Vehicle ownership change

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The Icelandic Transport Authority: Vehicle ownership change

Is it possible to make electronic change of ownership with a mandate/Power of Attorney?

Yes, on My pages on Island.is, it is possible to grant a mandate on your behalf. Please see further information here regarding the Digital Iceland´s Authorisation System: https://island.is/en/o/digital-iceland/island-services/authorisation-system

Does it take longer time to register a change of ownership that has been returned to an vehicle inspection post/inspection station?

What rules apply to registration of owners of cars/vehicles?

Is it possible to change the ownership of a pre-registered car/vehicle?

Is it possible to get a copy of the change of ownership for a car/vehicle?

Can I buy a car if I don't have an Icelandic ID number?

How can I change ownership of a car/vehicle from an estate?

How is the electronic change of ownership for a car/vehicle paid for?

How does the electronic change of ownership for a car/vehicle work?

How can I cancel the electronic change of ownership of a car/vehicle?

How much does the change of ownership for a car/vehicle cost?

Is it possible to cancel an electronic change of ownership for a car/vehicle?

Is it possible to pay for an electronic transfer of a car/vehicle with a transfer?

Is it possible to make electronic change of ownership with a mandate/Power of Attorney?

Can the change of ownership be corrected after the registration?

Is it possible to insert a information afterwards for a change of ownership?

Must a notice of the change of ownership of a car/vehicle be certified?

How do I approve an electronic change of ownership of a car/vehicle?

What rules apply regarding the payment of public fees and the registration of owners of a car/vehicle?

How long does it take to register the electronic change of ownership of a car/vehicle?

Can a company register the change of ownership of a car electronically?

Electronic change of ownership of a car/vehicle ran out of time, what can be done?

What do I do if the electronic change of ownership of a car didn't go through but payment was made?

In case of divorce - can one party deregister the other from the car/vehicle or both have to agree/consent?

Does a car/vehicle need to have the milage read before the change of ownership?

Where can I return the change of ownership of a car/vehicle?

How do I grant a mandate to a company employee to be able to make an electronic ownership change for a car/vehicle?

How can I see if the change of ownership for a car/vehicle has gone through?

Are minors (under 18 years of age) allowed to own a car?

Is it possible to make a change of ownership electronically if the seller does not have an electronic ID?

How to fill in a change of ownership for cars/vehicles?

How do I change ownership of a car/vehicle if there is no sale?

Does the purchase price have to be specified at the change of ownership for a car/vehicle?

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