What documents do I need to sell a car in Latvia?

Access to e.csdd.lv for both parties (or attendance at a CSDD branch); Vehicle registration certificate (reģistrācijas apliecība).

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 Latvia?

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 Latvia: steps, documents and where to post it free

Step by step

Make sure no prohibition is registered on the car Required by law

Under Latvian road traffic law, an ownership change cannot be registered if the vehicle has a registered prohibition on disposal, registration or similar (e.g. from a creditor or bailiff). Check the vehicle's status before agreeing the sale.
LV portāls (official legal information portal)
Buyer submits an application on e.csdd.lv Required by law Buyer

In the ownership change section of e.csdd.lv the buyer applies to acquire the specific vehicle. The registered owner is notified at their registered e-mail address.
LV portāls – CSDD announcement (2020)
Seller confirms the ownership change within 5 days Required by law

The seller approves the change on e.csdd.lv within 5 days of the buyer's application; if the car was not previously removed from registration for sale, that is done in the same step. Ownership passes to the buyer at the moment of confirmation, so confirm only once you have been paid.
LV portāls – CSDD announcement (2020)
Buyer takes out OCTA insurance Required by law Buyer

Once the seller confirms, the seller's compulsory motor liability (OCTA) for the vehicle ends and the buyer becomes responsible for traffic violations; the buyer can buy an OCTA policy on the basis of the register entry.
LV portāls – CSDD announcement (2018)
Buyer gets the new registration certificate Required by law Buyer

The buyer requests a new registration certificate on e.csdd.lv with a delivery address in Latvia, or collects it at a CSDD branch. The ownership change can also be done entirely at a CSDD branch or through participating dealers.
LV portāls – CSDD announcement (2020)

Documents checklist

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

Access to e.csdd.lv for both parties (or attendance at a CSDD branch)Both seller and buyer act in the e-service; alternatively the change is registered at a CSDD branch.Required by law
Vehicle registration certificate (reģistrācijas apliecība)A new certificate is issued to the new owner, by post or at a CSDD branch.Required by law

Stay safe when buyers contact you

Ownership passes the moment you confirm in e.csdd.lv: do not confirm before the money is in your account.

Questions

What documents do I need to sell a car in Latvia?: Access to e.csdd.lv for both parties (or attendance at a CSDD branch); Vehicle registration certificate (reģistrācijas apliecība).
Who registers a car sale in Latvia?: CSDD – Ceļu satiksmes drošības direkcija (Road Traffic Safety Directorate)
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 Latvia?: 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

Checked on 2026-10-14. This is a practical summary, not legal advice. Fees and forms change: confirm with CSDD – Ceļu satiksmes drošības direkcija (Road Traffic Safety Directorate) before you sign.