Use Report for Imported and Deregistered Motorcycles — Import Declaration Certificate, Use Discontinuation Certificate, Use Inspection for Large Motorcycles

Procedure

1. 1. Confirm whether a use report is required and classify the vehicle

   A use report is required for two-wheeled vehicles with a maximum speed of 25 km/h or more, while vehicles designated by public notice, such as two-wheeled vehicles without a differential built mainly for mountain terrain or unpaved roads, are excluded. The required attachments differ depending on whether the vehicle is newly imported from abroad or a domestic vehicle whose use was discontinued and is being used again. A vehicle over 260cc in displacement or over 15 kW maximum electric output is classified as a large two-wheeled vehicle.

2. 2. Prepare customs and certification documents for an imported motorcycle

   Emission and noise standards apply to importers as manufacturers, so check whether the vehicle is certified or exempt from certification, such as a single vehicle brought in as household goods when moving residence. The city, county or district office checks the import declaration certificate through administrative information sharing, and if you do not consent, you submit a copy or a customs certificate instead. For a vehicle that cannot be self-certified, apply to the performance testing agency for measurement confirmation with the two-wheeled vehicle specification sheet, exterior drawing and import clearance certificate, and obtain a two-wheeled vehicle measurement confirmation.

3. 3. Use discontinuation certificate and use inspection for a discontinued vehicle

   A person who wants to use a two-wheeled vehicle again after its use was discontinued obtains a two-wheeled vehicle use discontinuation certificate on Form No. 69 from the city, county or district office and checks that the chassis number, model name and displacement on the certificate match the actual vehicle. A large two-wheeled vehicle must undergo a use inspection before the use report by submitting a two-wheeled vehicle inspection application, the use discontinuation certificate and the specification sheet to the Korea Transportation Safety Authority and presenting the vehicle. When going to the inspection, the vehicle may be ridden temporarily with these documents on board.

4. 4. Take out compulsory insurance and submit the use report

   To ride the vehicle, take out liability insurance or similar coverage under the Guarantee of Automobile Accident Compensation Act. Attach whichever applies among the ownership documents, use discontinuation certificate, measurement confirmation and use inspection certificate to the two-wheeled vehicle use report on Form No. 63, and submit it to the city, county or district office of the principal place of use (or the eup, myeon, dong office or branch office where authority has been delegated). If ownership cannot be proven with the attachments alone, add ownership documents such as a sales contract.

5. 5. Number assignment, plate attachment and later inspections

   The city, county or district office checks that the vehicle matches the report, assigns a number, issues a two-wheeled vehicle use report certificate (Form No. 64) and attaches the number plate to the rear of the vehicle. If the person filing the report wishes to attach the plate personally, the plate is issued so they can attach it themselves. A large two-wheeled vehicle that passed the use inspection undergoes its first periodic inspection within 31 days before or after the date that is 2 years from the day after the use inspection.

Required documents

• Two-wheeled vehicle use report (Enforcement Rule of the Motor Vehicle Management Act, Form No. 63)
• Import declaration certificate (if consent to administrative information sharing is not given, a copy or a customs certificate in its place)
• Documents confirming emission and noise certification or exemption from certification (imported motorcycles)
• Two-wheeled vehicle measurement confirmation (same Rule, Form No. 72-2, where applicable)
• Two-wheeled vehicle use discontinuation certificate (same Rule, Form No. 69, when reporting a discontinued vehicle again)
• Two-wheeled vehicle use inspection certificate (Rules on the Implementation of Two-Wheeled Vehicle Inspections, Form No. 3, when reusing a large two-wheeled vehicle)
• Documents proving ownership (if ownership cannot be proven with the above, such as a sales contract)
• Proof of compulsory insurance, the reporting person's ID, and a letter of authorization when submitted by a representative

Fees

Typically in the range of tens of thousands to several hundred thousand won in the industry. We provide a quote after consultation based on whether the vehicle is imported or discontinued, whether certification, measurement confirmation or use inspection is needed, and the condition of the documents. Number plate costs, government fees, and inspection and measurement costs are separate.

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Legal basis and review date

• Motor Vehicle Management Act, Article 48
• Motor Vehicle Management Act, Article 49
• Motor Vehicle Management Act, Article 50
• Motor Vehicle Management Act, Article 51
• Motor Vehicle Management Act, Article 51-2
• Motor Vehicle Management Act, Article 84
• Enforcement Rule of the Motor Vehicle Management Act, Article 98-7
• Enforcement Rule of the Motor Vehicle Management Act, Article 99
• Enforcement Rule of the Motor Vehicle Management Act, Article 100
• Enforcement Rule of the Motor Vehicle Management Act, Article 103
• Enforcement Rule of the Motor Vehicle Management Act, Article 106-2
• Enforcement Rule of the Motor Vehicle Management Act, Annex 1
• Rules on the Implementation of Two-Wheeled Vehicle Inspections, Article 3
• Rules on the Implementation of Two-Wheeled Vehicle Inspections, Article 4
• Rules on the Implementation of Two-Wheeled Vehicle Inspections, Article 13
• Clean Air Conservation Act, Article 46
• Clean Air Conservation Act, Article 48
• Enforcement Decree of the Clean Air Conservation Act, Article 47
• Noise and Vibration Control Act, Article 30
• Noise and Vibration Control Act, Article 31
• Guarantee of Automobile Accident Compensation Act, Article 5

Checked against the statutes on 2026-10-16

Statutes and public notices change, so each case needs to be checked individually. Statute titles are given in English for reference. The Korean statutes are the authoritative text.

Check these first

• Riding without a use report or without a number plate is each subject to a fine of up to 3,000,000 won, and riding a two-wheeled vehicle that does not meet safety standards is subject to a fine of up to 1,000,000 won.
• Failing to report changes to reported details or discontinuation of use is subject to a fine of up to 500,000 won, and a use discontinuation report must be filed within 15 days of the reason arising.

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