When do I have to report the change of ownership to the Swedish Transport Agency?

When and how should you report a change of ownership to the Swedish Transport Agency?

When you sell or buy a vehicle, the change of ownership must be reported to the Swedish Transport Agency. It is important to register the ownership transfer within 10 days, otherwise, as the seller, you risk remaining responsible for the vehicle’s fees and obligations.

How do you report a change of ownership?

There are three ways to report a change of ownership:

1. Report the ownership transfer via the Swedish Transport Agency’s e-service

The fastest way to register the change of ownership is through the Swedish Transport Agency’s digital service:

• Log in with BankID on the Swedish Transport Agency’s website
• Fill in the buyer’s details and vehicle information
• The ownership change is registered immediately

2. Report the ownership transfer via the "Mina fordon" app

A convenient alternative is to use the Swedish Transport Agency’s mobile app:

• Download Mina fordon from the App Store or Google Play
• Log in and follow the steps to register the change of ownership
• You need the yellow section (part 2) of the vehicle registration certificate

3. Report the ownership transfer via post

If you prefer to submit the registration manually, you can use the registration certificate:

• Fill in part 2 of the registration certificate with the buyer’s details

• Sign and send it to:

  Swedish Transport Agency
  701 81 Örebro

The letter must arrive within 10 days for the change of ownership to be registered correctly.

What happens if the ownership change is not registered on time?

If the Swedish Transport Agency does not receive the notification within 10 days, you as the seller may still be legally responsible for the vehicle’s:

• Vehicle tax
• Congestion tax
• Parking fines

If you are the buyer and the ownership transfer is not registered, you will not be able to insure the vehicle or register it in your name.

Learn more about what happens if a change of ownership is not carried out correctly here.

What applies when selling to a car dealer?

If you sell the vehicle to a car dealer, the company can register the ownership transfer for you. However, it is still important to check that it has been registered correctly.

You can verify if the change of ownership has been registered by logging in to Mina fordon.

Conclusion

To avoid legal and financial issues, you must report the ownership transfer within 10 days. This can be done via:

✔ The Swedish Transport Agency’s e-service – fastest and easiest
✔ The Mina fordon app – digital and convenient
✔ The registration certificate via post – ensure it arrives on time

Plan and complete the ownership transfer correctly to ensure that you are no longer responsible for the vehicle after the sale.

Read more about the Swedish Transport Agency’s rules for ownership transfer here.