How to register your child's car seat
If your child rides in a car seat, it is recommended that they be registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the car seat manufacturer (if not both).
Registering your car seat is important In the event of a change in federal safety standards or a recall of your product, NHTSA or the manufacturer may contact you immediately to resolve the issue.
The NHTSA form can be found here. To register your car seat with NHTSA, you can mail, fax, or email your car seat registration information to the following address:
US Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Office of Defect Investigation
Correspondent Research Department (NVS-216)
Room W48-301
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.
Washington DC 20590
Fax: (202) 366-1767
Email: [email protected]
Many car seat manufacturers recommend that you also register your products directly on their websites. To find a manufacturer's car seat registration page, Google "car seat registration (manufacturer's name)" and you will be redirected to the appropriate page.
Links to car seat registration:
- Britax
- Cybex
- Evenflow
- skill
- UP baby
Car seat registration is the best way to find out about a recall in the most timely and reliable way – directly from the manufacturer. As a parent, you are responsible for ensuring that your children use car seats that meet the required safety standards.
You can register your seat using the attached card or fill out a simple form on the seat manufacturer's website. If you are moving or relocating, make sure the manufacturer has the most up-to-date contact information for you. This ensures that you are the first to know if there is a problem with your child's car seat.
