Vehicle registration in mObywatel starting in 2027. Plates will be sent by mail

The digital revolution in government offices starting in January 2027

Vehicle registration will be much simpler and accessible directly from home starting January 18, 2027. An amendment to the Road Traffic Act introduces the long-awaited solution that moves the entire process to the mObywatel app. This allows car owners to avoid having to visit transportation departments in person and wasting time on paperwork. According to government sources, mObywatel is an official digital tool developed by the Polish government that provides citizens with access to key documents and public services in electronic form on Android and iOS systems.

Vehicle registration – how will electronic registration work in practice?

The new regulations do not merely involve copying a traditional paper form into a digital version. The public administration is expected to draw data from existing state registers, such as the Central Vehicle Registry, to a much greater extent. If officials can verify the necessary information on their own, drivers will not need to submit it again in physical form.

A perfect example of this approach is a technical inspection. If information about a positive inspection result is available in the central system, the supervisor does not need to present a paper certificate from the diagnostician. Similar simplifications are planned for vehicles imported from other European Union countries. The authority will be able to digitally download vehicle data directly from foreign registers, allowing for quick and hassle-free comparison of information with the documents submitted during the import process into Poland.

Vehicle registration – what about physical license plates?

Although the application itself will be submitted digitally, the physical license plates still need to reach the owner. Preliminary assumptions suggest that new registration plates will be delivered through Poland Post. The situation is completely different when the car retains its existing markings—in that case, this step of the process is simply omitted. It’s still important to be aware of delivery realities and prepare for the possibility that the mail carrier will leave a notice if no one is at home, rather than trying to force large plates into the mailbox.

Vehicle registration – applicable deadlines and financial penalties

The introduction of modern digital tools does not exempt drivers from adhering to strict time limits. A standard vehicle owner has exactly 30 days from the date of purchase to submit an application for registration. Business owners engaged in vehicle trading have a slightly longer period—90 days in their case.

Failing to meet the legally mandated deadlines results in severe financial penalties. A delay incurs a fine of 500 zlotys. If the delay exceeds 180 days, authorities impose a higher fine of up to 1000 zlotys, so keeping track of deadlines remains a crucial aspect for every vehicle owner.

Electromobilni.pl editorial team