Effective August 17, 2026, the new standard form titled “Contract for the Sale and Purchase of a Vehicle,” identified as Form 2026 ITL 054, must be used for the sale of a vehicle.

The form was approved by Joint Order No. 772/966/123/2026 of the Ministry of Development, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, published in the Official Gazette No. 680 of August 17, 2026. The Order replaces Annex No. 2 to the 2016 regulation.

What are the main changes?

The 90-day deadline for registration appears on the form

The new form specifies a maximum period of 90 days from the date the document is executed for the registration of the transfer of ownership of the vehicle.

This mention does not introduce a new legal deadline. Article 11(4) of Government Emergency Ordinance No. 195/2002 had provided for the 90-day deadline for several years. The 2016 form retained the old reference to 30 days, and the 2026 amendment resolves the discrepancy between the form and the law.

The buyer’s tax status is verified in a separate section

The form contains a new Section D, intended for the local tax authority at the buyer’s place of residence or registered office. By completing this section, the tax authority certifies that the purchaser has no outstanding tax liabilities as of the first day of the month following the execution of the deed.

This provision implements Article 159(5)(2) of the Tax Procedure Code, introduced by Government Emergency Ordinance No. 7/2026. The buyer must provide proof of payment of obligations owed to the local budget at their place of residence, registered office, or place of business, as applicable.

When the tax authority completes Section D, it is no longer necessary to issue the buyer’s tax clearance certificate separately. The law also permits the electronic verification of tax obligations. For the seller, confirmation of the absence of outstanding debts remains included in Section B.

Updates regarding the identification of the parties and vehicle data

The list of identification documents has been expanded to include the electronic ID card and the standard ID card. The section regarding engine displacement now allows for the entry of power in kW, which is relevant for electric vehicles.

Why the tax verification is important

The tax requirement applies to both parties. Article 159(5) of the Tax Procedure Code applies to the seller, and paragraph (5^2) applies to the buyer. Documents executed in violation of these requirements are null and void, pursuant to Article 159(6) of the Tax Procedure Code.

What to Check Before Signing and Filing

Form template. The top of the form must bear the notation “Model 2026 ITL 054.”

Number of copies. The form consists of one original copy, which remains with the purchaser, and four copies “certified as true copies of the original.”

Tax endorsements. Sections B and D must be completed by the local tax authorities with jurisdiction over the seller and buyer.

Vehicle details. The make, model, identification number, license plate number, vehicle registration certificate, year of manufacture, Euro standard, and other required information must be entered accurately.

Transfer deadline. The purchaser must apply for the transfer of ownership within a maximum of 90 days from the date of acquiring the vehicle.

What Happens to the Old Forms

The Order does not contain transitional provisions for previously printed forms. Since the old annex has been replaced, the practical recommendation is to use only Form 2026 ITL 054 for contracts entered into on or after August 17, 2026.

The Updated Form

The official Form 2026 ITL 054 is available for download at the end of this article. The attached document reproduces the annex published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, No. 680 of August 17, 2026.