An error may cause delay in receipt and registration of the vehicle. There are no restrictions as to color, age, dimensions or special lighting of imported POVs. Vehicles shipped must be in mechanically safe operating condition and undergo a safety inspection before registration. Estimated transit times are 45 to 60 days from East Coast ports and 55 to 90 days from Gulf and West Coast ports. The purchase of a large new car just before leaving the United States is not recommended, but if you have a newer automobile and would incur costs by disposing of it, bring it. Driving conditions in Sigonella are not what they Photo by MC2 Jason Poplin are in the States, so a big car will be more difficult The Motor Vehicle Registration on NAS II handles all regulations to navigate in narrow Italian streets and under and feed related to registering an automobile in Sigonella. congested, erratic driving conditions. Supply of parts and maintenance for U.S. cars is often inadequate. You can purchase new American cars, as well as foreign models from various sources on and off the base. Make sure that any car you buy has all the equipment required for registration and for driving on base, includou are allowed to ship one POV from CONUS to overing seat belts and child protective restraints. Automobiles seas, at government expense. For DoD civilian other than Italian makes, when bought in Italy, are employees, return shipment is only authorized if a vehicle imported duty free and deliveries can be made to was originally shipped under orders. The vehicle you ship Sigonella. In addition, when buying Italian cars you are enters Italy free of import duty (tax) and IVA (excise tax). exempt from paying the Italian government excise tax. The Italian Ministry of Finance (customs) authorizes DoD Only two U.S. insurance companies are authorized to and NATO personnel to register up to three POVs per insure U.S. vehicles shipped to Italy: USAA and GEICO. family. The second and third vehicles (car, motorcycle, Both companies have offices in the United States, and it is truck or van) are subject to annual Italian property tax. easier to coordinate an insurance policy before your The Italian Department of Motorization defines a arrival if you plan to ship your vehicle. Both companies motor vehicle as either an automobile or a motorcycle also have offices in the local area. with engine power exceeding 1.5 HP and engine size exceeding 50cc. Therefore, if you ship an automobile, in accordance with DoD rules, you can ship one motorcycle or moped with your household goods, but you must pay Italian property tax when it arrives and is registered. All ach service member/DoD civilian must register vehimopeds, motorbikes and motor scooters shipped with cles through the NAS Sigonella’s Motor Vehicle household goods are entered tax free, but must be licensed Registration Office (MVRO). All U.S. autos and motorcyand registered with the Motor Vehicle Registration Office cles must use cover plates, which are similar to standard (MVRO) prior to use on the road. The Personal Property Italian license plates. Shipping Office provides information on how to arrange If you register more than one vehicle, the second and for shipment of your POV. third vehicles are subject to payment of Italian property When turning in your POV for shipment, you must tax, based upon the size of the engine or cubic centimeters ensure that the vehicle identification number (VIN) on and the brake horsepower, ranging from $ 50 to $ 900 per documents matches the physical description of the POV. year. Each year, one month before your registration anniversary month (i.e. register in July and revalidate in June) you will be required to revalidate your registration before you can receive your tax-free petroleum products. Upon receipt of any fees, MVRO will issue your base tags and tax-free petroleum ration card. All vehicles must meet the criteria set forth in NSA Naples Instruction 11240.19 series and NAS Sigonella Instruction 5114.2 series. Vehicles failing to meet inspection criteria will have gas rations suspended until appropriate repairs have been made. Documents required for registration • Registration in sponsor’s name only. • Vehicle for a VIN verification • Valid original vehicle title, previous registration, or certificate of origin (with no liens or with written authorization from the lien holder, acknowledging vehicle description and location and amount and term of lien) • Proof of insurance (originals only)
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