Practical guide
How to make a car sale contract between individuals?
Short answer
- 1Go to 4mycontracts.net and select the private car sale contract type.
- 2Fill in seller, buyer details and vehicle identification data.
- 3Enter the agreed price, payment method and handover date.
- 4Generate the contract, sign it electronically or download for wet signature.
- 5Archive the signed contract in the platform for future access.
What the law says
- Romanian Civil Code art. 1650-1762 — sale contract validity requirements.
- OUG 195/2002 — vehicle must be transferred at RAR/DRPCIV within 30 days.
- Fiscal Code art. 111 — 3% transfer tax applies to private vehicle sales.
- eIDAS Regulation (EU 910/2014) — simple electronic signature is legally valid.
- Law 455/2001 on electronic signatures — applies to private sale contracts.
Practical examples
- Sale of a 2018 Dacia Logan between two private individuals in Bucharest, cash payment.
- Installment car sale between relatives, with ownership retention clause.
- Sale of a vehicle with declared defects and explicit hidden faults exemption clause.
- Second-hand car sale contract including certified mileage and valid ITP mention.
Common mistakes
- Missing VIN number and vehicle registration document serial in the contract.
- No clause on technical condition and known defects of the vehicle.
- Omitting the declaration that the vehicle is free of liens, leasing or seizure.
- Failing to specify the payment method — cash, bank transfer or installment terms.
How 4mycontracts helps
- Pre-filled template compliant with Civil Code and RAR regulations, auto-updated.
- Dedicated fields for VIN, registration serial, mileage — eliminates critical omissions.
- Optional clauses enabled with one click: hidden defects, ownership retention, installments.
- eIDAS-valid electronic signature directly in the platform, no printing required.
- Digital contract archive accessible anytime for disputes or RAR vehicle transfer.
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