Where can I transfer a moped?
When you buy or sell a moped, the license plate must be transferred to the new owner's name. You can transfer a moped license plate in two ways: online or through a license plate counter. Once you have transferred the moped, don't forget to purchase moped insurance.
Why transfer a moped?
When a vehicle changes hands, the license plate must be transferred to the new owner's name. As long as the license plate is registered in the old owner's name, they must fulfill all vehicle obligations. Therefore, if the license plate is not in your name, the moped is not officially yours yet. By transferring the license plate, you officially become the owner and are also responsible for the moped. You must pay the motor vehicle tax, make sure the vehicle is MOT approved and that moped insurance is in place. Once the license plate is transferred, the old owner is officially released from this.
Moped transfer online
You can transfer your moped online on the RDW website. To do this, you need the DigiD app. If you transfer the moped online, the RDW must of course be sure that you are the one transferring the moped. Therefore, you must have a DigiD app with ID check. Read more about transferring a moped online here.
The advantage of transferring online is that you can do it at any time. Once you have filled in all the details and paid the registration fee, your application will be processed. Once the application is complete, you will receive an e-mail that the moped has been transferred. Also the indemnification certificate, the registration report and the first part of the registration code. You then give the release certificate to the seller of the moped. You will receive the registration card and the second part of the registration code by mail.
Moped transfer at the registration desk
You can also register your moped offline. You can do this at various places, such as a license plate counter, a PostNL location, an RDW inspection station or an RDW desk. If you want to register a moped in your name, you must be at least 16 years old. In addition, you must live in the Netherlands and be registered with a municipality. When registering a moped at the license plate desk, you must bring either the registration certificate and the original registration certificate or the registration card. Also, don't forget to bring valid identification. A valid identification document is for example a driver's license, Dutch passport or an identity card.
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