Can I transfer a car online?
Conditional: for a private car between individuals the transfer is fully online; otherwise in person. Two routes: (a) the digital "Private car transfer" on gov.gr (the seller starts with TaxisNet codes, the buyer accepts), or (b) in person at the Transport Directorate/KEP for other cases. The cost is a fixed €75 licence fee plus a transfer fee scaling with engine cc (~€60–280) — usually €135–355 total. By custom the buyer pays, but it's negotiable. Mandatory: a valid KTEO and a no-circulation-tax-debt certificate (myCAR). In short: yes online, no notary, if there are no debts.
📋 The rules
- Private car between individuals: digital transfer on gov.gr
- Cost: fixed €75 + a fee by cc (~€60–280)
- Mandatory valid KTEO (or it's blocked)
- Mandatory no-tax-debt certificate (myCAR)
- By custom the buyer pays (negotiable)
🔓 Exceptions
- Legal entities/leasing/liens: not digital, in person
- Gift/inheritance: a separate tax-office process
- Commercial/trucks: outside the digital route
⚠️ Penalties & fines
There's no "fine" for the transfer — the stake is that without a valid KTEO or with a circulation-tax debt the transfer is blocked. If it's not completed properly, the seller may still appear as the owner, liable for taxes and violations. Beware myths: "you need a notary or a hand-signed contract" — wrong for an ordinary private sale (gov.gr replaces it); "the cost is a flat €135" — wrong (the transfer fee depends on cc). To stay compliant: check the KTEO and debts, calculate the cost on the official gov.gr calculator, and complete the transfer before handing over the vehicle.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I transfer a car without a notary?
Yes, for an ordinary private passenger-car sale between individuals. The transfer is done digitally on gov.gr, where the seller starts the process with TaxisNet codes and the buyer accepts. No notary or hand-signed contract is needed for the simple case.
How much does the transfer cost?
The cost consists of a fixed €75 licence fee and a transfer fee that scales with the engine's cubic centimetres, roughly €60 to €280. The total usually runs between €135 and €355. Only the €75 fee is fixed in statute.
Who pays the transfer fees?
By custom, the transfer fees are paid by the buyer, but the law doesn't bind them to either party. So who pays can be freely agreed between buyer and seller at the time of sale.
What do I check before the transfer?
There must be a valid KTEO, since the system checks it automatically and an expired KTEO blocks the transfer. A no-circulation-tax-debt certificate via AADE's myCAR is also needed. Any tax debt prevents the transfer.
What if the transfer isn't completed?
If the transfer isn't completed properly, the seller may still appear as the vehicle's owner and be liable for circulation tax and violations. That's why it's important to close the process before the car is handed over or received.
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