Why do you need a COC for your car?
A passenger car (category M1) bought in another European country needs its certificate of conformity to obtain a French registration certificate. The COC proves that the vehicle conforms to the type approved in the EU and avoids having to go through an individual approval procedure.
Car COC price by brand
The price depends on the brand. Find the exact price on the price list or on your brand’s page.
2026
eCOC 2026: what changes, and what does not
Since 5 July 2026, conformity data for new EU vehicles has been sent to the authorities as an eCOC; paper remains accepted until 29 November 2026 at the latest. For an imported used vehicle nothing changes: the COC is what you need, and we obtain it for you.
Understand the 2026 eCOCFrequently asked questions
Is the COC mandatory to register an imported vehicle?
Yes. For a vehicle imported from another EU country, the certificate of conformity is required to obtain the registration certificate.
Can I get a duplicate if I have lost my COC?
Yes. We obtain an official duplicate of the certificate from the manufacturer. Mind the 10-year rule: under Article 36 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, the manufacturer is only obliged to issue a duplicate for 10 years after the vehicle’s date of manufacture, and only keeps copies for that same period. Beyond that, it remains possible but is at the manufacturer’s discretion — we check availability before charging you anything.
Is the COC valid throughout Europe?
Yes, the European certificate of conformity is recognised in every European Union member state.
Does Homologa carry out vehicle homologation (individual approval)?
No. Homologa obtains from the manufacturer the certificate of conformity (COC) of a vehicle that is already type-approved in Europe, and supports the registration of an imported vehicle. Technical homologation of a vehicle without a COC (individual approval by the national authority) is a different procedure, which we do not perform: in that case we tell you which steps to take.