This report is structured for legal clarity and practical use, examining the contract’s role, mandatory clauses, legal implications, and common pitfalls. Document Version: Official Model issued by the Direcția Regim Permise de Conducere și Înmatriculare a Vehiculelor (DRPCIV) / Ministry of Internal Affairs. Date of Analysis: October 2023 (Note: Core structure remains valid; parties should check for updates on the official DRPCIV.ro website). Purpose: To provide a structured overview of the mandatory contract template used for registering the transfer of vehicle ownership in Romania. 1. Executive Summary The Model Contract Vânzare-Cumpărare Auto DRPCIV is not merely a template—it is the mandatory legal instrument required by the Romanian state to register a change of vehicle ownership. Without this exact form (or its officially accepted equivalent, such as a contract authenticated by a notary public), the new owner cannot register the vehicle in their name at the local DRPCIV authority.