Crossed-Out Carte Grise — What to Do Next (France, 2026)
In France, crossing out the carte grise (vehicle registration certificate) is a formal step that marks a change of ownership or the destruction of a vehicle. This guide walks through what the crossed-out carte grise means, when to declare it, and how to proceed to a sale or a scrap collection.
What "carte grise barrée" means
The seller draws a diagonal line across the carte grise and writes "Cédé le [date] à [hour]" (or "Vendu le …"). This stops the seller's civil and criminal liability for fines and damages caused with the vehicle after the transfer.
Two main scenarios
- Sale to a buyer — the seller hands over the crossed-out carte grise + the Cerfa 15776 (Certificat de cession) + the Certificat de situation administrative (non-gage).
- Destruction (mise à la casse) — the seller hands the vehicle to an Épaviste agréé VHU. The épaviste issues a Certificat de destruction and notifies the ANTS on the seller's behalf.
The 15-day ANTS declaration
Within 15 days of crossing the carte grise, the seller must declare the cession via the ANTS portal (Système d'Immatriculation des Véhicules — SIV). This unlocks the buyer's registration and protects the seller from future liability.
Prime à la conversion 2026
If you are scrapping an older diesel or petrol vehicle and replacing it with a low-emission car (electric, hybrid, or low-CO2), you may be eligible for the prime à la conversion — up to €4,000 in 2026 depending on income and vehicle type. See épaviste agréé InterCar for collection, and combine the bonus with a clean-vehicle purchase.
Common pitfalls
- Forgetting the "Cédé le …" wording on the crossed-out carte grise — sale can be contested.
- Missing the 15-day ANTS declaration — the seller stays liable for fines.
- Scrapping at an unauthorised yard — no certificat de destruction means the prefecture never closes the file.
How InterCar handles a crossed-out carte grise
For destruction, InterCar deploys an épaviste agréé who collects the vehicle within 48 h anywhere in France, issues the certificat de destruction, and files the ANTS declaration on your behalf. For sale, our rachat voiture service buys cars in any condition (running, in panne, accidentée) with on-the-spot payment and free collection.
