How to recognize a fake car registration certificate: advice from the Ministry of Internal Affairs experts

In the used car market, it is advised to be especially vigilant. Checking the authenticity of the vehicle registration certificate is a key step in a safe transaction. Modern registration certificates have a high-tech level of protection, making them practically impossible to forge, according to experts from the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Main protective elements of registration certificates

• Laser engraving: The series and number of the document are applied using a laser and have a tactile relief.

• Special paint: The text is printed with ink that becomes invisible in infrared light.

• State symbols: The background and ornaments contain microscopic state symbols of Ukraine.

• Updated holograms: Additional protective markings consisting of three letters and six digits have been added to the hologram of the Ministry of Internal Affairs emblem.

Experts advise paying attention to the QR code in the lower right corner of the registration certificate. It allows for instant verification of vehicle data in the online GSC MIA service.

'Thanks to the QR code, one can gain access to data from the vehicle registry and compare it with the information in the document,' the specialists explain.

Updating certificates

Addressing the MIA service center will allow you to replace the old registration certificate with a new form that has a high level of protection. This simplifies verification and ensures safety in future vehicle transactions.

It is recommended that owners of old registration certificates update them for accurate vehicle data registration. This will allow for document inclusion in specialized applications and enhance transaction security.

New protection technologies for registration certificates for used cars allow buyers to be confident in the authenticity of documents and the safety of transactions. Thanks to protective elements like laser engraving, special paint, state symbols, and holograms, the forgery of registration certificates has become practically impossible. It is recommended to update your registration certificates to have access to new protection technologies and ensure the safety of your transactions.