Vehicle Registration

All vehicles are registered through the 31st Security Forces Squadron Aviano Motor Vehicle Regristration office. All personally owned vehicles and all government owned vehicles are assigned two plates: an AFI plate number (which is virtual), and physical cover plates that our office will issue out. Each sponsor is permitted a maximum of 3 vehicles at one time.

When you initially register vehicles on Aviano AB, they will likely be registered as one of the following categories:

Primary Vehicles

A primary vehicle is either the only vehicle a member has. If the member has multiple vehicles, it is advised that they make the primary vehicle the one that has the most horsepower. This is because primary vehicles are exempt from Italian annual road tax. Primary vehicles also will receive a fuel rations card that saves around 22% on fuel. These wiil be distinguished by the AFI plates, which will start with “U-XXXXX.”

Secondary Vehicles

A secondary vehicle is usually a second or third vehicle a member has registered. They will pay Italian annual road tax (bollo) on each secondary vehicle and the vehicles registration will be set to expire when the road taxes expire. These will be distinguished by the AFI plates, which will start with a “2U-XXXXX.”

Motorcycles

Any individual attempting to register a motorcycle will make contact with their motorcycle safety representative to gain a special endorsement on their AFI license. All motorcycles will be registered as secondary vehicles and will be distinguished by the AFI plates “2U-XXXXM”

Initial Vehicle Registration
Please refer to our in-processing sheet for details and links to register your inbound vehicles.

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9 Steps to Register your POV

  • 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
  • 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
  • Power of Attorney (POA)
    A POA is required when sponsor is not present. You may obtain a POA at your local legal office.
  • 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
  • Fee
    Bring 5 Euro for the initial registration fee when picking up vehicle registration and to cover plate fee. (Must be exact change)
  • Vehicle Pickup/License Plate Installation
    Return to the VPC to install cover plates and pick-up vehicle
  • 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.
  • Vehicle registration & gas card
    Return to Pass and Registration to submit your safety inspection form and pick-up Gas Card.
  • 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

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