Re-registering a vehicle after it has been temporarily deregistered

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A vehicle that has been temporarily deregistered can be re-registered subject to certain conditions.

Who is concerned: any holder, owner or keeper of a vehicle registered in Luxembourg.

Re-registration of a vehicle following a temporary deregistration
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In Luxembourg, as the holder, owner or keeper of a motor vehicle, you can request the re-registration of a vehicle that was temporarily deregistered beforehand.

Who is concerned

Any holder, owner or keeper of a vehicle registered in Luxembourg who had their vehicle temporarily deregistered.

Garages and companies authorised to trade in road vehicles can carry out the procedure on behalf of their customers.

If the documents are submitted by a third party, that person must:

  • present a written power of attorney (mandate) issued by the holder, owner or keeper of the vehicle; and
  • ensure that the name of the vehicle's holder, owner or keeper appears on all the documents, and not that of their representative (mandate holder).

Prerequisites

You can re-register your vehicle only if it has been subject to a temporary deregistration beforehand.

To re-register your vehicle, you must have remained the only owner of the vehicle.

You vehicle must not have been automatically deregistered (i.e. when the authorities have decided that you vehicle is no longer authorised on the public highways).

Costs

Re-registration fee

The re-registration of your vehicle is not subject to the payment of any fees to the National Society of Automotive Traffic (SNCA).

Road tax

When you re-register your vehicle, you must pay a road tax which is calculated according to:

  • the type of vehicle; and
  • the use you make of it.

Some vehicles are exempt, and in some cases the tax can be partially refunded.

The Customs and Excise Agency (Administration des douanes et accises - ADA) sets the tax due:

  • based on data recorded by the registration authorities; and
  • in accordance with the applicable rates.

The Customs and Excise Agency will inform you about the amount to be paid.

How to proceed

Submitting an application for re-registration

You can apply online via the secure MyGuichet.lu platform, accessible 24/7.

After logging in to your private eSpace with your LuxTrust product or your electronic identity card (eID), you need to specify:

  • the registration number of your vehicle;
  • the chassis number;
  • the validity status of your technical inspection certificate;
  • your full contact details.

You must sign the document electronically. You must submit the document to the National Society of Automotive Traffic (SNCA), and they will then send you:

  • the registration certificate; and
  • a temporary road tax certificate with a 30-day validity.

Submitting an application for re-registration in paper form

You can submit your application using the application form for a vehicle registration certificate (see 'Online services and forms' - Demande en obtention d'un certificat d'immatriculation).

You must send your application file to the SNCA and it must consist of:

  • the completed and signed form; and
  • a copy of your identity document.

To do so, you can:

  • send your application by registered letter to SNCA - B.P. 23 / L-5201 Sandweiler; or
  • go to the SNCA in person (no appointment is necessary) with the form and your identity document; or
  • send your application by email to info@snca.lu.

You will receive a certificate of registration and a temporary tax certificate that is valid for 30 days.

If you are unable to go to the SNCA in person, you may ask a third party to do it on your behalf, but they must then present:

  • a written power of attorney (French, Pdf, 302 Kb) from you; and
  • the completed and signed registration certificate application form; and
  • a copy of your identity document; and
  • the third party's own identity document;

Technical inspection

A technical inspection of your vehicle is not required if your technical inspection certificate is still valid.

Online services and forms

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Re-registration of a vehicle following a temporary deregistration

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Activate the eDelivery function for the road tax (Autosteier) invoices and/or certificates

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Vehicles and registration numbers

View your vehicle information and reserved registration numbers in your private eSpace on MyGuichet.lu.

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Downloadable forms

Note: view tips for using PDF forms.

Demande en obtention d’un certificat d’immatriculation

Last update 02.04.2026

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Mandat pour toute démarche nécessaire auprès de la Société nationale de circulation automobile

Last update 20.12.2023

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