Vehicle Registration Office in Poland (Wydział Komunikacji) – How to Register Your Car 2026
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You moved to Poland or imported a car and need to register it. Where do you go? What documents do you need? How does the process work? This guide explains the Polish vehicle registration system in English, step by step.
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QUICK ANSWER Vehicle registration in Poland: Go to the Wydział Komunikacji (WK) – the Vehicle Registration Office – in the county (powiat) where you live or your company is registered. In cities with county rights (Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Gdańsk etc.) it is at the City Hall (Urząd Miasta). For imported cars: you also need to file excise tax declaration (AKC-U/S) via PUESC within 14 days of the car entering Poland. Use obywatel.gov.pl to find your nearest WK online. |
1. How to Find Your Vehicle Registration Office
| Where you live |
Registration Office |
How to find |
Polish name |
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| City with county rights (Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław etc.) |
City Hall – Department of Transport |
Search: [city name] + Wydział Komunikacji |
Wydział Komunikacji Urzędu Miasta |
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| Town / village in a rural county (powiat) |
County Office (Starostwo Powiatowe) |
Search: Starostwo Powiatowe + [county name] |
Wydział Komunikacji Starostwa Powiatowego |
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| Not sure which office is yours |
Use the online locator at podatki.gov.pl |
Input your home address → get WK details |
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FIND YOUR WK ONLINE obywatel.gov.pl: The main Polish government services portal – you can find your local WK, book an appointment, and even complete some registrations online (with a Trusted Profile / Profil Zaufany account). Google Maps: Search "Wydział Komunikacji" + your city name to find the address and opening hours. Typical opening hours: Monday–Friday 7:30–15:30 (many offices have extended hours on Monday until 17:00–18:00). |
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2. Documents Required for Car Registration in Poland
| Document |
Notes |
Required? |
| Registration application form |
Get at WK or download from obywatel.gov.pl |
YES |
| Foreign registration certificate (dowód rejestracyjny) |
Original + certified translation if not in PL/EN/DE |
YES |
| Bill of sale / purchase contract |
Original contract or invoice |
YES |
| AKC-U/S confirmation (excise tax declaration) |
Filed online via PUESC (puesc.gov.pl) within 14 days |
YES (imported cars) |
| Proof of excise tax payment |
Bank transfer to: 84 1010 1270 0008 2422 2400 0000 (Tax Office Nowy Targ) |
YES |
| Technical inspection certificate |
Polish technical inspection (first inspection after import) |
YES (without COC) |
| COC – Certificate of Conformity |
Replaces technical inspection for EU-registered cars |
Recommended |
| Valid third-party insurance (OC/polisa OC) |
Mandatory Polish liability insurance |
YES |
| Your ID / Passport |
Original for verification |
YES |
| Registration fee |
160 PLN (new plates) or 54.50 PLN (no plate exchange) |
YES |
3. Excise Tax (Akcyza) – What is it and when to pay?
Poland charges an excise tax (podatek akcyzowy) on all passenger cars (category M1) registered in Poland for the first time. This applies to cars imported from both inside and outside the EU.
| Engine type |
Displacement |
Excise rate |
Example (car value 40 000 PLN) |
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| Petrol / Diesel |
Up to 2 000 cm³ |
3.1% |
1 240 PLN |
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| Petrol / Diesel |
Over 2 000 cm³ |
18.6% |
7 440 PLN |
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| Hybrid (HEV) |
Up to 2 000 cm³ |
1.55% |
620 PLN |
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| Electric (BEV) |
Any |
0% until 31.12.2029 |
0 PLN |
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HOW TO FILE EXCISE TAX (AKC-U/S) 1. Register on PUESC: Go to puesc.gov.pl and create an account (or use your Trusted Profile). 2. File AKC-U/S form: Within 14 days of the car entering Poland. You need: VIN, engine specs, market value, date of entry. 3. Pay excise tax: Within 30 days of entry. Bank account: 84 1010 1270 0008 2422 2400 0000 (Tax Office Nowy Targ – national account). 4. Keep documentation: Print the AKC-U/S confirmation and proof of payment – bring to WK. |
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4. Step-by-Step: Registering an Imported Car in Poland
| Step |
Action |
Deadline |
Cost |
| 1 |
File AKC-U/S excise declaration online (PUESC) |
14 days from car entering Poland |
0 PLN |
| 2 |
Pay excise tax to US Nowy Targ account |
30 days from car entering Poland |
3.1–18.6% of car value |
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Get certified translation of foreign registration doc |
Before WK visit |
80–160 PLN |
| 4 |
First technical inspection (I badanie techniczne) |
Before WK visit (unless COC) |
100–200 PLN |
| 5 |
Visit WK with all documents |
30 days from car entering Poland |
160 PLN (new plates) |
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Receive Polish registration certificate and plates |
At WK (usually same day or within 7 days) |
Included in fee |
Import pojazdu z zagranicy – akcyza i rejestracja: akcyzawarszawa.pl – tel. 509-274-704.
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Obsługa akcyzy AKC-U/S i rejestracji pojazdów importowanych – cała Polska: akcyzawarszawa.pl – tel. 509-274-704. |
FAQ
Can a foreigner register a car in Poland?
Yes – any person with a registered address (zameldowanie or temporary residence / zamieszkanie) in Poland can register a vehicle. EU citizens living in Poland can register a car at the WK of their place of residence. Non-EU citizens need valid residence permit (karta pobytu) or temporary registration residence.
How long does car registration in Poland take?
At the WK, registration is usually completed the same day or within a few business days (the WK may issue a temporary 30-day registration document while waiting for the permanent one). The process from gathering all documents to receiving plates typically takes 1–4 weeks depending on how quickly you obtain translations and technical inspection.
Summary
Vehicle registration in Poland: go to Wydział Komunikacji (WK) at your local county office or city hall. For imported cars: file AKC-U/S on PUESC within 14 days, pay excise tax within 30 days, register at WK within 30 days of entry. Find your WK at obywatel.gov.pl. Excise tax account: 84 1010 1270 0008 2422 2400 0000 (Tax Office Nowy Targ).
Import and registration assistance (English spoken): akcyzawarszawa.pl – tel. 509-274-704.
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