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Are you looking to register your car in Belgium? You\u2019ll likely need a Certificate of Conformity (COC.)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This COC-Pedia<\/a> post will cover what a COC is, how to get a Certificate of Conformity online, and why you need this document to register your car. We\u2019ve included a helpful video below for more information, or click the green \u2018I need COC\u2019\u00a0 button at the top of the page to begin the process of getting a COC.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is a COC for Belgium?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A Certificate of Conformity is a document required to register a car in Belgium that was made abroad. If you\u2019re looking to move to Belgium, or if you are visiting for a long period of time and want to take your vehicle with you, it is likely that you will need a Certificate of Conformity.<\/span><\/p>\n

In EU Law, a COC (Certificate of Conformity) is required as a declaration of conformity with the type approval of the European Commission. In short, the Certificate of Conformity guarantees the homogeneity of goods in the EU that are subject to registration, including passenger vehicles (M1), light goods vehicles (N1), and motorcycles (L). <\/span>EUROCOC <\/span><\/a>can help you to get a COC for all of these vehicle types to assist you in your move to Belgium.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Belgium, a COC may have three different names, depending on the language of the area you are in. <\/span>In French, a COC is known as a <\/span>certificat de conformit\u00e9<\/span><\/i>, in German a <\/span>COC Papiere<\/span><\/i> and in Dutch, a <\/span>certificaat van overeenstemming<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When do I need a Certificate of Conformity (COC) for Belgium?<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you travel to Belgium and want to bring your car for a long period of time, you may need to get a Certificate of Conformity (COC.) If you are intending to relocate permanently to Belgium, or will be travelling to Belgium for an extended period of time, you will likely need to obtain a COC and register your vehicle with Belgian authorities. Whatever you need a COC for, EUROCOC can help.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to get a Certificate of Conformity in Belgium<\/span><\/h2>\n

When importing your vehicle from one European country to Belgium you need to <\/span>register your vehicle<\/span><\/a> with the Belgian Vehicle Registration Service (DIV.) The DIV are responsible for the registration of motorbikes, cars, and trailers over 750kg. When registering with the DIV, you will receive a certificate of registration and a licence plate for your vehicle. It is for this process that you will need a COC Belgium.<\/span><\/p>\n

Further information on exceptions to registration, and criteria your vehicle must meet for registration can be found <\/span>here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

In Belgium, the registration plate that you display on your vehicle is registered to the owner of the vehicle rather than the specific vehicle that you are driving. This means that you can transfer this plate to other vehicles if you were to purchase a new vehicle while you were in Belgium. Because the registration plate is assigned to an individual, rather than the vehicle, you are required to provide specific documentation when applying for a registration plate in Belgium such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n