Transferring Car Ownership via the Diya App from AUTO.RIA: How to Buy or Sell a Car Online?

You can now transfer ownership of a car purchased on AUTO.RIA entirely online via the Diya app — no lines or paperwork required. Find out who can use the service, what documents are needed, and how the process works for both the buyer and the seller

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Buying or selling a car through AUTO.RIA no longer requires a trip to the Ministry of Internal Affairs service center. You can transfer vehicle ownership entirely online — right in the Diia app. This was noted on the official website diia.gov.ua.

The entire process takes place on your smartphone: verifying data, signing the contract, and receiving a new vehicle registration certificate — without paper documents or wasted time. The service is available for passenger cars, motorcycles, and mopeds and is provided to individuals once a year.

Read also: Who is exempt from purchasing auto liability insurance in Ukraine in 2026 — current exceptions and benefits.

Who can renew their vehicle registration online?

The service is available to adult citizens of Ukraine who meet the following conditions:

● have a taxpayer identification number (TIN);

● have an ID card, foreign passport, or residence permit in the Diia app;

● have created a Diia.Signature;

● for the seller — have the vehicle registration certificate.

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How to re-register a car via Diia: a step-by-step guide for the seller

The seller no longer needs to visit a service center — just a few steps in the app are enough:

1. Create a request in Diya.

2. Enter the buyer’s details.

3. Verify the vehicle information.

4. Sign the contract via Diya.Signature.

How to transfer car ownership via Diya: a step-by-step guide for the buyer

The buyer also completes the entire process online:

1. Confirm the request in Diya.

2. Verify the car details and terms of the agreement.

3. Select a license plate.

4. Choose the format of the vehicle registration certificate—digital or physical.

5. Sign the contract and pay for the service online.

What documents are required?

To buy a car, you’ll need: your RNOKPP, ID card, passport, or residence permit in Diya, as well as an activated Diya.Sign. To sell a car, you’ll also need the vehicle’s technical passport.

If Diya.Signature is not yet activated, you can do so directly in the app — you will need a physical ID document.

After completing the transfer, don’t forget about insurance: compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance is a mandatory document for every car owner in Ukraine. You can quickly and conveniently purchase it online through Visit Ukraine.

We remind you! The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is preparing a large-scale reform of driving schools, which will change the rules for accreditation, instructor certification, and driver training. Read what will change for driving school students, when the new rules may take effect, and how the reform will affect obtaining a driver’s license.

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