What documents do I need to sell a car in Côte d'Ivoire?

Registration certificate (carte grise); Certificate of transfer of ownership (contrat de cession légalisé); Valid identity document; Valid vignette and technical inspection certificate (visite technique); Extract of the carte grise (extrait de carte grise).

Do I need all the paperwork before I post my car?

No. You can publish today and gather the documents while buyers contact you. The ones marked as required by law are needed to transfer ownership.

Is it free to sell my car on MotorHangar in Côte d'Ivoire?

Yes. Posting is free, takes about three minutes, and nothing on the form asks for the paperwork: you will need it when you close the sale, not to publish.

Sell your car in Côte d'Ivoire: steps, documents and where to post it free

Step by step

Sign a sale contract and have it legalised Required by law Seller and buyer

Seller and buyer sign a contrat de cession (certificat de transfert de propriété) and have it legalised by the competent authority. If the carte grise is not in the seller's name, a court document (acte de justice) is required.
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Hand over the carte grise, sticker and inspection certificate Required by law

The buyer needs the original carte grise (plus a legible copy), a valid vignette (road tax sticker) and a valid technical inspection certificate (visite technique), so make sure they are current before selling.
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Get an extract of the carte grise Required by law Seller and buyer

An extrait de carte grise is among the documents required for the mutation.
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Apply for the mutation at a regional directorate (CGI) Required by law Buyer

The new owner submits the file with their ID at any regional directorate (Centre de Gestion Intégrée). The new carte grise is issued in one day.

Car under 8 CV: 20,000 FCFA; 8–15 CV: 25,000 FCFA; 16 CV and over: 30,000 FCFA; motorbike: 10,000 FCFA
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Documents checklist

Tick what you already have. This stays on your device, and none of it is needed to post your car.

Registration certificate (carte grise)Original shown plus a legible photocopy.Required by law
Certificate of transfer of ownership (contrat de cession légalisé)Sale contract legalised by the competent authority.Required by law
Valid identity documentOriginal and legible copy; companies provide trade register and representative's ID.Required by law
Valid vignette and technical inspection certificate (visite technique)Originals and copies.Required by law
Extract of the carte grise (extrait de carte grise)Required by law
Court document (acte de justice)Only if the carte grise is not in the seller's name.Recommended

Questions

What documents do I need to sell a car in Côte d'Ivoire?: Registration certificate (carte grise); Certificate of transfer of ownership (contrat de cession légalisé); Valid identity document; Valid vignette and technical inspection certificate (visite technique); Extract of the carte grise (extrait de carte grise).
Who registers a car sale in Côte d'Ivoire?: Directions régionales des transports – Centre de Gestion Intégrée (CGI)
Do I need all the paperwork before I post my car?: No. You can publish today and gather the documents while buyers contact you. The ones marked as required by law are needed to transfer ownership.
Is it free to sell my car on MotorHangar in Côte d'Ivoire?: Yes. Posting is free, takes about three minutes, and nothing on the form asks for the paperwork: you will need it when you close the sale, not to publish.

Sources

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Checked on 2026-10-14. This is a practical summary, not legal advice. Fees and forms change: confirm with Directions régionales des transports – Centre de Gestion Intégrée (CGI) before you sign.