Every country has various laws regarding what types and ages of vehicles can be imported or exported, and those laws might change without notice. In particular, most countries don’t allow the importation of vehicles over a certain age. When arranging to ship a car overseas, you should know the regulations and laws of the United States and the destination country regarding what cars to import and what fees to pay. This article explains how to obtain a vehicle shipping certification for exportation.
What is a Vehicle Export Certification?
A vehicle export certification requires proof that you own the vehicle you are shipping overseas, such as a title or bill of sale, along with a Shippers Export Declaration from the U.S. government. You will also need other documentation, like a third-party inspection report, to confirm the vehicle’s emission compliance and roadworthiness.
Documentation of Proof of Ownership
- A certificate of title is a certified or original copy of the vehicle’s title.
- If the title is unavailable, a bill of sale or sales invoice might be necessary. The bill of sale details critical information such as the buyer’s and seller’s names, the vehicle’s VIN, make, and model.
- If the vehicle had a loan, it’s vital to have the lien release paperwork stating that the lender proved the loan was paid in full.
Shipping and Compliance Paperwork
Other documentation you need to obtain a vehicle shipping certification are:
- A Shippers Export Declaration is a required form for exporting a vehicle from the U.S.
- The Certificate of Conformity certifies that the vehicle satisfies the destination country’s emission standards.
- Most countries require a Roadworthiness Certificate proving the exported vehicle is safe to drive on their roads.
- Some destinations require a third-party inspection report verifying the vehicle’s condition and the lack of financial or legal issues.
Employ Airpack to Export Your Vehicle
Pioneers in the transportation industry, Airpack has completed logistically challenging shipments for over three decades, and we have evolved. If your vehicle or other goods require regulatory compliance, Airpack can provide service nationwide. If you can’t drop it off at our White Marsh, MD warehouse, our logistics team will come pick it up.
Choose Airpack as Your Go-To Logistics Specialists
As of 2025, Airpack will have 39 years of industry experience working as Logistics Specialists. From working with warehouse personnel to the regulators themselves, our well-trained warehouse team can step in and take care of the things you may not be sure of. We bring our knowledge, experience, dedication, commitment, and exceptional customer service to many organizations and agencies within Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and the rest of the country. For more information about how Airpack can serve you, please contact us at 410-768-8155 today! Follow us on Facebook and X