the buyer, the third in the traffic police department upon registration. The contract can be written by hand in free form or a sample can be downloaded from private Internet resources, filled out and printed. In any case, the contract must indicate the passport details of the seller and the buyer, as well as the vehicle data and the amount of the transaction.
      2. After signing the contract, the new owner enters his data into the TCP and both parties put their signatures there, the seller receives money and one copy of the contract, and the buyer receives a vehicle with keys and a package of documents (STS, TCP and two copies of the contract). After that, the transaction is considered completed. It is no longer necessary to deregister a car or motorcycle from the traffic police register. If an electronic vehicle passport (EPTS) has been issued for the car, its number must be indicated in the sales contract. In this case, changes in the data on the owner in the EPTS will be made by the traffic police officers.
      3. If the vehicle you are selling is more than three years old, you must give the new owner a valid diagnostic card, on the basis of which it will be possible to issue an MTPL policy. If there is no such card, then the new owner will have to undergo technical inspection and receive the diagnostic card himself. Over the next 10 days, the new owner must register the vehicle for himself.
      4. If, after 10 days from the date of the transaction, the car is still not registered with the new owner, the state registration may be terminated at your request.

      To do this, you will need:

      • application for termination of state registration of the vehicle;
      • car sale and purchase agreement;
      • the passport.

      You need to apply with the listed documents:

      • to any department of the traffic police that carries out registration of vehicles (possible To complete the registration actions, you can make an appointment with the traffic police:
        • on the official website of the Mayor of Moscow.
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      • to one of Public service centers that register vehicles:
        • center of public services of regional significance in the Central Administrative District at the address: Presnenskaya embankment, building 2, shopping and entertainment complex "Afimall City";
        • center of public services of regional significance in the South-Western Administrative District at the address: Novoyasenevsky prospect, building 1, shopping center "Spectrum".
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        • 3. How to keep old license plates when selling a car?

        If you decide to keep your old license plates for the next vehicle, you should write a corresponding statement to the traffic police (to replace license plates) and get new numbers for the equipment sold. Your license plates will be stored at the traffic police for up to 360 days.

        Collect a package of necessary documents:

        • application for changing the registration data of motor vehicles and (or) trailers. An application for registration actions is drawn up according to the established model;
        • identity document;
        • a document proving the identity of your legal representative, if you act through him;
        • vehicle passport - if the vehicle has not been issued From November 1, 2019, Russia is switching to electronic passports of technical equipment (EPTS) for equipment manufactured in the Russian Federation and imported. If the vehicle already has a customary title to the vehicle, it is not necessary to change it to an electronic one. However, unlike the paper one, the digital format allows you to store many times more information about the vehicle and frees you from an additional paper document. For registration actions with a vehicle, you will need an EPTS number or an extract from the electronic passport system. "> Electronic vehicle passport(EPTS);
        • vehicle registration certificate;
        • technical passport (technical coupon) of the vehicle;
        • certificate of safety of the vehicle structure (if it is manufactured in Russia);
        • documents certifying ownership of the vehicle.

        Documents that you have the right to submit on your own initiative:

        • OSAGO insurance policy;
        • Receipt of payment The state duty is paid in the amount of:
          • 500 rubles - for the issuance of a certificate of registration of the vehicle (STS is always issued);
          • 350 rubles - for making changes to the previously issued vehicle passport (when issuing a new JTS, changes are made to the TCP);
          • 2000 rubles - for the issuance of registration plates;
          • 1,500 rubles - for the issuance of registration plates for motor vehicles and trailers.

          If you sign up for a traffic police department through the portal of state services of the Russian Federation, you can pay the state duty with a 30% discount.

          The following are exempt from paying the state duty:

          • veterans of the Great Patriotic War;
          • invalids of the Great Patriotic War;
          • former prisoners of fascist concentration camps, ghettos and other places of forced detention, created by the German fascists and their allies during the Second World War;
          • former prisoners of war during the Great Patriotic War.

          The applicant, in accordance with Federal Law No. 210-FZ "On the organization of the provision of state and municipal services" dated July 27, 2010, has the right not to present a receipt for payment of the state duty for the provision of public services, but this does not exempt him from paying it.

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        You can submit documents to the traffic police department:

        • in person or through a legal representative;
        • online, by submitting an application through the portal of state services of the Russian Federation.

        4. Is it possible to register a car in another region?

        To register a car, the car owner can contact any department of the traffic police of Russia, regardless of his place of residence. For example, a resident of Krasnodar can come to Moscow, buy a car and immediately register it. In this case, his car will only be assigned a number * with the code of their region, after which it will be necessary to contact a specialized company for the production of state registration plates *. When registering a vehicle in your region, you can get a number and signs in the traffic police department, or after assigning a number to the traffic police, order signs in a specialized organization.

      • the main component of the vehicle with a marking is replaced by a similar one without marking, if this prevents identification, or by a similar component that has the identification number of another vehicle.
      • the vehicle was deregistered after scrapping;
      • there are inconsistencies between the registration data or the design of the vehicle and the information specified in the documents identifying the vehicle, except for the registration and other vehicle data subject to change;
      • the vehicle or the main components of the vehicle are on the wanted list;
      • the state duty has not been paid or there is no information about the payment;
      • the registration department was not approached by the owner of the vehicle and (or) who does not have the authority to represent it;
      • an incomplete package of documents is presented, or the documents are filled in with a pencil or have erasures of postscripts, crossed out words, corrections, as well as documents with damages that do not allow an unambiguous interpretation of their content;
      • in the e-passport system there is no passport with the status "valid" - if the vehicle was issued From November 1, 2019, Russia is switching to electronic passports of technical equipment (EPTS) for equipment manufactured in the Russian Federation and imported. If the vehicle already has a customary title to the vehicle, it is not necessary to change it to an electronic one. However, unlike the paper one, the digital format allows you to store many times more information about the vehicle and frees you from an additional paper document. For registration actions with a vehicle, you will need an EPTS number or an extract from the electronic passport system. "> EPTS.
      • the vehicle was not presented for inspection Inspection of a vehicle is mandatory when registering with the state, as well as when making changes to the vehicle registration data related to:
        • with the replacement of the main component or with a change in design, as well as with the introduction of information about additional marking;
        • with color change;
        • with a change of owner.
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      • there are prohibitions and restrictions on registration (for example, seizure has been imposed).

      If the vehicle is imported from another country, then the TCP must indicate the number of the cargo customs declaration or make a note about its absence.

      6. What if the equipment has already been sold, and the fines come to you?

      If, within 10 days after the sale of a car or motorcycle, fines come to your name, you need to send a statement to the traffic police department, which detected the violation, attaching copies of documents on the sale of the vehicle.

      You can find the contacts of the required unit on the traffic police website.

    Vehicle owners are often faced with the need. The reasons for this can be different: from a simple need for money to the desire to replace your old car with a more modern model.

    It would seem that it can be difficult to sell. It is enough to find a buyer through advertising or through special exchanges for the sale of used cars, to sell and get money for the goods. However, it's not that simple.

    Whenever you sell a car, you need to be careful and careful not to fall for the tricks of scammers.

    In order not to get a number of problems with the sale of a car, or not to fall into the hands of fraudsters, it is necessary to act in accordance with the legislative norms. Only a properly executed, from a legal point of view, the transaction can save the seller from trouble. In this article, we will consider under a sales contract in accordance with applicable law.

    Troubles possible when selling a car under a sales contract

    Let us consider what kind of pitfalls the seller can lie in wait for if the sale of a car is incorrectly executed under a contract for the purchase or sale of a vehicle without legalizing the transaction with the help of regulatory legal documents.

    When selling a car, owners often encounter fraudsters who, under the guise of a buyer, try to take possession of a car that does not belong to them without paying money. This is one of the most popular scams that are carried out by unscrupulous buyers. The biggest risk in this situation is to be left without money and a car. To be on the safe side, never sign any documents before receiving the full payment for the goods. Very often scammers use excuses about the fact that they will be able to deliver money tomorrow, when the bank opens or someone gives them the required amount. In most cases, you cannot believe these stories, so as not to be left with nothing.

    In second place in popularity is the nuisance in the form of fines after the sale of a vehicle in their own name for speeding or drunk driving. In this case, the seller will have to prove in court order that the car has been sold, and he has nothing to do with the current situation.

    In order to protect yourself as much as possible from upcoming troubles, it is imperative, in accordance with the current legal norms, to keep your copy, so that you can justify your innocence when such problematic situations arise.

    Preliminary preparation of the machine for sale

    Before you start selling a car directly, you must first make its pre-sale preparation. It includes the following areas:

    1. Aesthetic appearance of the car;
    2. Technical training;
    3. Preparation of documentation.

    The first thing that buyers pay attention to is the appearance of the vehicle. In order to sell a car dearly and quickly, it is necessary to give the car a well-groomed look. You can do this both independently and use the services of service centers for high-quality washing, polishing the car, cleaning its interior. If there are traces on the car body, problem areas need to be tinted for a more profitable sale of the goods.

    The second point is the technical serviceability of the car. To sell a car profitably, you need to check the functioning of the main components of the car, if necessary, make minor repairs and replace consumables. This will significantly increase the price of the vehicle and speed up the search for a potential buyer.

    Paperwork is the main point in preparing a car for sale. The lack of the necessary documents can disrupt a car sale and purchase transaction at the most inopportune moment. First of all, pay attention to the condition of the vehicle's passport. If there is no free space for recordings, then you must first order a duplicate of it. The second point is the availability of documents for car insurance and technical inspections. Today the legislation allows the sale of a car together with. To do this, you just need to enter it into the document. This is a significant plus for the seller, since the buyer will not have to make additional car insurance in the near future. And also it will significantly affect the price of the product.

    Some buyers pay a lot of attention to the vehicle's mileage. If your car has a solid mileage, you can offer the buyer an additional set of rubber or car covers as a bonus. Such a trick most often favorably affects the outcome of the agreement.

    After preparing all the necessary documents and the product itself, you can proceed directly to the search for a buyer. This can be done in different ways: through online stores, a used car sales exchange, or by selling a product on the automotive market.

    After a real buyer for the product has been found and the price has been agreed upon, you can go to the legal side of the issue and legally execute a vehicle sale and purchase transaction.

    Features of the execution of the contract in accordance with the current legislation

    Since September 2013, the bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation have adopted updated rules for registration actions when reissuing vehicles. The new terms of the agreement have significant differences compared to the previous rules. Let's consider in detail how to sell a car under a sales contract, in accordance with the new legislation.

    Previously, in order to formalize an agreement on the sale of a car, a prerequisite was contacting a notary office. According to the amendments in the law dated September 15, 2013, the sales contract can be officially registered between the seller and the buyer in writing. There is no need to contact a notary. The agreement is a legal document if it is correctly filled in and the original signatures of the seller and the buyer are present. And also for the sale of a car today it is not required to remove it from the register by the seller, which significantly reduces the level of costs for paperwork.

    The purchase and sale agreement is drawn up in triplicate. One copy is for the seller, the other is for the buyer, the third is intended for the buyer to be presented to the traffic police.

    For the legally correct execution of the contract, it is better to use special forms that can be downloaded and printed from the Internet. The main points that you need to pay attention to when filling out the form are the price of the goods, the subject of the contract and its technical characteristics, terms of payment, rights and obligations of the parties.

    The upper part of the contract form is filled out on the basis of the passports of the buyer and seller. Next, you should enter information on the product being sold in the form.

    In the contract for the sale of a car, it is necessary to include a clear description of the goods being sold: the brand, model and technical data of the car, its color, body number, year of manufacture and engine displacement. And also a document is entered into the form on the basis of which the sale of goods is carried out, namely the number and series of the passport of the car.

    There is a column in the form where you must indicate the cost of the goods. The price is indicated in national currency. The contract can include, at the request of the parties, the responsibility of the buyer and seller for failure to comply with the terms of the agreement. Liability means the consequences for the parties in the event of late payment or concealment of information about the technical condition of the machine. And also, at the request of the parties, you can indicate in a separate paragraph the state number of the car and the data of the registration certificate.

    The contract is considered valid after signing by both parties. The agreement must indicate the date, place of transfer of money and vehicle. This will protect the seller from the buyer's claims, as well as confirm the fact of the transfer of documents and the car.

    And one more important point. You can fill out the contract in printed form or by hand. If the agreement is drawn up in hard copy, the original signatures of the parties on each copy are the guarantor of its validity. If the contract is filled in by hand, then it is important that all data are legibly entered into the form, corrections and blots are strictly prohibited, since this can be considered in two ways in the event of a litigation. And also you can fill out the agreement only with a blue pen.

    Changes to the registration data of the traffic police

    After the registration and signing of the purchase and sale agreement under the new legislation, the buyer immediately becomes the owner of the car. Previously, the buyer became the owner of the car legally only after changes were made to the registration database of the traffic police.

    Today, all responsibility for the timely registration of the car with the traffic police falls on the buyer. If he does not register the purchase within ten days, then the former owner can write a statement and the sold car will be put on the wanted list. On the other hand, until changes are made about the owner of the car in the traffic police, the former owner may receive fines for traffic violations that the new owner commits.

    It is advisable to submit information to the traffic police about the change of the owner of the car on the day of the agreement, since this is in the interests of both parties to the transaction.

    Saving license plates

    Due to the fact that according to the new legislation there is no need to deregister the vehicle before the sale of the vehicle, the license plates remain on the sold car. Sometimes this fact does not suit the seller and he wants to keep them for himself.

    In this case, the seller must agree on this moment with the buyer and write a corresponding statement to the traffic police. After writing the application, the license plate number of the car can be retained by the previous owner for one month. During this period, the seller is obliged to acquire a new vehicle in order to ensure that he can collect the license plates. It is necessary to take into account the fact that only license plates in good technical condition are taken for safety. It is important to first worry about duplicate license plates if the old numbers are damaged.

    If the seller reserves the right to own the license plates of the car being sold, he will have to pay for the installation of new registration plates. Selling a vehicle without registration number plates is prohibited by law.

    Let's sum up

    Selling a car under a sales contract is not very difficult. In order not to get into unpleasant situations and to protect yourself from all sorts of fraudsters, it is important to draw up a legally correct vehicle purchase and sale agreement. Today the legislation has simplified the procedure for pre-sale preparation and registration of an agreement between the buyer and the seller. On the one hand, this fact favorably influenced the cost of re-registration of the car, on the other hand, it increased the possibility of making an unfair transaction for both the seller and the buyer.

    Before selling a vehicle, carefully study the updated legal regulations for the sale of cars and familiarize yourself with the main points in the execution of the contract. Do not sign the document until you have received the full amount for the item.

    If you are in doubt about your legal knowledge, ask friends or a lawyer to be present when the transaction is completed. This will protect you as much as possible from dishonest buyers.