Online Vignette Check
Free service β official data from CNAIR
Vignette Check Online β Free
Check the validity of your vignette by entering your license plate number and chassis number (VIN) on the official CNAIR platform. The result appears in a few seconds and shows whether your vignette is active, expired, or non-existent.
You will be redirected to the official CNAIR website β the check is free
If you don't have the chassis number handy, you can try purchasing a 1-day vignette on erovinieta.ro β the system will automatically check if you already have an active one and notify you, without needing the chassis number.
Frequently asked questions
What is a vignette and when do I need one?
The vignette (rovinieta) is the road usage tax for national roads and highways in Romania. It is mandatory for all vehicles traveling on national roads (DN), European roads (E), and highways (A). You do not need a vignette within city limits or on communal/county roads.
How much does a vignette cost in 2026?
For passenger cars (category A): 1 day β 3 EUR (~15 lei), 7 days β 7 EUR (~35 lei), 30 days β 13 EUR (~65 lei), 90 days β 21 EUR (~105 lei), 12 months β 28 EUR (~140 lei). Prices vary depending on the vehicle category (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H). You can pay online at erovinieta.ro or at authorized points of sale.
What happens if I don't have a valid vignette?
The fine for not having a vignette ranges from 250 lei to 9,000 lei, depending on the vehicle category. For passenger cars (category A), the standard fine is approximately 1,000 lei. Detection is automatic through ANPR cameras installed on national roads and highways β you don't need to be pulled over by police.
Can I check the vignette without the chassis number?
The official CNAIR check requires both the license plate number and the chassis number (VIN). A workaround: on erovinieta.ro, if you try to buy a 1-day vignette entering only the license plate number, the system will automatically check if an active one already exists and notify you. This way you can find out if you have a vignette without entering the VIN.
Where can I find the cheapest gas station before my trip?
On PretCarburant.ro you can compare prices from 1499 gas stations in Romania. Use the interactive map or stations nearby to find the cheapest station in your area. You can save 15-25 lei on every 50-litre fill-up.
About checking the vignette online
The vignette check is done free of charge on the official CNAIR (National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration) platform. The service is available 24/7 and works by querying the national database. You need two pieces of information: the full license plate number (e.g. B 123 ABC) and the vehicle chassis number (VIN β 17 alphanumeric characters). After the check, you will receive instant confirmation whether the vignette is active, the remaining validity period, and the vehicle category.
The vignette is mandatory on all national roads, European roads, and highways in Romania. Within city limits and on communal or county roads, the vignette is not required. Detection of vehicles without a vignette is done automatically through ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras installed on the national road network. Fines are issued automatically and arrive by mail at the owner's address.
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