The Kia certificate of conformity (COC), the original.
Issued by Kia, signed and printed on security paper. The official document, obtained for you and delivered to your home. It is neither a copy nor a reconstruction.
The Kia COC costs CHF 345 and arrives in 10 to 13 working days. It is the original issued by Kia, ordered for you and delivered by post.
345 CHF
certificate price
- 10 to 13 working days
- Registration in Switzerland and Europe
- Delivery worldwide, from 6.20 CHF
- First registered after August 2020: allow up to two extra weeks.
The amount is reserved on your card and only charged once your file has been checked.
What we need from you
Your chassis number, the 17-character VIN, and 1 document depending on your situation. Vehicle from 1996 or newer :
The Swiss registration certificate, grey. One photo is enough: the holder and the vehicle are shown together.
The document from the country of registration: Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I in Germany, carte grise in France, carta di circolazione in Italy. Photograph all sides that contain data.
The document must contain the chassis number (VIN) and your name: this proves to the manufacturer that the vehicle is yours. Garage invoice, sales contract or order form.
Everything is submitted online when you place your order. Your documents are encrypted upon receipt and stored outside the public website. First order? See the four-step process.
Who issues the Kia certificate of conformity (COC)
Kia belongs to the Hyundai group, like Hyundai, Genesis.
Only the manufacturer can issue this document: no intermediary can produce or correct it. Our role is to prepare the file, handle the process and follow your order through to delivery.
The Kia certificate of conformity (COC) is generally available for vehicles first registered from 1996 onwards.
On this site, Kia is listed under "Passenger cars" (EU vehicle category M1). See all brands: Passenger cars.
The most common Kia models in Switzerland
The certificate of conformity (COC) is ordered vehicle by vehicle, from the chassis number. These are the Kia models most often registered in Switzerland, from most to least common:
- Kia Sportage
- Kia cee'd
- Kia Picanto
- Kia Sorento
- Kia Rio
- Kia Niro
- Kia Stonic
- Kia Carens
- Kia EV6
- Kia Venga
- Kia XCeed
- Kia EV3
- Kia Soul
- Kia proCeed
Ranking based on vehicles in circulation (SwissCarInfo data). Your model is not listed? The order works the same way: the chassis number is what counts.
Recognising a Kia chassis number
The first three characters of the chassis number (VIN) identify the manufacturer: this is the WMI code. 19 prefixes are assigned to Kia in our database:
3KP5XX5XYKM8KNAKNBKNCKNDKNEKNFKNGKNHKNJLJDMS0MZBPNAU5YU6Y
If your number starts with one of these prefixes, our check recognises the brand automatically. A different prefix does not mean the vehicle is excluded: some models are built by another manufacturer of the group. Check my chassis number.
Frequently asked questions about the Kia COC
How much does the Kia certificate of conformity (COC) cost?
The Kia COC costs CHF 345, a fixed price shown before payment. Delivery is charged separately and depends on the destination.
How long does it take to receive the Kia COC?
Allow 10 to 13 working days from the complete file. This is the manufacturer's lead time, plus postal delivery.
Which documents are needed to order?
The 17-character chassis number and, depending on your situation: registration certificate, invoice or purchase contract. Everything is uploaded online when ordering.
Is the certificate an original?
Yes. The document is issued by Kia and we forward the original to you. We produce neither copies nor reconstructions.
Can I order the COC for a Kia Sportage, cee'd or Picanto?
Yes. The order works the same way for every Kia model: the manufacturer checks the vehicle from its chassis number. If the manufacturer refuses to issue the certificate, we return its tariff to you if it returns it to us, together with the delivery charges; the handling fee remains due (article 10 of our general terms and conditions).
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