Does importing cars from the US require a lot of paperwork?

Published:
1.9.2025

In Europe, cars from the USA are still very popular. If you take into account the costs associated with importing a particular car model from the United States and buying it in Poland, then still mathematics absolutely shows that a vehicle from the USA can be purchased much cheaper. However, importing a car from the USA is not easy, because this process involves a lot of formalities. In order not to waste time filling out a pile of documents, it is worth using the services of an intermediary.

Is it worth bringing a car from the USA?

Most of all, yes. First of all, it pays to bring a car from a higher end, which we would buy more expensive in a Polish salon. Many people also decide to import cars from the USA, wanting to bring an American classic. Such cars still on Polish roads are exceptions. Therefore, if you want to move on the roads in a single car, it will be a good idea to bring a typical American car. Go to our website and see the offer with American cars.

Why buy a car from the USA through an intermediary?

If you do not want to waste time filling out a pile of documents or do not yet have a car in sight, it is best to use the services of an intermediary. A broker will take care of all matters for you, starting from picking up the car from the point of sale, transporting it to the loading site, monitoring the transport to the final port and ending with the delivery of the vehicle to the indicated address. If importing cars from the USA is foreign to you, it is better to leave the topic to professionals. Contact us and enjoy driving an American car as soon as possible!

Acquisition of a car from an individual

If you decide to buy from an individual on your own, the process of bringing a vehicle will be significantly longer. After finding a car on one of the well-known auction portals, the first thing we have to do is check its history on CARFAX. Once you buy a car, you have to go to the States to get your property. Arriving at the place, we will have to buy transport to the port of origin, then purchase the services of a sea carrier and bring the vehicle to Poland. As you can see, the process of importing a car from the USA on your own is much more troublesome.

Formalities in Poland When an American car arrives in Poland, the last step is to register it. In order to register a vehicle, we must prepare, among other things, an application for registration of a vehicle, a previous vehicle registration certificate, a proof of transport customs clearance, a document of ownership or a certificate of origin, an identity card and an original purchase invoice. If you don't know where to start, call us — we will help and advise you in everything!

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