Which vehicles are covered
The RTI01.2 form covers passenger cars, vans and special-purpose vehicles up to 5,000 kg (ambulance, hearse, motorhome), imported and not conforming to an approved type, whatever the country of origin, and less than 30 years old.
The 7 documents in the file
| Document | Content | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Approval request | The Annex 1 form, signed by the owner | The chassis number is entered one character per box |
| 2. Foreign registration document | The registration document from the country of origin, or an official document proving ownership and that the title was withdrawn | For Japan: the export certificate, with its translation |
| 3. Manufacturer’s certificate | Partial conformity or non-conformity to a type | Often the slowest document to obtain |
| 4. Additional evidence | Proof for the points the certificate does not cover | See the nine essential areas |
| 5. Weighing ticket | Vehicle empty in running order, tanks full, without driver or passengers | Mandatory |
| 6. Descriptive notice | The Annex 2 form: dimensions, masses, engine, transmission, tyres | The most technical part |
| 7. Roadworthiness test | Valid “contrôle technique” report, if the vehicle is subject to it | A recent test also serves for registration |
The mistakes that block a file
- The forgotten weighing ticket. It is mandatory, and the vehicle is weighed with full tanks.
- Approximate technical data. A figure found online that does not match the vehicle presented creates an inconsistency.
- The manufacturer’s certificate requested too late. Ask for it first.
- An expired roadworthiness test on the day you submit or on the day of the inspection.
- Documents merged into a single file. Online submission requires one document per file.
Which roadworthiness test to provide
For the RTI, the text asks for a valid roadworthiness test. To register a vehicle over 4 years old, you will then need a test less than 6 months old. A test passed just before submitting usually covers both steps.
The appointment comes afterwards. The DREAL only schedules the vehicle inspection once the file is complete. The file is examined on legible copies; the originals are shown on the day of the inspection.