Avregistrera

Avregistrera is a Swedish verb meaning to deregister or remove something from an official register. The noun avregistrering refers to the act itself. The term is used across different registries, but it is most commonly associated with vehicles, boats and other items that are registered with public authorities.

In Sweden, avregistrering is most often discussed in connection with motor vehicles. Deregistering a vehicle removes it from the national vehicle registry and typically ends the vehicle’s legal status as a road vehicle. This usually involves canceling the license plates, stopping ongoing taxes and insurance obligations, and updating the records to reflect that the vehicle is no longer registered for use on public roads. Deregistration may occur when a vehicle is sold abroad, exported, scrapped, or permanently taken out of service.

The process is typically initiated by the vehicle owner and handled by the relevant authority, in Sweden the Transportstyrelsen (the Swedish Transport Agency). Methods to complete deregistration include online services or submitting the required forms, along with documentation such as the vehicle’s registration number and proof of disposal or export. In cases of scrapping, a certificate of destruction from a licensed scrapyard may be required; for export, appropriate export documentation is needed. After deregistration, the owner must follow the authority’s instructions regarding any remaining obligations and handling of the vehicle’s registration plates.

See also: vehicle registration, Transportstyrelsen, vehicle tax, insurance.