Car inspection in Czechia: when the first one is due and how often
A new passenger car in Czechia needs its first technical inspection within 4 years of first registration, then every 2 years. Where to find the date and how not to miss it.
Checked 1 October 2026
Deadlines for passenger cars
A passenger car must have its periodic technical inspection no later than 4 years after it was first registered, and then at the latest every 2 years.
- New car: first inspection within 4 years of first registration.
- After that: every 2 years.
Where to find the date
The next inspection date is on the report from your last inspection and on the inspection sticker on the number plate. Nobody will remind you of it on their own.
Practical tips
- Book a slot a few weeks ahead — stations fill up before the season.
- Driving without a valid inspection is an offence.
In Remindeer, pick Vehicle inspection and enter the next inspection date. The reminder repeats every 2 years on its own.
Set up a reminder for free