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

Valid identity document; Registration certificate part II (osvedčenie o evidencii časť II), or older technical certificate and registration certificate; Registration certificate part I chip card (osvedčenie o evidencii časť I), if issued; Proof of motor liability insurance (potvrdenie o poistení zodpovednosti).

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 Slovakia?

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 Slovakia: steps, documents and where to post it free

Step by step

Agree on the plates and who attends Recommended Seller and buyer

The standard procedure is that the registration plates (TEČ) stay on the car for the buyer; alternatively the seller keeps them for up to a year for another car and the vehicle gets new plates. Seller and buyer can both attend the inspectorate; this must be agreed in advance.
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Get the buyer's verified power of attorney if they will not attend Required by law Buyer

If the buyer is not present, the seller must have the buyer's written power of attorney with the signature officially verified by a notary or registry office, or an authorisation given through the electronic service. This is not required when transferring to a close relative (direct line, sibling or spouse).
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Buyer takes out new compulsory liability insurance Required by law Buyer

The seller's compulsory motor liability insurance (PZP) ends at the moment the change of holder is registered; the new holder must take out a new policy and may be asked to prove valid or provisional insurance.
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File the change at any traffic inspectorate within 30 days Required by law

Apply in person at any dopravný inšpektorát (or use the electronic application for transfer of holding). The holder and owner must report a change of ownership within 30 days of it happening. The complete change is done at one office, so the buyer does not have to request new documents and plates separately.
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Pay the administrative fee Required by law

The administrative fee is paid by the applicant, even if the buyer is not present. Optionally, the new registration certificate part I can be produced and delivered within two working days for an extra 45 EUR.

Fee not stated on the source page; +45 EUR optional express certificate
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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.

Valid identity documentOf the applicant.Required by law
Registration certificate part II (osvedčenie o evidencii časť II), or older technical certificate and registration certificateOriginal vehicle documents.Required by law
Registration certificate part I chip card (osvedčenie o evidencii časť I), if issuedRequired if the buyer is present.Required by law
Proof of motor liability insurance (potvrdenie o poistení zodpovednosti)The new holder's policy.Required by law
Power of attorney – consent to transfer to the buyer (Splnomocnenie – Súhlas s prevodom držby vozidla na kupujúceho)Only if the buyer is not present; signature officially verified. Template downloadable from the Ministry page.Recommended
Affidavit of loss or theft of documentsOnly if original documents were lost or stolen.Recommended

Stay safe when buyers contact you

Do the transfer at the inspectorate together with the buyer: your insurance ends only when the change of holder is written in the register, and until then the car is still registered to you.

Questions

What documents do I need to sell a car in Slovakia?: Valid identity document; Registration certificate part II (osvedčenie o evidencii časť II), or older technical certificate and registration certificate; Registration certificate part I chip card (osvedčenie o evidencii časť I), if issued; Proof of motor liability insurance (potvrdenie o poistení zodpovednosti).
Who registers a car sale in Slovakia?: Ministerstvo vnútra SR – Policajný zbor, dopravné inšpektoráty (vehicle registration)
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 Slovakia?: 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 Ministerstvo vnútra SR – Policajný zbor, dopravné inšpektoráty (vehicle registration) before you sign.