Importing a car from the USA to Poland involves several administrative steps — one of which is assembling and translating the customs documentation. Below we explain which documents are required and which of them need a sworn translation.
Which documents are required for customs clearance of a US car?
- Certificate of Title — vehicle title (always required)
- Bill of Sale — purchase receipt / sales invoice
- Odometer Disclosure Statement — mileage declaration
- Copart / Manheim / IAAI Sales Receipt — auction receipt (if purchased at auction)
- Bill of Lading (B/L) — shipping document
Special entries on US Titles to watch out for
- Salvage — total loss vehicle
- Rebuilt / Reconstructed — rebuilt after total loss
- Flood — flood-damaged vehicle
- Off-highway — not approved for road use
- Repossession — vehicle repossessed by creditor
💡 Tip: Have all documents translated by a sworn translator — the cost is low and you avoid issues at customs and when registering the vehicle in Poland.