Vehicles of Historic Interest Certification
With more than 60 years of experience in classic vehicles, Museu do Caramulo, through the Abel and João de Lacerda Foundation, is an officially recognized entity, by Order 10 298/2001, of 05/17 of the DGV to Certify Vehicles of Historic Interest.
The Certificate is a quality seal to authenticate a Vehicle of Historic Interest, recognising it as a Classic or a Future Classic, namely with insurers in case of conflict. It also allows the vehicle to circulate in Reduced Emission Zones.
According to Decree-Law 144/2017, all vehicles over 30 years old that are certified by Museu do Caramulo as Vehicles of Historic Interest, are now exempt from the Mandatory Periodic Inspection (IPO).
Body – It should have no modifications and be well maintained, with no rust spots or dents. The paintwork, chrome, rubbers and glass areas should be in good condition, scratch-free and uniform in colour.
Soft top – On convertible vehicles, the soft tops must be fully functional and without tears or any other type of deterioration
Upholstery – The upholstery and interior padding must be in good condition, without tears and made of materials that match the model
Instrument panel – Everything must be original, in good working order and in proper condition (cleaned on the inside)
Windshield wiper – The whole system must be in perfect working condition and the wiper blades must be capable of removing water from the windshield
Lighting – The headlamps and taillights must be period correct, of proper brand, in perfect working order and equal to each other when in pairs. In case of older vehicles, additional turning signals may be fitted, provided they do not damage the structure of the vehicle
Chassis – The chassis must be clean and well maintained
Suspension – The suspension system should work properly and be original
Wheels – Special wheels may be fitted provided they are period correct (e.g. Minilite wheels). They must be in good condition, with the respective hub/center caps, when applicable, the tyres must comply with the measurements stated in the documentation and must be of the same size and make as each other.
Steering – The steering wheel must be original or a period correct option, and should have no play.
Brakes – The brakes should be in perfect working condition and fully efficient
Engine – The engine should be in good condition, clean, without any oil leaks, without excessive noise or excessive smoke emissions.
Fuel System – The fuel system should be the original one.
Transmission – The transmission should be kept clean, lubricated and well maintained
Electrical system – The electrical system should be the original one.
Other – All options fitted to the car, such as radios, additional headlights, antennas, etc, should be period correct.
Additional elements may be requested should there be any doubts as to the conditions of the vehicle to be certified.
Certifications
Classics (over 30 years) and Future Classics (beteween 20 and 29 years) – € 75,00
Renovations (vehicles) – € 75,00
Motorcycles – € 45,00
Renovations (motorcycles) – € 45,00
Declarations
Declaration of Period License Plates (Private owners) – € 120,00
Declaration of Period License Plates (Clubs/ Club Associates) – € 100,00
Declaration for IUC purposes (Private owners) – € 30,00
Declaration for IUC purposes (Clubs/ Club Associates) – € 25,00
For IUC purposes it is only necessary for vehicles imported outside the European Union.
Others
Certification Plate (customized with vehicle data) – € 25,00
Certificate Reissue – € 20,00
Museum Friends – Discount of € 5 on the values of the table.
2026
January
10 – Aveiro, Guimarães, Leiria e Lisboa
17 – Funchal, Porto e Viseu
24 – Vila Real e Lisboa
31 – Porto
February
7 – Bragança, Guarda/Covilhã, Lisboa e Portalegre
14 – Algarve, Castelo Branco, Funchal e Porto
21 – Aveiro, Braga, Coimbra, Évora e Lisboa
28 – Chaves
March
7 – Aveiro, Leiria, Lisboa, Porto e Torres Novas
14 – Guimarães, Funchal e Rio Maior
21 – Lisboa e Viana do Castelo
28 – Porto
April
4 – Lisboa
11 – Algarve, Aveiro, Coimbra e Funchal
18 – Braga, Vila Real, Lisboa, Porto e Viseu
May
2 – Guarda/Covilhã
9 – Bragança, Évora e Lisboa
16 – Aveiro, Guimarães, Castelo Branco, Funchal e Porto
23 – Chaves, Leiria, Lisboa e Portalegre
30 – Porto
June
6 – Algarve, Braga e Rio Maior
13 – Aveiro, Funchal, Lisboa e Porto
20 – Coimbra e Viana do Castelo
27 – Lisboa
Jully
4 – Torres Novas e Viseu
11 – Aveiro, Funchal, Lisboa e Porto
18 – Guimarães, Vila Real e Leiria
25 – Algarve e Lisboa
August
1 – Porto
8 – Aveiro, Braga, Bragança, Coimbra, Évora, Funchal e Lisboa
22 – Castelo Branco, Chaves, Guarda/Covilhã, Lisboa e Porto
September
12 – Guimarães, Funchal, Lisboa e Porto
19 – Algarve, Aveiro, Leiria e Rio Maior
26 – Lisboa, Portalegre e Viseu
October
10 – Coimbra
17 – Aveiro, Braga, Funchal, Lisboa e Porto
24 – Vila Real, Lisboa e Viana do Castelo
November
7 – Viseu
14 – Aveiro, Guimarães, Castelo Branco, Funchal, Lisboa e Torres Novas
21 – Algarve, Bragança, Évora e Porto
28 – Chaves, Lisboa e Porto
December
5 – Braga, Funchal, Guarda/Covilhã, Lisboa e Porto
12 – Aveiro e Leiria
19 – Coimbra, Lisboa, Portalegre, Porto e Rio Maior
Vehicles produced until 1918 – 10 years
Vehicles produced from 1919 to 1945 – 8 years
Vehicles produced from 1946 to 1959 – 6 years
Vehicles produced after 1960 – 4 years
Vehicles with less than 30 years (Future Classics) – 2 years
Telephone +351 232 861 270
Cellphone +351 910 931 915
Certifications can be made at Museu do Caramulo or other places, under appointment.