Summary
A proposal to harmonize EU vehicle registration by balancing digital certificates with physical options and stronger data protection. 10 02.07.2026
Other
transport
administrative law
business and competition
information technology and data processing
Key points
- Introduction of flexibility between digital and physical vehicle registration documents.
- Ensuring digital inclusion by allowing citizens to request physical certificates free of charge.
- Strengthening data protection by limiting the storage of previous owner information to what is strictly necessary for safety and fraud prevention.
- Establishing a mechanism for the temporary de-registration of vehicles for up to four years.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the registration documents for vehicles and vehicle registration data recorded in national vehicle registers and repealing Council Directive 1999/37/EC
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the registration documents for vehicles and vehicle registration data recorded in national vehicle registers and repealing Council Directive 1999/37/EC
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the registration documents for vehicles and vehicle registration data recorded in national vehicle registers
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the registration documents for vehicles and vehicle registration data recorded in national vehicle registers
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