Starting in 2027, the fee for deleting a vehicle from the Estonian register will rise significantly to 800 euros for lost or destroyed vehicles. Currently, this fee stands at just 15 euros and is expected to be free in 2025. This considerable increase is intended to discourage individuals from illegally dismantling vehicles to avoid costs associated with legitimate registration removal.

In 2026, there will be a transient period where the fee will return to 15 euros, serving as a temporary measure before the substantial hike comes into effect. The government aims to curb the abuse of the administrative process by making it financially unviable to misuse the registration deletion system, which is designed for responsible vehicle owners.

Dismissing vehicles with a dismantling certificate will remain fee-free, allowing responsible owners to manage their vehicles appropriately without incurring additional costs. This policy change aims to strike a balance between deterring fraudulent practices and supporting legitimate vehicle dismantling and removal processes.