Annual vehicle inspection
Vehicle inspection at an exact time, without a queue.
Book online and go straight in when you arrive. Inspecting a car takes about 30 minutes, and the result goes straight into the electronic system.
- No waiting
- About 30 minutes
- A reminder for the next inspection
Prices
Inspection prices
The price is for the whole inspection, VAT included. You pay on site, in cash or by card.
| Service | Category | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carup to 8 seats plus the driver | M1 | €46 | Book an appointment |
| Car with an LPG or CNG systemLPG or methane | M1 | €52 | Book an appointment |
| Taxiinspection every 6 months | M1 | €46 | Book an appointment |
| Van or light truckup to 3.5 tonnes | N1 | €51 | Book an appointment |
| Motorcyclemoped, motorcycle, trike | L | €36 | Book an appointment |
| Trailerup to 3.5 tonnes | O1, O2 | €36 | Book an appointment |
| Re-inspectiononly the faults found before | all | €20 | Book an appointment |
Documents
What to bring
Third-party liability insurance and the vehicle tax are checked electronically. You do not need to bring the policy or the receipt, but without them the inspection cannot start.
1
The registration certificate
The vehicle registration certificate, part II, in the original.
2
Proof of identity
The ID card or driving licence of the person presenting the car.
3
In the car
A first aid kit, a fire extinguisher within its expiry date and a warning triangle.
For a car with a gas system: a document that the system is in good order. The cylinder must be registered in the Ministry of Transport’s system.
Deadlines
When your inspection is due
- New car or light van by the end of the 3rd and the 5th year after first registration
- After the 5th year every year
- Taxi every 6 months
Since 1 January 2026 there is no sticker on the windscreen. The validity of the inspection shows in the electronic check of the Road Transport Administration.
Reminder
We will remind you when the next inspection is due.
A month before the deadline you get an email with a booking link. You do not need to remember the date.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the inspection take?
About 30 minutes for a car. For a car with a gas system and for a van about 40 minutes.
Is there a grace period after the inspection expires?
No. The inspection must be done by the date the previous one is valid until.
What happens if the car does not pass?
You get a report listing the faults. Once you fix them, the re-inspection checks only those and costs less.
Can I come without an appointment?
Yes, if a lane is free. With an appointment you go straight in, without waiting.
How to find us
1 Sample St, Sofia
- Phone
- +359 88 800 0000
- [email protected]
Opening hours
- Mon to Fri
- 9:00 to 19:00
- Sat
- 10:00 to 15:00
- Sun
- closed