Why do you need a certificate of conformity for your Alfa Romeo?
If you bought your Alfa Romeo in another European Union country, the Alfa Romeo certificate of conformity is required to register it. It proves the vehicle conforms to the type approved by Alfa Romeo at European level.
We obtain it from Alfa Romeo and deliver it as a digital copy by e-mail, with the paper original by post on request.
Alfa Romeo COC price and turnaround
| Price incl. VAT | 289 € |
|---|---|
| Average turnaround | 25 working days |
| Formats | Digital copy (PDF) by email & paper original by post |
| Vehicles | EU type-approved Alfa Romeo cars and vans |
Indicative price confirmed after checking the chassis number (VIN).
Alfa Romeo mainly raises a generation problem. The MiTo and Giulietta, very common on the European used market, were produced over a long period whose earliest model years now sit beyond ten years.
Past that point the manufacturer is no longer bound by Article 36 of the European regulation to supply a duplicate, and archive retention is no longer guaranteed. The request is often still met, but the turnaround becomes unpredictable. On the Giulia and Stelvio, by contrast, the files are recent and complete. Watch out for Quadrifoglio versions and limited runs: their tyre sizes and weights differ from the standard version bearing the same name.
The typical file is a Giulietta or MiTo bought in Italy or Germany, often by an enthusiast, at a price that makes the cost of the certificate proportionally high. We therefore announce the price and turnaround before taking any step. On an Alfa Romeo our first check is the date of manufacture: the earliest model years of these two cars are now crossing the ten-year line, beyond which the manufacturer no longer has an obligation. We query the importer before invoicing you. Second check: the versions and limited editions, numerous at Alfa Romeo, which carry the same commercial name but not the same weights or tyre sizes as the standard version.
For a Alfa Romeo, the request usually goes through the national importer of the country of first registration: one more link in the chain, so a longer turnaround.
Where to find the chassis number (VIN) on a Alfa Romeo
A certificate covers one vehicle only, identified by its chassis number (VIN). The safest place to read it is field E of the foreign registration document. On a Alfa Romeo, it also appears:
- at the base of the windscreen, driver’s side, readable from outside
- under a floor flap on the front passenger side
- stamped under the bonnet, on the front crossmember
A VIN never contains the letters I, O or Q: mistaking one for a 1 or a 0 is enough to send the search astray.
Most frequently imported Alfa Romeo models
The Alfa Romeo vehicles we handle most often come from Italy, from Germany and from Belgium.
The requests we receive mostly concern:
- Alfa Romeo Giulia
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio
- Alfa Romeo Giulietta
- Alfa Romeo MiTo
- Alfa Romeo Tonale
The rest of the EU-approved Alfa Romeo range is handled the same way.
What to watch out for on an imported Alfa Romeo
Vehicle more than 10 years old
Article 36 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 only requires the manufacturer to supply a duplicate for 10 years after the date of manufacture. Beyond that it is at their discretion. We check availability before invoicing anything, particularly on older Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio.
Equipment specific to the country of sale
A Alfa Romeo sold from Italy and from Germany does not always carry the same equipment or the same tyre sizes as elsewhere. The certificate reflects the vehicle’s actual configuration, not your local brochure.
Vehicle modified after leaving the factory
The certificate describes the Alfa Romeo as it left the production line. Non-approved wheels, lowered suspension, tow bar, aftermarket exhaust: none of it appears on the document. The certificate stays valid, but it does not cover the modification — a common point on Giulia and Stelvio.
Alfa Romeo and the eCOC: what changes in 2026
Since 5 July 2026, Alfa Romeo has been sending conformity data for its new vehicles to the approval authorities in eCOC format. Your used Alfa Romeo is not affected: you need the ordinary COC, issued exactly as before. Paper and printouts of the eCOC remain accepted until 29 November 2026 at the latest. Understand the eCOC.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Alfa Romeo certificate of conformity cost?
The indicative price is 289 € for a Alfa Romeo, confirmed after checking the VIN.
How long does it take for a Alfa Romeo?
The average turnaround is 25 working days for a Alfa Romeo.
Where is the chassis number on a Alfa Romeo?
On a Alfa Romeo, the VIN is usually readable at the base of the windscreen, driver’s side, readable from outside, under a floor flap on the front passenger side and stamped under the bonnet, on the front crossmember. It is 17 characters long and never contains the letters I, O or Q.
Which Alfa Romeo models do you handle?
The whole EU-approved Alfa Romeo range. Most requests concern Giulia, Stelvio, Giulietta, MiTo and Tonale; discontinued models are handled too, subject to the 10-year rule.
My Alfa Romeo comes from Italy — does that change anything?
No. The certificate of conformity is a European document, valid in every Member State, and the procedure is the same whatever the country of origin.
Other brands in the group
Alfa Romeo belongs to Stellantis, whose brands often share the same approval channel:
How to order?
- 1
You fill in the request
Brand, model and chassis number (VIN). A few minutes is enough, all online.
- 2
We check and quote
We confirm the required format (paper or eCOC), the exact price and the turnaround. You approve.
- 3
We obtain the certificate
We retrieve the COC from the manufacturer and check every detail.
- 4
You receive your COC
Delivery of the certificate, ready for your registration. A contact remains reachable.