Tenaamstellingen

Tenaamstellingen, a Dutch term, refers to the act of registering a vehicle in the name of a new owner. This process is essential when a used vehicle changes hands. It officially transfers ownership from the seller to the buyer and is a mandatory legal requirement in the Netherlands.

The tenaamstelling procedure is typically carried out at a vehicle registration office, often referred to as a RDW-erkend bedrijf (RDW-recognized company) or a PostNL point. Both the buyer and seller usually need to be present and provide identification. The seller will hand over the vehicle registration certificate and the transfer codes, while the buyer will present their identification.

Once the tenaamstelling is complete, the new owner receives a registration certificate, which serves as proof of ownership. The old registration certificate is invalidated. The buyer is then responsible for ensuring the vehicle has valid insurance and that any applicable road tax is paid. This formal registration ensures clear ownership and facilitates various administrative processes related to the vehicle, such as insurance claims, fines, and future sales. The term emphasizes the formal assignment of the vehicle's title to a specific individual.