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How do I transfer car ownership with Transportstyrelsen?

Short answer

The ownership transfer is registered with Transportstyrelsen, most easily online with BankID. You need the registration number, the buyer's personal identity number and the code from part 2 of the registration certificate, and it takes a few minutes. Do it together with the buyer on the day the car is handed over, before you let go of the keys.

Last updated: 25 September 2026

What is an ownership transfer?

A registration with Transportstyrelsen that the vehicle has a new owner. It is required for every change of ownership – sale, gift and inheritance.

Until the transfer is registered, you are still the owner in the vehicle register, whoever is driving the car.

How do I register the transfer online?

Log in to Transportstyrelsen's ownership transfer e-service with BankID and fill in the details of the car and the buyer.

Always follow the current instructions on transportstyrelsen.se – the e-service can change.

Gather the details. Have the registration number, the buyer's personal identity number and the code from part 2 of the registration certificate at hand.
Log in. Open the ownership transfer e-service on transportstyrelsen.se and log in with BankID.
Fill in the transfer. Enter the car, the buyer and the date of transfer and submit.
Save the confirmation. Save the confirmation or take a screenshot as proof that the transfer is registered.

Should the transfer be done on the spot?

Yes. Do it together with the buyer as soon as the deal is done and the money has arrived – before you hand over the keys.

Then you both know the transfer is complete. With BankID on your phone you can do it anywhere.

Who is responsible for the ownership transfer?

The seller is responsible for registering the transfer, and the seller also carries the most risk if it is not done.

So do it yourself as part of the handover instead of relying on the buyer to do it later.

What happens if the transfer is not done?

You remain the owner, and parking fines, congestion charges and vehicle tax are linked to you.

In the worst case the car could be used in a crime while you are still the registered owner. Delaying the transfer is never worth it.

What happens to vehicle tax and insurance?

Vehicle tax is charged per day. You pay up to the transfer and normally get any overpaid tax refunded automatically. Contact your insurer to find out how and when your insurance ends.

The buyer needs motor insurance from the day of the transfer.

Frequently asked questions

How long does an online ownership transfer take?

A few minutes, if you have the registration number, the buyer's personal identity number, the code from part 2 of the registration certificate and BankID at hand.

Can I transfer ownership without BankID?

Yes, there are alternatives to the e-service, but they take longer. Transportstyrelsen describes the current options on its website.

What if the buyer does not want to do the transfer on the spot?

Do not hand over the car until the transfer is registered. As the seller you are responsible for registering it and you carry the risk if it is delayed.

How can I tell the transfer is registered?

You get a confirmation from Transportstyrelsen. Keep it. You can also check the vehicle's owner details with Transportstyrelsen.

Do the same rules apply to gifts and inheritance?

Yes, every change of ownership must be registered. For an estate, the person representing the estate makes the registration.

This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. Rules, fees and e-services can change – always check current details with the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen), the Swedish Consumer Agency (Konsumentverket) or your bank.

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