Power of attorney to sell a vehicle
Cannot be present when your car is sold? With a power of attorney to sell, another person can sell the vehicle for you, including negotiating the price, signing the agreement and handing over the car.
A power of attorney to sell a vehicle authorises another person to offer your car, negotiate the price, sign the purchase agreement and hand the vehicle over to the buyer. It helps when you are abroad, short of time or entrust the sale to an agent or a dealership.
In the form you set the minimum price below which the agent may not sell. The power of attorney also covers filing the change of owner and ending the insurance, and includes a right of substitution.
When you need it
selling a car while you are abroad or short of time
selling through an agent or a dealership
handing over the vehicle and filing the change of owner
How to fill in the form
- Fill in the principal (the owner) and the agent.
- State the vehicle and the minimum price the agent may not go below.
- Check the scope and add an expiry date if needed.
- Add place, date and signatures. We recommend certifying the owner's signature.
Things to watch
- State a minimum price so the agent has clear limits.
- Hand over the car and papers only at handover to the buyer and get proof of payment.
- The buyer needs a purchase agreement for re-registration, use our downloadable template.
FAQ
What price should the document state?
We recommend stating a minimum price so the agent cannot sell the car for less.
Does the buyer need a purchase agreement?
Yes, it is required for re-registration. You can use our downloadable template.
