Export Car to Romania – RDW Recognized Export Office Hengelo
Do you want to export a car from the Netherlands to Romania? Auto Export Document in Hengelo is an RDW-recognized export office that handles every step for Romanian buyers and Dutch sellers. Demand for reliable Dutch used cars keeps growing among the large Romanian community working in the Netherlands, who value the documented APK service history and sharp pricing. We arrange the RDW export certificate, deregistration, proof of discharge and – if you drive the car home – the export insurance and white export plates, all in about 15 minutes.
Why export a car from the Netherlands to Romania?
Romania has become a steady destination for Dutch used cars. Many Romanians who live and work in the Netherlands take a well-maintained Dutch occasion back home, and dealers in Cluj, Timișoara and Bucharest buy Dutch stock for the local market.
As an EU member state, Romania charges no import duties on cars coming from the Netherlands. Registration is handled through RAR (Registrul Auto Român) for the technical inspection (ITP) and the local prefecture for the plates. The RDW export certificate serves as the primary proof of origin.
The drive from Hengelo to Bucharest is roughly 1,900 km via Germany, Austria and Hungary, so most exporters choose the complete package with 14-day export insurance and a possible extension for the long journey east.
Romania as an export destination – facts 2026
- ✔EU member state – no import duties on Dutch cars
- ✔Registration via RAR and the local prefecture
- ✔ITP technical inspection required before plating
- ✔Driving distance Hengelo → Bucharest ±1.900 km
- ✔Route through Germany, Austria and Hungary
- ✔Export plates and insurance valid 14 days (extendable)
Step-by-step plan for car export to Romania
Make an appointment
Book an appointment at our Hengelo office. Available 24/7 by appointment.
RDW deregistration
We officially deregister the vehicle with the RDW, straight out of the Dutch vehicle register.
Export certificate + discharge
We prepare the official export certificate for Romania. The seller receives a proof of discharge.
Insurance & export plates
Optional 14-day export insurance and white export plates for the drive via Germany (A3), Austria (A8) and Hungary (A4) into western Romania.
Everything arranged in a single visit at Slachthuisweg 135, Hengelo. Within 15 minutes you drive away, ready for the journey to Romania.
Documents required for car export to Romania
Seller (Dutch)
- ✔ Vehicle registration card (part 1B)
- ✔ Registration transfer codes
- ✔ Both Dutch license plates
- ✔ Valid proof of identity
Buyer (Romanian / foreign)
- ✔ Valid proof of identity (passport or driving licence)
- ✔ Presence at the export office in Hengelo
The Romanian buyer must register the car with RAR and the local prefecture after passing the ITP inspection, using the RDW export certificate and proof of purchase.
Rates for car export to Romania 2026
| Service | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Export document | Official RDW export certificate + deregistration + proof of discharge | €50 |
| Export insurance 14 days | Third-party export insurance with Green Card, valid en route to Romania | €100 |
| Complete export service | Document + deregistration + discharge + insurance + white export plates | €150 |
See the full pricing overview page. Source: autoexportdocument.nl, April 2026
Our office – car export to Romania
We have helped Romanian buyers and Dutch sellers across the Twente region for over a decade. We know the Romanian import process and are happy to advise on the long route home. Drop by or call us.
Auto Export Document
Address: Slachthuisweg 135, 7556 AZ Hengelo
Phone: 06 38199986
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–16:30 · 24/7 by appointment
Make an appointmentCar Export Rates
| Service | Price from |
|---|---|
| Car Export Document part 2 | €50 |
| Car Export Insurance & Export Plates (valid 14 days) | €100 |
| Complete package – Export Document + Export Insurance + Export Plates | €150 |
| Export insurance extension, 2 weeks | €120 |
These are starting prices. Please note that online requests include administration and delivery costs, and requests outside office hours may carry surcharges.
Call, email or WhatsApp in advance to make an appointment.
Source: autoexportdocument.nl · 24 July 2026 · RDW-approved vehicle export office
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Slachthuisweg 135, 7556 AZ Hengelo · Easily accessible by car, ample parking available