Motorcycle transfer cost calculator
Notary sale under the 2026 rules: proportional fee, fixed items and optional costs — see the full breakdown before you go to the notary.
Calculate transfer cost
Picking a model is optional but recommended: by law the fee cannot be calculated below the insurance reference value, and the calculator applies the same floor.
Compulsory traffic insurance is also required for both parties at the moment of sale; its price varies by person and vehicle, so it is not included in this total. Figures are for information only — the exact amount is finalized at the notary desk.
Enter a sale price (or pick a model) to see the full cost breakdown.
Before you go to the notary
- Liens, pledges and injunctions on the vehicle must be lifted first — a motorcycle under a bank pledge or seizure cannot be sold.
- Outstanding vehicle tax (MTV) and traffic fines must be paid; the notary system blocks the sale otherwise.
- The vehicle inspection must be valid — an expired inspection stops the transfer at the desk.
- Both the seller and the buyer need a valid compulsory traffic insurance policy at the moment of sale.
- Bring IDs and the registration document; the contract is signed at the notary and registration is done in the same transaction.
- After the sale the new registration card is mailed to the buyer by PTT — and the seller should cancel or transfer their old kasko and traffic policies to get a refund for the remaining days.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motorcycle title transfer cost in 2026?
Since 1 January 2026 the flat notary fee is gone: you pay a proportional fee of 0.2% of the sale price (minimum applies), plus a notary service fee of 30% of that, plus fixed items — registration certificate, writing fee and registration transaction fee. Optional extras are a new plate and, if expired, the vehicle inspection.
Why is the notary fee higher than my sale price suggests?
Because the fee base is not only what you declare: the notary system compares the declared sale price with the current insurance (kasko) reference value of the vehicle and calculates the fee on whichever is higher. Pick your model above and the calculator applies the same rule.
Can I lower the fee by declaring a lower sale price?
No. Even if a lower price is written in the contract, the system automatically uses the insurance reference value as the floor. The only exception is a documented heavily-damaged vehicle (court decision, insurance loss-adjuster report or a tax-office inspection record) — and even then, if the vehicle was repaired before the sale, the discount does not apply.
Who pays the transfer costs — buyer and seller?
The law does not assign them to one side; in practice the buyer usually pays the notary costs, but it is entirely negotiable. Agree on who pays what before you book the notary appointment.
Is the fee waived when selling to a dealer?
Yes — sales made to businesses holding a second-hand motor vehicle trade authorization certificate (galleries and dealers) are exempt from the proportional fee. Tick the dealer option above to see the difference; the fixed notary items are still paid.
Do I have to change the plate when buying a used motorcycle?
No. Since 2018 the plate stays on the vehicle regardless of the buyer's city. Getting a new plate is optional — motorcycles carry a single plate, and the printing cost varies by region.
Can a motorcycle with an expired inspection be transferred?
No — vehicles with an expired inspection cannot be sold at the notary. The inspection must be completed first, and a late penalty of 5% per delayed month is added on top of the inspection fee.
Is traffic insurance required for the transfer?
Yes, and for both parties: the seller's vehicle must have a valid compulsory traffic policy, and under current rules the buyer must also hold their own policy at the moment of sale. Remember the seller's policy does not transfer automatically — the buyer needs a new one.
How is the fee calculated for motorcycles older than 15 years?
Insurance value lists cover roughly the last 15 model years. For older vehicles, the value of the oldest listed model year is taken as the base and reduced by 10% for each additional year of age — for example, a 20-year-old motorcycle is valued about 50% below its 15-year-old equivalent.