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Published 4 November 2026, 21:42

Documento Único Automóvel (certificado de matrícula)

The single document for a car, which replaced the old livrete and título de registo de propriedade. It shows the owner, the vehicle's specifications and the registration details. You need it when selling or insuring the car and for the MOT-style inspection.

Where you come across it. Buying or selling a car.

Until the change of owner is registered, fines and IUC tax keep going to the previous owner.

Official website: imt-ip.pt

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