Registration procedure for a used car / second hand car in Luxembourg

Luxembourg's used cars are generally of good quality. A general outline of the process of registering a used car in Luxembourg is outlined below. 

The first and foremost thing in registering a second hand vehicle is if you're buying an already Luxembourg registered vehicle OR importing a vehicle (your own or from someone else) from another country:

Importing a vehicle? Read this: guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/transports-mobilite/transports-individuels/achat-importation-vehicule-etranger/vehicule-demenagement-transfrontalier.html

Buying a Luxembourg registered vehicle? Read this guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/transports-mobilite/transports-individuels/vehicule-motorise/acheter-vehicule-luxembourg.html

The general outline is as follows:

1. Purchase Agreement: Ensure that you have a valid purchase agreement from the seller, including all necessary details such as the vehicle's make, model, identification number, purchase price, and both the buyer's and seller's information.

2. Insurance: Before registering the vehicle, you'll need to have valid car insurance. Contact insurance companies in Luxembourg to get quotes and choose the coverage that suits your needs.

You can contact expats friendly insurance agents directly from Luxembourg Expats - luxembourgexpats.lu/local-business?search=insurance

3. Technical Inspection: The vehicle will likely need to undergo a technical inspection to ensure it meets safety and emissions standards. You might need to make an appointment at an authorized inspection center.

4. Customs Clearance: If you're importing the car from another country, you'll need to clear customs. Ensure you have all the required documents for customs clearance. guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/impots-taxes/detention-vehicule/achat-vehicule-etranger.html

5. Registration Documents: Collect the necessary documents for vehicle registration, which may include:

- Proof of identity (ID card or passport)

- Proof of residency in Luxembourg

- Proof of insurance

- Original purchase agreement

- Valid technical inspection certificate

- Customs clearance documents (if applicable)

- Previous registration documents (if the car was registered in another country)

6. Visit a Registration Office: Locate a local vehicle registration office (Centre de compétence Frontaliers et Véhicules) in Luxembourg. Bring all the required documents to the office.

7. Complete Registration Application: Fill out the necessary registration application forms provided by the registration office. Provide all the required information accurately.

8. Pay Fees: Pay the applicable registration fees, which can include administrative fees, road tax, and possibly other charges.

9. Receive Registration Documents: Once your application is processed and fees are paid, you'll receive your new registration documents, including license plates and a registration certificate.

10. Install License Plates: Affix the issued license plates to your vehicle as per the instructions provided.

11. Keep Documents: Keep all the registration documents and other related paperwork in a safe place. You'll need them for future reference and potential inspections.

The above is general guidelines.