Remove a name from the Certificate of Registration

Verified 20 October 2025 - Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Certificate of registration (previously called -) of your vehicle has several names and you want to have a name removed? This can be done on the internet or at an automotive professional. This operation can sometimes be paid. We explain the procedure to follow.

Warning  

If you have a vehicle in leasing, the procedure is different.

On the internet

Step-by-step approach

A digital copy device (scanner, digital camera, smartphone or tablet with a photo function) may be required.

The list of documents varies depending on your situation:

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Remove the name of the ex-spouse following a divorce

To change your registration certificate following a divorce, you must provide the following documents :

Unless the vehicle is exempt from this , proof of roadworthiness:

  • For a passenger car (VP), a pickup or a motorhome of 3.5 tons maximum that is more than 4 years old
  • For a motor vehicle with 2 or 3 wheels or motor quadricycle who's over five.

In addition, you must present one of the following documents :

  • Divorce judgment specifying that the vehicle (make and registration number) is assigned to you
  • Divorce judgment accompanied by a certificate of assignment drawn up for your benefit by the holder (or co-holder) of the certificate of registration
  • If the divorce is pronounced by mutual consent, divorce agreement registered by a notary indicating that the vehicle is assigned to you.

FinallyHowever, if you are asking someone to complete the process for you, you must provide a digital copy of the mandate signed and of your identity document.

The person will have to certify on honor that you have a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of the registered vehicle.

Remove the name of the deceased spouse

The approach differs depending on whether the vehicle is a common property of the 2 spouses or a clean :

Good common to the 2 spouses

If you are the surviving spouse, you can register the vehicle in your name to keep it in use and in circulation.

The following documents are required:

  • Proof of address less than 6 months
  • Form cerfa no. 13750
  • Original Certificate of Registration
  • Except if the vehicle is exempt from it proof of roadworthiness:
    • For a passenger car (VP), a pickup or a motorhome of 3.5 tons maximum that is more than 4 years old
    • For a motor vehicle with 2 or 3 wheels or motor quadricycle who is over 5 years old
  • Family record book attesting to death

If you are asking someone to complete the process for you, you must provide a digital copy of the mandate signed and of your identity document.

The person will have to certify on honor that you have a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of the registered vehicle.

Property of the deceased spouse

If the vehicle was in the exclusive name of the deceased person, it enters the framework of succession.

Remove the name of a civil solidarity pact partner (Civil partnerships)

To amend your Certificate of Registration following the dissolution of the Civil partnerships, you must provide the following documents :

Unless the vehicle is exempt from this , proof of roadworthiness:

  • For a passenger car (VP), a pickup or a motorhome of 3.5 tons maximum that is more than 4 years old
  • For a motor vehicle with 2 or 3 wheels or motor quadricycle who's over five.
  • Proof of dissolution of the CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS (certificate of dissolution or official act).

If you are asking someone to complete the process for you, you must provide a digital copy of the mandate signed and of your identity document.

The person will have to certify on honor that you have a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of the registered vehicle.

Remove the name of another co-owner

If your registration certificate includes, for example, the name of your cohabiting partner, you can ask for his name to be removed in the event of separation.

The removal of the name of another joint owner is considered a change of ownership.

The following documents are required:

  • Proof of address less than 6 months
  • Form cerfa no. 13750
  • Certificate of registration (formerly called {tilde over (D)}) original
  • Proof of change of ownership of the vehicle (declaration of transfer of vehicle)
  • Proof of roadworthiness unless the vehicle is exempt from it :
    • If the passenger car (VP), the pickup or the motorhome of 3.5 tons maximum is more than 4 years old, the inspection must be less than 6 months old at the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate. When a counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months granted to carry it out must not be exceeded.
    • If the motor vehicle with 2 or 3 wheels or motor quadricycle more than 5 years old, the inspection must be less than 6 months old at the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate. When a counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months granted to carry it out must not be exceeded.
    • If the deadline is exceeded, you will need to carry out a new inspection, at your expense.

If you are asking someone to complete the process for you, you must provide a digital copy of the mandate signed and of your identity document.

The person will have to certify on honor that you have a certificate of insurance of the vehicle and a driving license corresponding to the category of the registered vehicle.

The cost of the certificate of registration varies depending on the status of the person whose name is withdrawn:

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Withdrawal of the name of the spouse or former spouse

When the name of the former spouse is withdrawn following a divorce or in the case of the death of the spouse (marriage under the community regime), the cost of the registration certificate is the same.

You will have to pay the sum of €13.76 (fixed fee of €11 + routing fee of €2.76). You must mandatory pay by credit card.

Please note

When the marriage is under the separation of property regime and the vehicle was in the exclusive name of the deceased person, it enters into the framework of succession.

Removing the name of a Civil partnership partner

Where the name of a Civil partnership partner is withdrawn following the dissolution of the Civil partnership or in the event of the death of the partner, the cost of the registration certificate shall be the same.

You will have to pay the sum of €13.76 (fixed fee of €11 + routing fee of €2.76). You must mandatory pay by credit card.

Other case

The removal of the name of another joint owner is considered a change of ownership.

The cost of the certificate of registration is variable. It depends on the characteristics of the vehicle and the region in which you live.

You can estimate the cost of the Certificate of Registration using a simulator :

Calculate the cost of the Certificate of Registration (ex-

You must own a bank card.

The approach is to be carried out on the internet using an online service:

Report a change in your personal circumstances on the Certificate of Registration

You must identify yourself via France Connect.

A digital copying device (scanner, digital camera, smartphone or tablet equipped with a photo function) is required.

The documents to be provided must be scanned.

If you do not have this material:

Some numeric points (with computers, printers and scanners) are available in each prefecture and most sub-prefectures. You can complete the process there. You can be helped by digital mediators if you encounter difficulties with the use of the internet.

You can also be accompanied in your approach by a house France Services.

Who shall I contact

At the end of the process, you get the following 3 elements:

  • File Number
  • Acknowledgement of registration of your application
  • Provisional Certificate of Registration (CPI), which you must print. The CPI allows you to circulate during 1 month, only in France, while waiting to receive your

An online service allows you to follow the progress of the manufacture of the registration certificate:

Track your application for a Certificate of Registration (ex-

You will receive the final registration certificate, sent by La Poste in followed letter, at your home in a delay that may vary.

You must pay attention to the address you provide in the online procedure. It must be as complete as possible (building number, apartment number, letterbox number, floor, corridor, staircase, “resident at home”, etc.).

Your mailbox must show your first and last name.

You can track the shipment of your title either with the registration number or with the tracking number of the Post Office. This tracking number has been communicated to you by email or SMS if you have entered your mobile phone number.

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Please note

Upon receipt of your registration certificate, if you hold a national identity card (CNI) in bank card format, you can also download your digital certificate of registration in the application France identity.

You must keep the old certificate of registration for 5 yearsand then destroy it.

By an authorized professional

The authorized automotive professional takes the necessary steps for you.

Step-by-step approach

The list of documents varies depending on your situation:

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Remove the name of the ex-spouse following a divorce

You must present the following documents :

Unless the vehicle is exempt from this , proof of roadworthiness:

  • For a passenger car (VP), a pickup or a motorhome of 3.5 tons maximum that is more than 4 years old
  • For a motor vehicle with 2 or 3 wheels or motor quadricycle who's over five.

In addition, you must present one of the following documents :

  • Divorce judgment specifying that the vehicle (make and registration number) is assigned to you
  • Divorce judgment accompanied by a certificate of assignment drawn up for your benefit by the holder (or co-holder) of the certificate of registration
  • If the divorce is pronounced by mutual consent, divorce agreement registered by a notary indicating that the vehicle is assigned to you.

Remove the name of the deceased spouse

The approach differs depending on whether the vehicle is a common property of the 2 spouses or a clean :

Good common to the 2 spouses

If you are the surviving spouse, you can register the vehicle in your name to keep it in use and in circulation.

There's no no delay to carry out this formality.

You must present the following documents :

  • Proof of address less than 6 months
  • Form cerfa no. 13750
  • original
  • Except if the vehicle is exempt from it proof of roadworthiness:
    • For a passenger car (VP), a pickup or a motorhome of 3.5 tons maximum that is more than 4 years old
    • For a motor vehicle with 2 or 3 wheels or motor quadricycle who is over 5 years old
  • Family record book attesting to the death.
Property of the deceased spouse

If the vehicle was in the exclusive name of the deceased person, it enters the framework of succession.

Remove the name of a civil solidarity pact partner (Civil partnerships)

To amend your registration certificate following the dissolution of the Civil partnerships, you must provide the following documents :

Unless the vehicle is exempt from this , proof of roadworthiness:

  • For a passenger car (VP), a pickup or a motorhome of 3.5 tons maximum that is more than 4 years old
  • For a motor vehicle with 2 or 3 wheels or motor quadricycle who's over five.

Remove the name of another co-owner

The removal of the name of another joint owner is considered a change of ownership.

You must present the following documents :

  • Proof of address less than 6 months
  • Form cerfa no. 13750
  • Certificate of registration (formerly called {tilde over (D)}) original
  • Proof of change of ownership of the vehicle (declaration of transfer of vehicle)
  • Proof of roadworthiness unless the vehicle is exempt from it :
    • If the passenger car (VP), the pickup or the motorhome of 3.5 tons maximum is more than 4 years old, the inspection must be less than 6 months old at the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate. When a counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months granted to carry it out must not be exceeded.
    • If the motor vehicle with 2 or 3 wheels or motor quadricycle more than 5 years old, the inspection must be less than 6 months old at the date of submission of the application for the new registration certificate. When a counter-visit has been prescribed, the period of 2 months granted to carry it out must not be exceeded.
    • If the deadline is exceeded, you will need to carry out a new inspection, at your expense.

The cost of the certificate of registration varies depending on the status of the person whose name is withdrawn.

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Withdrawal of the name of the spouse or former spouse

When the name of the former spouse is withdrawn following a divorce or in the case of the death of the spouse (marriage under the community regime), the cost of the registration certificate is the same.

You will have to pay the sum of €13.76 (fixed fee of €11 + routing fee of €2.76). You must mandatory pay by credit card.

Please note

When the marriage is under the separation of property regime and the vehicle was in the exclusive name of the deceased person, it enters into the framework of succession.

Removing the name of a Civil partnership partner

Where the name of a Civil partnership partner is withdrawn following the dissolution of the Civil partnership or in the event of the death of the partner, the cost of the registration certificate shall be the same.

You will have to pay the sum of €13.76 (fixed fee of €11 + routing fee of €2.76). You must mandatory pay by credit card.

Other case

The removal of the name of another joint owner is considered a change of ownership.

The cost of the certificate of registration is variable. It depends on the characteristics of the vehicle and the region in which you live.

You can estimate the cost of the Certificate of Registration using a simulator :

Calculate the cost of the Certificate of Registration (ex-

In addition to the cost of the registration certificate, the professional will charge you a sum corresponding to the service he performs in your place.

This amount is freely fixed by the professional.

One Provisional Certificate of Registration (CPI) is delivered immediately. It allows you to circulate for 1 month (in France only) pending receipt of your final certificate of registration.

In case of conversion of an old registration (type 123 AB 01, so-called NIF) in number SIV, an IPC shall also be issued.

An online service allows to follow the progress of the process:

Track your application for a Certificate of Registration (ex-

You will receive the final registration certificate, sent by La Poste in followed letter, at your home in a delay that may vary.

You must pay attention to the address you provide in the online procedure. It must be as complete as possible (building number, apartment number, letterbox number, floor, corridor, staircase, “resident at home”, etc.).

Your mailbox must show your first and last name.

You can track the shipment of your title either with the registration number or with the tracking number of the Post Office. This tracking number has been communicated to you by email or SMS if you have entered your mobile phone number.

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Please note

Upon receipt of your registration certificate, if you hold a national identity card (CNI) in bank card format, you can also download your digital certificate of registration in the application France identity.

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