Shipping a car in Texas necessitates proper documentation. The type and amount of documents you need vary depending on the country you're exporting to, although certain documentation is universal. Without them, you may face delays or extra inconveniences, costing you time and money – according to the car trailer manufacturer. In this blog, we are going to discuss 5 essential documents for car shipping.
Title or registration
The original Title of Ownership Certificate verifies that you own the car being transported and that it is not stolen. Your registration certifies that your vehicle complies with all legal requirements in your native province. The original title or registration is a crucial document since it authenticates the vehicle's title and contains all of the necessary information to arrange your shipment. This contains the car registration number, vehicle identification number (VIN), accurate make and model, engine number and colour.
Photo Identification
To ensure that you are who you claim to be, a copy of your valid picture identification, such as an unexpired driver's licence or the photo page of your current passport, is necessary. The picture identification will be kept on file by your car shipping provider and will not be shared with 3rd parties.
Bill of sale
If the car was recently acquired, a duplicate of this must be provided when arranging the shipping. You'll need to give documentation in the form of a notarized bank letter recognising the shipping if the automobile is financed or leased and has a lien on it.
Consular Invoice
This document confirms a shipment of goods in order to streamline customs and tax collection. The consignor, consignee and value of the automobile being sent are all displayed. The invoice must be acquired from the destination country's consulate, typically in that country's language, and validated by that country's consul, who will stamp and authorise it. However, this paperwork isn’t necessary by all nations so make sure you verify whether the country you’re exporting to needs it.
Bill of Lading
A bill of lading is one of the legal documents that the shipper receives from the car carriers or trailers. It also functions as a receipt, containing information such as the shipment's type, amount, and destination. It also acts as evidence of delivery, detailing the condition of your car at the time of delivery and pick up.
These documents are highly essential when exporting a vehicle across the country. When scheduling a cargo, have these documents on hand to ensure everything runs properly.