All vehicles are registered through the 31st Security Forces Squadron AMVRO. All personally owned vehicles and all government owned vehicles are assigned an AFI plate number to the vehicle. Each active duty member, logistically supported civilian, and contractor is permitted a maximum of 3 vehicle registrations at one time. The primary vehicle receives fuel rations and will not pay annual Italian road tax. Secondary vehicles are NOT authorized fuel rations and WILL pay annual Italian road tax. Annual renewal of your registration is also required to receive a new gas card each year for your primary vehicle. ALL vehicles must be current and up to date to received fuel rations. Appointments will only be made for initial registrations and vehicle transfers.

Number of Allowed Vehicles Registered

You are only allowed to have maximum of three vehicles registered at one time, as well as three per tour.  If you ship, salvage, or sell, one of the vehicles and plan on buying another vehicle after already meeting the three vehicles per tour, please call Pass and Registration a minimum one day prior to request a vehicle unlock.  The request is sent to Naples, the central MVRO headquarters which can take up to a day to complete the request.

Motorcycles

If you have a motorcycle shipped here via TMO, you will not be allowed to pick up the vehicle from TMO until the vehicle is registered. In order for your motorcycle to be registered you will need to visit AMVRO with your vehicle title or previous registration, insurance, and your T-1 (customs form) from TMO inbound. If you have three vehicles already registered TMO WILL NOT deliver the motorcycle with your household goods. If that happens, the two options available to you in order to have your motorcycle delivered are to either sell one of your previous registered vehicles, or pay an importation fee. If you decide to pay the importation fee, the fee is 33% of the vehicle's worth plus 22% sales tax. The vehicle must be stored in your garage or a storage facility at your own expense for the duration of your tour in Italy. The Motorcycle will not be allowed to be driven or registered during the rest of your tour. Once you are ready to PCS, you will be able to ship your motorcycle through household goods after TMO has verified your vehicle was never registered in the AFI system. In all other cases for motorcycle registrations, please make contact with your Unit Motorcycle Representative first. It is highly recommended before purchasing a motorcycle you ensure you meet your state’s requirements. This will save you time and money.

9 Steps to Register your POV

  1. Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) Email
    Once you’re notified by email that your vehicle has arrived establish your insurance policy and contact AMVRO. You will need to complete a customs declaration(302 form) form to receive your vehicle. Your 302 customs form will be sent to customs along with all associated vehicles. You will receive a notification of coverplate assignment which allows you to pick up the vehicle. Contact AMVRO at: 0434 30 4858 Contact VPC at: 0434 65 1106
  2. Establish Insurance Policies
    You will need to cover your vehicle with a European coverage plan. There are 2 options available: USAA and GEICO.
    • USAA will need: 1) Sponsor’s name 2) VIN, Year, Make, Model of vehicle
    •  GEICO-Clements (website). You will need your Codice Fiscale
  3. Power of Attorney (POA) 
    A POA is required when sponsor is not present. You may obtain a POA at your local legal office.
  4. Complete registration application/Schedule your appointment
    Complete online application located on the 31 SFS Pass and Registration SharePoint utilizing CAC. In lieu of a SharePoint appointment, you may walk-in to complete the paper application.
    • Proof of insurance is needed at the time the application is being filled out
    • If you would like to register your vehicle as your primary vehicle, and the primary vehicle spot is already filled, the primary vehicle must be transferred to the  secondary vehicle. Vehicle swap requirements
    • Applications will take 24 to 48 hours to process
    • You will receive an email or phone call when your application is complete and can return to Pass and Registration to pick up your new vehicle registration and plates
  5. Fee
    Bring 5 Euro for the initial registration fee when picking up  vehicle registration and to cover plate fee. (Must be exact change)
  6. Vehicle Pickup/License Plate Installation
    Return to the VPC to install cover plates and pick-up vehicle
  7. Vehicle Safety Inspection
    Once you have received your vehicle immediately obtain a vehicle safety inspection. This is conducted at 31st LRS POV Inspection Tent located behind the commissary inside of a green tent, on the same road as Outdoor Recreation. Regardless the status of the vehicle, ALL VEHICLES WILL RECEIVE AN INITIAL SAFETY INSPECTIONS. Vehicles 6 years or older require a safety inspection annually.
  8. Vehicle registration & gas card
    Return to Pass and Registration to submit your safety inspection form and pick-up Gas Card.
  9. NATO Forces Fuel Card
    Take your fuel card authorization to the Area F AAFES BX customer service area. You will recieve NATO Forces Fuel Card in order to purchase tax-free fuel in the local economy which can save you 40% at the pumps.

NATO Forces Fuel Card

Automotive fuel (gasoline and diesel) is made available to Department of Defense (DoD) and NATO personnel in Italy on a tax-free basis at comparable rates to those in the U.S. The NATO Forces Fuel Card will provide more convenience to all personnel in Italy and will also help to eliminate fraud. 

The card can only be utilized at ENI/AGIP gas stations in Italy and a list of all authorized gas stations can be found at www.stationfinder.eni.com

Fuel Allotment

Monthly fuel rations for DoD and NATO personnel depend on the primary registered vehicle's engine size, engine base horsepower and fuel requirement. Your monthly tax-free fuel authorization ranges from 100 liters to 400 liters max for automobiles while rations for motorcycles may not exceed 200 liters. Consumption beyond the authorized ration or for an authorized fuel type will result in an automatic charge to the fuel card for the full product rate with all taxes included.

For more information, visit the NATO Force Fuel Card website at: bit.ly/NATOFuel