How to register a car in Uzbekistan

What is included in car registration

The process depends on how the car was purchased. If it is a new car bought from a dealer, a notary is not required — the contract is оформed by the seller.

Car registration includes four steps:

• concluding the transaction (usually at a notary);
• registration with the traffic police;
• obtaining a registration certificate (technical passport);
• receiving license plates.

Vehicle registration is handled by the Road Safety Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs — commonly referred to as the traffic police.

When a notary is required

If you buy or sell a car between individuals, the contract must be notarized. This applies to sales, gifts, and exchanges.

A notary is not required if the car is sold:

• through a dealership or under trade-in / trade-up programs;
• via a leasing or credit organization;
• through a used car dealer;
• via an online auction platform.

In standard cases, you notarize the contract and then register the car with the traffic police. In the exceptions above, notarization is not required — only registration is needed.

Cost of notarizing a car

When signing a car purchase agreement with a notary, the total cost includes several mandatory fees and services. The table below shows the cost breakdown:

Which vehicles must be registered

All vehicles that can participate in road traffic must be registered with the traffic police.

This includes:

• cars, electric vehicles, and hybrids;
• motorcycles and scooters;
• mopeds;
• trailers and semi-trailers;
• special-purpose vehicles.

Registration is mandatory if the vehicle can reach speeds over 50 km/h or has an engine capacity above 50 cm³ or an electric motor of 4 kW or more. The vehicle must comply with safety and technical standards.

Registration deadline

The owner must register the vehicle within 10 calendar days from the date of purchase or transfer of ownership.

To do this, you need to:

• visit the traffic police;
• present the vehicle for inspection;
• submit the required documents.

If the deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday, it is extended to the next working day.

Fine for driving without registration

Driving without registration documents is an administrative offense.

The fine is 1 base calculation unit (412,000 UZS).

Documents required for registration

To register a car, you need a standard set of documents:

• passport or ID;
• previous owner’s registration certificate (if the car was already registered);
• proof of ownership — usually a sale contract;
• gas equipment certificate (if installed);
• proof of payment.

If you submit data through a website or application, you usually do not need to bring a receipt — the system verifies payment automatically.

If a representative handles the process:

• notarized power of attorney;
• representative’s passport.

For legal entities:

• company registration documents;
• power of attorney or appointment order;
• representative’s passport.

Cost of registration

To estimate expenses, below is a breakdown of registration costs in Uzbekistan:

Total:

• passenger car (gasoline): 5,372,480 UZS
• electric vehicle: 3,172,400 UZS

How to apply for registration

You can submit an application through the my.gov.uz portal. A personal visit to the traffic police is only required for inspection and document collection.

How to apply online

1. Select the registration type
2. In your personal account, choose “Registration of a new vehicle”.

1. Enter your details
2. Provide information from your documents: passport, registration certificate, and ownership document.
3. Enter the document number
4. The system will ask for the vehicle document number (for example, from an invoice or customs declaration).

1. Get payment details and pay
2. After filling in the data, you will receive the amount and payment details.
3. Application is sent automatically
4. Once paid, the application is transferred to the traffic police system.
5. Bring the car for inspection
6. Within 10 days, visit the traffic police with the car and original documents.
7. Inspection and verification
8. Officers check the vehicle data and perform a technical inspection.
9. Registration and issuance of documents
10. If everything matches, you receive the registration certificate and license plates.

Where to find the document number

When applying, you must enter a vehicle document number. It depends on how you purchased the car:

• from a dealer — from the invoice;
• imported — from the customs declaration;
• purchased from an individual — from the sale contract.

For example, in the “hisob varaqa” document, the number is located at the top — this is the one required for registration.

Applying in person

If you do not use online services, you can apply directly at the traffic police office.

An officer will fill out the application, after which you:

• pay the fee;
• pass the inspection;
• receive the registration certificate and license plates.

The procedure is the same as through my.gov.uz but takes longer due to queues.

When registration may be denied

The traffic police may refuse registration if there are issues with the documents or the vehicle.

Main reasons:

• missing or incorrect documents;
• the vehicle or its plates are listed as wanted;
• the vehicle is under arrest or sale restriction;
• VIN or identification numbers do not match or are damaged;
• the vehicle does not meet safety standards (e.g., modified);
• right-hand drive vehicle;
• the vehicle was previously deregistered as unfit for use.

What to do

After fixing the issue, you can reapply. For example:

• provide missing documents;
• lift the restriction;
• confirm vehicle data.

Is insurance required and what is the fine

Mandatory third-party liability insurance (OSAGO) is required for all car owners. You can notarize and register a car without it, but you cannot drive without insurance.

The fine is 1/2 of the base calculation unit.

Summary

• You have 10 days to register a car after purchase;
• Registering a used car costs about 6.5–7 million UZS;
• You can apply via my.gov.uz, but inspection is done at the traffic police;
• Driving without registration results in a fine of 1 base unit;
• You can register without insurance, but cannot drive — fine is 1/2 base unit.