I sold or bought a vehicle – change of ownership
4 tasks in suggested order
1. Prepare the ownership transfer contract containing the mandatory details, and ensure both parties retain their own copies.
At the time of handover, prior to making the official notifications.
Between the seller and the buyer; electronic contracts are permitted only via the supported official service.
Identification details of the parties and the vehicle, odometer reading, time of handover, and signatures.
An incomplete contract may hinder the transfer of registration and the ability to prove the date liability shifted.
Official source: magyarorszag.hu
2. The seller must report the transfer of ownership within 15 days of the change and keep the confirmation.
Within 15 days of the change of ownership.
Government Window/district office or the supported electronic service. (official Hungarian name: Kormányablak, járási hivatal)
Sales contract and the seller's identification details.
Do not rely solely on the buyer’s transfer of registration to settle all of the seller's obligations.
Official source: magyarorszag.hu
3. The buyer must take out mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance effective from the day of handover.
Effective from the time ownership is acquired, and certainly before using the vehicle on public roads.
With an insurance company of the buyer's choice.
Vehicle and buyer details, the sales contract.
The previous owner's insurance policy does not automatically become the buyer's contract.
Official source: magyarorszag.hu
4. The buyer must complete the required vehicle authenticity check, settle the applicable duty, and initiate the registration transfer within 15 days of acquiring ownership.
Within 15 days of acquiring ownership.
Authenticity inspection station and Government Window/District Office. (official Hungarian name: járási hivatal)
Sales contract, personal identification documents, vehicle registration certificate, vehicle title document, insurance, and necessary certificates.
The seller's notification does not replace the buyer's application for registration transfer.
Official source: magyarorszag.hu

