Registreringsbeviser

Registreringsbeviser are official documents proving that an asset has been registered in the competent national or regional registry. The term is used in several Nordic languages and translates roughly to "certificate of registration" or "registration certificate." Registreringsbeviser are most commonly associated with motor vehicles, but similar certificates exist for vessels, aircraft, and some types of movable property.

For vehicles, the registreringsbevis typically contains the registered owner's name and contact information, the vehicle identification number (VIN) or chassis number, make and model, registration number, and the registration date. It may also record the vehicle's status (active, deregistered, exported), any liens or encumbrances, and, in some jurisdictions, the odometer reading at a given time.

Legal significance and use: The document serves as official proof of registration and is often required when selling or transferring ownership, registering for taxes or insurance, or presenting to police or authorities during inspections. Some systems provide a digital version with a secure identifier that can be checked online.

Variations by country: While the core purpose is the same, the exact content, format, and terminology differ. In Denmark, Sweden, and Norway the term registreringsbevis is used for vehicle registration proofs, but the accompanying documents, authorities responsible, and procedures differ. In other domains, registreringsbevis may refer to registration certificates for ships, aircraft, or other registrable property.