Car sale agreement in Poland, in English
In Poland a used car is sold with a written agreement, the umowa kupna-sprzedaży. The registration office works with the Polish version, so the safest choice is a Polish agreement with a translation you can read.
View a sample agreement (PDF)Example with fictitious data and a watermark.
What the agreement must contain
Date and place, details of seller and buyer (name, address, PESEL or date of birth for foreigners, ID document), vehicle details (make, model, year, VIN, registration number, mileage), the price in figures and in Polish words, known defects, documents handed over and the signatures of all owners and buyers.
After the sale
The seller reports the sale to the vehicle registration office and informs the OC insurer within 30 days.
The buyer files the PCC-3 tax return and pays 2% tax within 14 days, and registers the car within 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner buy a car in Poland?
Yes. Without a PESEL number the agreement uses the date of birth and the passport or residence card.
Is the English translation legally binding?
No. The Polish agreement is binding; the translation is attached for information so both parties understand what they sign.
Updated: 2026-11-03