Czech Car Ownership Document Lost and How to Arrange a Duplicate

In the Czech Republic, there are two main types of car certificates: the certificate of roadworthiness and the car registration ID certificate document for cars registered before 1.1.2024. The roadworthiness certificate is usually kept at home for the regular vehicle check (STK), while the registration ID certificate must be carried with you while driving and shown during police checks. So, what should you do if you lose either of these documents?

If you lose or damage a car certificate, report it to the Regional Office to get a duplicate. If your certificate is stolen, you must first report the theft to the Police. The police will give you a theft confirmation document, which you'll need to bring to the Regional Office for a replacement.You can also apply for new Czech car ownership by your databox.

To receive a duplicate of the Car registration documents, bring the following:

• Your

  identity card

• Residency permit

  or

  asylum documentation

  for foreigners

• The other car certificate (either roadworthiness or registration ID certificate)

• Theft confirmation document

  (if applicable)

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Arranging a duplicate or new car document in the Czech Republic usually takes one day. However, if there are complications, it may take up to 30 days

The fee for a duplicate certificate is 600 CZK, even if the certificate was stolen.

Note: If you’ve lost one certificate, you can still get a replacement using the other. If both are lost, you will need to visit a special car registry office.