Bulgaria Vehicle Registration Process

The Process Of Registering A Vehicle in Bulgaria

So you want to check out Bulgaria as a country to live in. And do you want to bring your car with you? Excellent. The European Union member nation makes it relatively easy for EU nationals to register their car there.

Here are tips and general pieces of information that will help you ease your transition here.

Certification of an automobile

To register a car in an EU member nation, you’ll need the following items:

• A valid Bulgarian identification card
• Third-party insurance that can be quickly purchased
• Proof of aid eco-tax
• Current registration documents from the EU
• Current or export license plates
• Proof of ownership

Cars can also be entered as an asset if you register a company in the country. Otherwise, people registering their cars must become long-term residents with a Bulgarian ID.

The process for obtaining an ID card is relatively straightforward with people who are EU nationals. Those with valid identification cards can stay without certification for as long as three months. However, people looking to stay longer must sign-up with the country’s Migration Police.

EU Nationals who show an address where they are staying and proof of economic self-support can apply for a long-term resident certificate, which includes an ID card.

There is a one-month grace period to certify the conveyance here for cars registered in other EU member nations. There are exemptions for this, including:

• Students studying in Bulgaria from another EU nation are not obligated to register or pay a transport. However, they need valid civil liability insurance for the vehicle.
• Those with a second home in the country and who have not used it for more than six months do not have to register vehicles.

If you’re shipping a car, truck, motorcycle, or any other type of automobile to Bulgaria, the information on our international shipping page will be helpful. There, you’ll find out about how much shipping costs and what’s required, and you can get a FREE estimate in a matter of minutes!

Taxes to Expect

There are several taxes and fees to pay to register and drive a car in Bulgaria.

• A product tax for products that lead to the generation of widespread waste
• A circulation tax on passenger vehicles according to their engine power

Driving Requirements & Road Rules

An international driving permit is sufficient to propel a transport here, though the minimum driving age for the country is 18 years of age.

Among the documents required while driving are a driver’s license or permit, proof of insurance, identification, and the vehicle ownership certificate. Outside of those documents, each vehicle must have a warning triangle for roadside emergencies, a fire extinguisher, a reflective jacket, and headlamp beam deflectors.

You shouldn't count on finding perfectly paved roads anywhere in the country. You can anticipate a lot of roadwork in the form of potholes, rockslides, stray animals, and lots of ice. It is not advisable to argue with a local, as they tend to have an aggressive driving attitude.

Automobile & Inscription Resources

Registration Issues & Procedures - A quick breakdown of the identification and documentation process for people planning to become long-term residents. This is essential to enter a sedan in the country.

Certification & Tax Info - Official portal for the European Union that gives general tips for registering a vehicle in Bulgaria and related taxes.