Exporting cars

Exporting a car vehicle from the UK , the exporter must provide documents that show proof of ownership.  In almost all cases, this will be the certificate of title.  The original ownership documents, or a certified copy and two copies must be presented to customs.

If you are exporting through a land border port, you must submit the ownership documents to that port at least two days before exportation.  On the date of exportation, you must present the car to UK customs to verify that the car being exported is the one described in the ownership documents.

Cars could be subject to customs inspection at the time of exportation. Please certify. If the exportation is by ship or road, both the vehicle and ownership documents must be presented to Customs at least 72 hours before vessel dock port, at which time Customs will conduct its inspection.

The car will be authorized for export only after Customs has inspected it and certified that the ownership documents are in proper order. Your original title will then be stamped or perforated to show that your vehicle was exported from the United Kingdom.