Complete guide to vehicles in Italy: road tax, MOT, licence and ownership transfer
From vehicle tax to MOT, from driving licence renewal to ownership transfer: managing a vehicle in Italy requires keeping many procedures in order. This section brings together all the guides you need to avoid missing deadlines and save on fines.
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Driving licence renewal
How to renew your B driving licence: medical exam, stamp duty and everything you need.
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Traffic fine appeal
How to contest a traffic fine: appeal to the Prefect (free, 30 days) or to the Justice of the Peace (60 days).
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Paying vehicle tax (bollo auto)
How to calculate and pay the vehicle tax online, at a tobacconist or at a bank. Deadlines and penalties.
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Vehicle ownership transfer
How to sell or buy a used car: deed of sale, PRA registration and insurance.
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Vehicle MOT inspection
How to book and pass the periodic vehicle inspection: deadlines, costs and what they check.
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Car road tax: how to pay it, deadlines by province (2026)
Car road tax guide: amount calculation, deadlines, how to pay online, what happens if you don't pay.
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Car tax Lombardy (Milan): 2026 rates, deadline
Lombardy-specific car tax guide: exact rates, eco-car discounts, how to pay.
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Car tax Lazio (Rome): 2026 rates, how to pay
Lazio-specific guide: car tax rates, eco discounts, online payment.
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Car tax Campania (Naples) 2026: rates, deadlines, payment
Car road tax rates in Campania 2026: calculation by kW, deadlines, online payment, electric and hybrid benefits.
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Car tax Veneto (Venice, Verona) 2026: rates and payment
Car road tax rates in Veneto 2026: calculation, deadlines by province, eco-friendly car benefits, online payment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the vehicle tax (bollo auto) due?
Vehicle tax is due by the end of the month following expiry (which corresponds to the month of registration). You can pay online, at a tobacconist, at ACI or at a bank.
How often is an MOT required?
The first MOT is due 4 years after registration, then every 2 years. It must be carried out at a vehicle licensing office or authorised inspection centre.
How do you transfer vehicle ownership?
Ownership transfer requires an authenticated deed of sale (from a dealer or with notarial signature) and registration with the PRA. The cost varies depending on the type of vehicle.