Handover Protocol in Czechia 2026: Apartment and Car — What to Put in Writing
A handover protocol (předávací protokol) records the moment a flat or car is physically transferred. The main contract sets rights and price; the protocol proves condition and what was handed over. For foreigners, clear Czech paperwork also supports residence and registration processes.
Create a Czech rental agreement with handover support
English-guided lease — Czech PDF; extended tiers include handover elements.
Full page: Rental Agreement in the Czech Republic →
What the protocol is for
Documents date, parties, condition, meter readings (flat) or mileage (car), keys and documents received.
Without it, disputes about damage, missing items or deposit return are harder to resolve.
Flat handover
- Meter readings for electricity, gas, water.
- Photos of existing damage.
- List of keys and equipment.
- Link to deposit (kauce) conditions in the lease.
Car handover
- Mileage and visible defects.
- Keys, remote, technical certificate.
- Cross-check VIN with purchase contract.
Standard move-in/move-out or private car transfer.
Major damage claims, commercial lease, contested deposit.
Selling or buying a car?
Purchase contract plus handover checklist — Czech PDF.
All guides for foreigners
- Open rental form (EN) →
- Open car sale form (EN) →
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