COC Online: Official Certificates of Conformity (COC)

The Certificate of Conformity (COC) is an official document issued by the vehicle manufacturer confirming that the car complies with EU type-approval regulations. It is mandatory for registering imported vehicles across the EU, as it allows registration authorities to correctly record the technical data in the vehicle registration documents.

Prices for COC documents at COC-Online start from €109. The final cost depends on the vehicle manufacturer and model. All prices are based on official manufacturer fees, and we always provide a transparent fixed price with no hidden charges.

The ordering process takes only a few minutes. For many brands, a PDF preview is provided once the order is processed. The physical original COC document is then shipped securely and typically delivered within 3 to 21 working days, depending on the manufacturer.

Yes. A COC certificate is required for used vehicles if they are imported from another EU country. It serves as proof of European type approval and significantly simplifies the issuance of national registration documents by the local authorities.

No. The VIN is mandatory in order to request a COC document. It allows the manufacturer to identify the exact vehicle configuration and ensures that the issued certificate corresponds precisely to the vehicle being registered.

Yes, provided that the vehicle was originally manufactured for the European market and holds EU type approval. In these cases, the COC document enables vehicle registration without the need for costly individual approval procedures.

If the original COC has been lost, the vehicle manufacturer can issue an official duplicate. This duplicate has the same legal validity as the original and is fully accepted by registration authorities across the EU, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

In most cases, a COC certificate does not have an expiration date. It generally remains valid for the entire lifetime of the vehicle. However, specific registration requirements may vary depending on the country or authority where the document is used, so it is always advisable to confirm with the competent registration authority.