Editing Importing Lotus UK to Spain Post Brexit (section)

==== How to get a CoC ====
The recommended first step to obtain a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for a Lotus is to contact your local Lotus dealer and ask them to request and supply the document on your behalf. In many cases, dealers can access the manufacturer systems directly and may simplify the process. If this route is not successful, you can then contact Lotus Customer Care directly, typically via email or by phone through their UK headquarters, with requests often handled. You will need to provide your vehicle’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), proof of ownership such as the V5C or purchase invoice, and your contact details, and sometimes identification. The CoC usually costs between €150 and €200 and is delivered within one to three weeks, depending on the vehicle and availability of records. It is typically issued as a PDF and signed by Lotus. However, for vehicles registered after 01/01/2021 (post-Brexit), the CoC alone may not be sufficient for registration in Spain, and it is advisable to request additional documentation at the same time, such as a homologation codes letter, technical conformity letter, type approval confirmation, and signatory authorisation. Keeping all correspondence is important, as it may be required by ITV during the registration process.