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You need to go to the National Agency for Secure Titles in Charleville-Mézières. It’s in the Ardennes. People from Brittany no longer go to the gray card services at the prefectures. They go to a car professional or to the ANTS site for their vehicle. This makes things simpler for everyone.
Understanding the new registration system
The new registration certificates are now produced differently. They are made like the European registration certificate. Only the National Agency for Secure Titles in Charleville-Mézières can issue them. This changes the service to make it better and simpler all over France.
Role of the National Agency for Secure Titles
Since the end of the service at the prefecture, this agency takes care of everything. It issues the new registration certificates. Thus, all registration procedures in France go through it.
Registration without going to the prefecture
In Brittany, registration is different. People no longer go to the prefectures for this. Now, you need to see a certified car professional (garage or dealership) or go online to the official ANTS site. There, you can register your vehicle.
prefecture quimper gray card service
At the Finistère prefecture, no more gray cards are issued. They are now printed in Charleville-Mézières. Then, they are sent to people by mail. The gray card service in Quimper is closed. You can no longer carry out procedures there. The prefecture no longer offers this service and no longer receives the public.
Closure of the gray card counter at the prefecture
The gray card counter in Quimper has closed. Now, to register your car in Finistère, you must do it online or with a professional. This change makes the procedures simpler, especially thanks to the public service appointment management. The services are also faster.
Online procedures on the ANTS site
All procedures are online. It takes place on the ANTS site. People in Finistère must complete their registration paperwork online. Or, with a car professional who is authorized.
Calculate the cost of your gray card
The unit cost of the fiscal horse in Finistère is 55 euros per CV. This helps to determine the price of the gray card. And we also know that the fiscal horse price is linked to the regional tax (Y1) to be paid.
Exemptions for clean and old vehicles
Cars older than 10 years receive a 50% exemption. Clean vehicles (Hybrid, GPL, E85) do not have an exemption. Electric and hydrogen cars are totally exempt from the Brittany regional tax.
Online tax calculators
To know the cost of your gray card in Finistère, go to siv.interieur.gouv.fr. This is for regular cars. For all vehicles, use TeleCarteGrise.
Authorized professionals for registration
A mechanic or car dealer can register cars. This is done in the national SIV by them. Consult the list of authorized garages in Finistère (29) here.
Role of professionals in the process
They carefully review your registration request, just like at the prefecture. Then, they input the information into the SIV. Finally, they give you a paper to drive for a month, while waiting for the gray card at your home.
Conclusion
The gray card counter in Quimper had to close recently. Now, for procedures in Finistère, you must go online to the ANTS site. Or, you can ask for help from car professionals. This change makes things simpler, faster, and easier for everyone.
With the web open all the time, people in Finistère are more free. Now, they can handle their car matters from home, whenever they want. There is a lot of help online, such as guides and videos. It explains how to do things step by step.
If you don’t have internet, it’s true that it’s tough without the Quimper counter. But, there are qualified professionals and specialized reception places (France Services). They are ready to help. It’s all to make registration easier and faster in Finistère. Everyone should benefit, both those with internet and those without.
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