What is the ownership transfer and who pays for it?

The motorcycle ownership transfer is the official bureaucratic act that records the change of ownership of a vehicle in the Public Motor Vehicle Register (PRA) and the DMV (Motorizzazione Civile). By law, until this registration is completed, the seller remains civilly and criminally responsible for the motorcycle. By unwritten rule and common practice, the buyer is responsible for both the organization and the cost of the transfer, unless the parties explicitly agree otherwise.

Where to do it: Agency vs. DMV

You have two main options to complete the procedure. The most convenient and fastest method is relying on an auto registration agency or an ACI branch equipped with STA (Sportello Telematico dell'Automobilista). The process is immediate, but involves paying an agency fee. Alternatively, for those who want to save money, it is possible to carry out the process independently at the local Motorizzazione Civile (DMV), dividing the procedure into multiple steps involving payments via PagoPA and returning for the final paperwork.

Costs: how much does it cost to transfer a motorcycle?

Unlike cars, where the tax varies based on engine power (kW), the cost of a motorcycle ownership transfer is fixed. The statutory fees (emoluments, stamp duties, and registration rights) amount to approximately 100 euros. If you choose to use an agency, you must add their service fee, which generally brings the total cost to between 150 and 200 euros. The issuance of the new Documento Unico (DU) is included in this amount.

Documents required for the transfer

To physically execute the transfer, the clerk needs specific paperwork. The seller and buyer must present valid identification documents (ID card or passport) and their tax codes (Codice Fiscale). Regarding the vehicle, the original Documento Unico di Circolazione e Proprietà (which has replaced the old Libretto and CDP) is mandatory. If you are completing the process independently at the Motorizzazione, you will also need to fill out form TT2119.

The procedure: how the transfer works

The actual process is quick when using an STA-equipped office. The seller and buyer present themselves with the required documents. The clerk drafts the declaration of sale, which the seller must sign in the presence of an authorized official for signature authentication. Once the signature is authenticated and the fees are paid, the system immediately updates the archives and prints the new Documento Unico in the buyer's name.

Timelines and final checks

With the digital STA system, the transfer of ownership is instantaneous. You walk into the agency as a buyer and walk out a few minutes later as the legal owner. Before leaving the desk, carefully check that all your personal details and the vehicle's license plate on the new Documento Unico are perfectly correct to avoid bureaucratic headaches later.

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