How to challenge a traffic fine in Romania: the contravention complaint
How to contest a traffic fine through a contravention complaint: the 15-day deadline, where to file it, what it must contain and what happens in court.
Updated on: 10 July 2026
Clear guides to Romanian bureaucracy
Steps to follow, required documents, costs and deadlines — explained simply, with links to official sources.
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- Sick leave in Romania 2026: paid days, the percentage you get and who pays it
- Romanian passport for a child born abroad: the full route
- Transcribing foreign civil status documents into Romanian registers
- Annual leave in Romania: days, carry-over and cash compensation
- Proof of employment seniority in Romania, including from closed companies
- The individual employment contract in Romania: what to check
Cars & driving
See all guides →Car registration, mandatory insurance, driving licence, road vignette — everything about car paperwork.
Registering or transferring ownership of a car in Romania
Step-by-step guide to registering a car or transferring ownership in Romania: required documents, where to file, costs and how long it takes.
Updated on: 8 July 2026
Car roadworthiness test (ITP) in Romania: cost, validity, what's checked
Guide to Romania's ITP: how often the periodic technical inspection is due, what it costs, the documents needed, what's checked and the fine for an expired ITP.
Updated on: 10 July 2026
Renewing an expired Romanian driving licence or getting a duplicate
How to renew an expired Romanian driving licence or get a duplicate: required documents, the medical certificate, the 89 lei fee and the deadlines.
Updated on: 8 July 2026
Deregistering a vehicle in Romania: when it is mandatory and how to do it
How to deregister (radiere) a car in Romania: when it is mandatory, the documents, where to file and how long it takes. The operation itself is free.
Updated on: 8 July 2026
How to buy RCA car insurance online in Romania
How to compare and buy the mandatory RCA policy online, what details you need, how to verify it in the AIDA database and the fines for driving uninsured.
Updated on: 8 July 2026
How to check a used car before buying it in Romania
How to check a second-hand car before buying: the official RAR vehicle history report, real mileage, damage, liens and documents. Step by step.
Updated on: 11 July 2026
The rovinieta (road vignette) and bridge tolls: how to pay online
How to buy Romania's road vignette (rovinieta) online, car tariffs, how to pay the Danube bridge tolls and the fines for driving without a vignette.
Updated on: 8 July 2026
Freelancing & taxes
See all guides →Registering as self-employed (PFA), e-invoicing, the annual tax return and the fiscal obligations of independents.
How to register as self-employed (PFA) in Romania
Complete guide to setting up a PFA at the Trade Register: documents, online filing, costs (registration is free) and choosing your tax regime.
Updated on: 8 July 2026
Romania's single tax return, step by step: who files, how and when
Guide to the single tax return (form 212): who must file, the 25 May deadline, filing online via SPV, pre-filled data and paying what you owe.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
e-Factura for PFAs and small companies: a usage guide
How to use Romania's RO e-Factura in 2026: SPV enrolment, sending invoices within 5 working days, the fines and the software options.
Updated on: 8 July 2026
PFA vs. SRL in Romania: which one suits you? Full comparison
PFA vs. SRL compared for 2026: taxation, contributions, the 16% dividend tax, accounting, liability and costs — how to choose the right form.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
Converting a PFA into an SRL in Romania: how it actually works
There is no direct conversion from PFA to SRL. Step-by-step guide: set up the company, move contracts and assets, then deregister the PFA — with no gap.
Updated on: 21 July 2026
How to set up an SRL (limited company) in Romania: steps, costs
Step-by-step guide to registering an SRL at the Trade Register: name reservation, articles of incorporation, minimum share capital, fees, duration and the 1% micro tax.
Updated on: 10 July 2026
Identity documents
See all guides →Identity card, passport, criminal record certificate and civil status documents.
What documents are needed after a death in Romania, step by step
Practical guide to the paperwork after a death: the medical death certificate, registration within 3 days, the death certificate and the next steps.
Updated on: 11 July 2026
How to get Romanian documents from abroad, without travelling
How to handle Romanian paperwork from abroad: consular power of attorney, certificates through the consulate, passports, transcribing foreign documents.
Updated on: 21 July 2026
The Hague Apostille in Romania: legalising documents for abroad
How to get the Hague Apostille on Romanian documents: which institution applies it by document type, the required papers, the cost and the timeline.
Updated on: 10 July 2026
Children travelling abroad from Romania: consents, documents, rules
What a minor needs to leave Romania: the notarised parental consent (valid at most 3 years), the rules for accompanying adults and the exceptions.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
Romania's electronic identity card (CEI): how to get one
How to get the Romanian electronic ID card: online booking, required documents, the 70 lei cost, validity and how it differs from the simple ID card.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
Civil marriage in Romania: documents, timeline, steps at the registry
How to get married in Romania: the file, the prenuptial medical certificates (valid 14 days), the 10-day legal notice period and the ceremony fees.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
Romanian criminal record certificate online: fast and free
How to get the criminal record certificate (cazier judiciar) online, free, via hub.mai.gov.ro or ghiseul.ro — or on the spot at police counters.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
Romanian passport for a child born abroad: the full route
How to get a Romanian passport for a child born abroad: transcribing the birth certificate, both parents' consent, the CRDS option and the documents needed.
Updated on: 22 July 2026
Duplicate birth or marriage certificate: how to get one in Romania
How to get a duplicate of a lost or damaged birth or marriage certificate: at any town hall in Romania, with small local fees, often issued on the spot.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
Romanian passport: online booking, documents, urgent procedure
How to get the Romanian electronic passport: booking on epasapoarte.ro, required documents, the 258 lei fee, deadlines and the temporary passport.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
Transcribing foreign civil status documents into Romanian registers
How to transcribe a foreign birth, marriage or death certificate into Romanian registers: where to file, required documents, the 6-month term and timelines.
Updated on: 22 July 2026
Family & benefits
See all guides →Parental leave benefits, child allowance and social benefits.
Romania's state child allowance: how to get it and how much it is
How to get the state child allowance: who is entitled, the 2026 amounts (719 lei under 2, 292 lei from 2 to 18), the documents and where to apply.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
Paternity leave in Romania: how many days, who pays and how to request it
Guide to paternity leave in Romania: the 10 working days, the 5-day bonus for the childcare course, who pays and what documents you submit.
Updated on: 10 July 2026
Unemployment benefit in Romania: conditions, documents, amounts
How to get Romania's unemployment benefit: contribution conditions, the AJOFM file, the calculation (660 lei ISR plus a share of income) and the 6–12 month duration.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
Romania's child-raising benefit (CCC): conditions, documents, calculation
How to get Romania's paid parental leave benefit: eligibility, the file, the calculation (85% of income, between 1,651 and 8,500 lei) and deadlines.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
Real estate
See all guides →Buying and selling homes, cadastre and land registration.
Cadastre and land book registration in Romania: what, when, how much
Guide to cadastre and land registration (intabulare): the difference, when they are mandatory, the documents, OCPI fees and the free national programme.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
Documents needed to buy or sell an apartment in Romania
All documents for buying or selling an apartment: the seller's and buyer's files, the notary steps, the 1–3% seller tax and the ANCPI fees.
Updated on: 9 July 2026
Renting out property in Romania: the lease and the rental income tax
Guide for landlords: how to register the lease with ANAF, how rental income tax is calculated, the 20% flat deduction and when you owe CASS health contribution.
Updated on: 10 July 2026
Employment
See all guides →Employment contracts, resignation, notice, leave and employee rights.
Annual leave in Romania: days, carry-over and cash compensation
How many annual leave days you are entitled to in Romania, how unused days carry over for 18 months, and when you can receive cash compensation.
Updated on: 22 July 2026
Proof of employment seniority in Romania, including from closed companies
How to obtain a seniority certificate in Romania: the 15-working-day deadline, what to do if the company no longer exists, and proving pre-2011 periods.
Updated on: 22 July 2026
Resignation and notice period in Romania: how to resign correctly
How to resign from your job in Romania: the written form, the notice period (max. 20 or 45 working days), your rights and the mistakes to avoid.
Updated on: 11 July 2026
The individual employment contract in Romania: what to check
What a Romanian employment contract must contain, when it is signed and registered, the probation period and your rights as an employee.
Updated on: 22 July 2026
Sick leave in Romania 2026: paid days, the percentage you get and who pays it
How sick leave works in Romania in 2026: the unpaid first day, the 55/65/75% rates, who pays (employer or FNUASS) and the contribution period you need.
Updated on: 25 July 2026