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Notification of Commencement of Operation of Passenger Car Washing and Lubricating Facilities

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION

Description

This procedure concerns the notification of the commencement of operation of passenger car washing and lubricating facilities. It also concerns the amendment of the initial notification as well as the notification of change of the activity operator.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regions
Digital provision pointsNational Single Digital Gateway – gov.grNotify Business
Number of Documents0
Cost~ 100 - 200 €
Process Diagram

Conditions

Business formation (individual, corporate). *For company establishment see the link below
Related link
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

For the notification of commencement of operation: Fulfilment of conditions and requirements in accordance with Presidential Decree 455/1976 (location, installations, building, electro-mechanical equipment, signage etc.).

For the start of a car wash and/or a vehicle lubricant operation: Submission by the body of the initial (new) notification activity and maintenance of a copy of the notification in the site of the activity.

All required evidence, as well as a copy of both the amendment of the notification and the notifications preceding the amendment shall be kept in a file (For the notification of an amendment or a change of the activity operator).

For the change of the installation of the car wash and/or the lubrication of vehicles or the change of the activity body: Submission of notification of the change and maintenance of a copy of this notification in the area of the activity.

No supporting documents shall be provided when submitting the change notification. The operator of the activity must keep a file with the required supporting documents, a copy of both the notification of the change and the notifications that have preceded the change and the evidence of submission of all notifications in the area of activity.

Fees / Imposts

  • For the submission of the initial notification for each car wash activity (a) or (b) vehicle lubricant the amount is one hundred euros ( € 100.00). No fee is required for notification of closure, change of entity or change of another notified item other than the place where the activity is carried out.
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
    Fee link
    https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

  • For the submission of the initial notification for each car wash activity (a) or (b) vehicle lubricant the amount is one hundred euros ( € 200.00). No fee is required for notification of closure, change of entity or change of another notified item other than the place where the activity is carried out.
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Fee link
    https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
    Ministry of Digital Governance LogoEUGO LogoGovGR Logo
    Notification of Commencement of Operation of Passenger Car Washing and Lubricating Facilities
    What you will need
    1Notification of the old operator of the activity in case of change of the operator of the activity.Notification/Announcement
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    2Notification of the new operator of the activity in case of change of the operator of the activityNotification/Announcement
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    3Proof of submission of notification.Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    4Proof of submission of notification of the old activity body.Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    5Proof of submission of the notification of the new operator of the activity.Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    6Print personalized information from myAADE, showing the start date of the car wash and/or vehicle lubricant establishment.Tax certificates
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    7Print personalized information from myAADE, showing the start date of the car wash and/or vehicle oil lubricant service under the new exploiter.Tax certificates
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    8Certificate of the main use area by a private engineer according to paragraph 8 of article 107 of Law 4495/2017, which indicates the exact location of the property, the total area of the main space after its annexes, The Land use attestation by the relevant Building Service and explicitly confirms that the site is legally existing in relation to the construction and use as a car wash and/or lubricating vehicle and meets all the conditions for its operation as a car wash and/or vehicle lubricant; in accordance with the current building regulations, the fire protection regulation, the current general and specific urban planning provisions, as well as the building specifications of the legislation specific to the activity. The above certificate is accompanied by: I) copies of all public documents on urban legality (building permit, revision or update of building permit, approval of small scale building works, decision to exclude from demolition, authorization of legalization, Confirmation of the completion of the procedure for suspension of penalties or of payment of 30% of the single special fine, etc.) and II) copies of approved floor plans of the area to be operated by the car wash and/or lubricating vehicle activity, in which all its premises are reflected.Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    9Solemn declaration of Law 1599/1986 of the new operator of the activity that he has the legal right to operate the car wash and/or lubricating vehicles.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    10A solemn declaration by the establishment body stating that there is no block of flats regulation.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    11Approval of a traffic connection, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Royal Decree 465/1970 in case the car wash and/or vehicle lubricant is established in an area outside an approved city plan.Approval
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    12Solemn declaration by the competent legal engineer that the approved traffic connection of the activity was implemented in accordance with its approved plans (deposited when the car wash and/or vehicle lubricant is established in an area outside an approved city plan).Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    13Technical report by the competent describing the layout of the activity according to its type, equipment, specifications and standards followed and the practices adopted. The technical report shall certify by the competent engineer according to law that the activity is in accordance with the Presidential Decree 455/1976 (a’ 169) and the case-by-case decrees.Drawings/studies by an engineer/architect
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    14Floor plans of the car wash and/or lubricating vehicle areas that accompany the technical report of the competent engineer in which all the details of its construction and operation are reflected, the sound insulation measures, electrical lighting and the mechanical installations within it.Floor plan
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    15Topographic of the area accompanying the technical report of the competent engineer, where points of interest and distances of activity are noted, for the determination of compliance with the minimum safety distances, according to the specific conditions of location, existing in the legislation on car wash and/or lubricating vehicles.Topographical drawing
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    16Decision to be included in the Environmental standards , according to the Joint Ministerial Decision No. 52891/26.09.2013 (B’ 2446) by the Transport and Communications Department of the relevant Regional Unit, where the car wash and/or lubricant vehicle is subjected to.Environmental Compliance Receipt
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    17Decision to be included in the Environmental standards , according to the Joint Ministerial Decision No. 52891/26.09.2013 (B’ 2446) by the Transport and Communications Department of the relevant Regional Unit, where the car wash and/or lubricant vehicle is subjected to.Environmental Compliance Receipt
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    18Proof of payment the relevant fee.Fee
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    19Certificate of registration of the fields in the Digital Register of Laundry and/or vehicle Lubricants of the Ministry of infrastructure and Transport in accordance with Ministerial Decision No. 59388/940/2020 (B’ 5407).Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    20Certificate of registration of the car wash and/or vehicle lubricant in the Digital Register of the Ministry of infrastructure and Transport according to Ministerial Decision No. 59388/940/2020 (B’ 5407).Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    21Form for the modification of data concerning the new operator of the activity in the Electronic waste Register, as well as copies of the electronic submissions of the annual waste reports for the years of operation of the activity according to no. 43942/4026/2016 etc. (B΄2992).Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    22Registration form in the Electronic waste Register of the operator of the activity, as well as copies of the electronic submissions of the annual waste reports for the years of operation of the activity according to no. 43942/4026/2016 etc. (B΄2992).Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    23A solemn declaration by the operator of the activity that the regulation of the block of flats does not prohibit the use of the space for the operation of the washing machine and/or lubricating vehicles.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons

    Legislation

    • Description
      As amended and still in force Notification as a procedure (in general), notification of amendment and of change of the operator
      Legal references
      Link

    • Description
      Definition of terms and conditions for the creation, development, operation and maintenance of a digital register of operating crews and managers of such, vehicle stations, lubricants, washing machines and other related vehicle servicing facilities and any other necessary details.
      Legal references
      Link

    • Description
      On the terms and conditions for the establishment and operation of car stations and the installation of car washing machines - lubricants, fuel pumps and the conditions for granting the required permits.
      Legal references
      Link

    • Description
      Environmental licensing of projects and activities, regulation of illegal buildings in connection with environmental balance creation and other provisions of the Ministry of Environment
      Legal references
      Link

    • Description
      Determination of procedure, content and supporting documents, administrative fee and penalties for the notification of operation of washing machines and/or vehicle lubricants.
      Legal references
      Link

    • Description
      Model Environmental Commitments for the activities: Repair shops, body shops , vehicle (truck, car and motorcycle) washing and lubrication shops classified in the “Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles” subgroup of Group 9 under Ministerial Decision 1958/12.
      Legal references
      Link

    • Description
      Organization and operation of the electronic waste register, in accordance with the provisions of article 42 of Law 4042/2012 (a 24), as in force.
      Legal references
      Link

    About

    Process code
    834452
    NACE code
    45.2
    Description of NACE code
    Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

    Other Information

    Languages supported
    EnglishGreek
    Ways of provision
    Establishment

    Remarks

    The procedure is provided by the Transport and Communications Directorates of the concerned Regional units of the country. The service is provided digitally either through gov.gr (currently only for the region of Attica - gradually other regions will join) or through notify business.

    ID: 834452

    Name: Notification of Commencement of Operation of Passenger Car Washing and Lubricating Facilities

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