Vehicle registration: Re-registration in another registration district with application for a new license plate

Transfer of a vehicle within Mainz with change of owner:inside

• Valid original identity card or passport of the person keeping the vehicle
• Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
• Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document)
• Electronic insurance confirmation (7-digit eVB code)
• the previous license plates
• Proof of valid general inspection (if not noted on registration certificate part I)
• SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax (form available in the "Forms" section at the bottom of this page or at your local registration office)

If represented by an authorized person, additionally

• ID document of the authorized person (and the person granting power of attorney)
• Signed declaration of power of attorney

In the case of registration for minors, additionally

• written consent of both legal guardians
• identity documents of the legal guardians
• Custody judgment, if applicable

The following documents are also required for commercial licenses:

For companies entered in the commercial register

• Extract from the commercial register (at the local court) / business registration (not older than 3 years in each case)
• Power of attorney of the managing director or authorized signatory with ID (copy) in the case of registration by a third party
• ID of the authorized person
• For the cab or car rental industry: original or copy of the license certificate

For liberal professions (e.g. lawyers, doctors)

• If possible, current proof of freelance status or self-employment

For professions with business registration (e.g. e. K.)

• Business registration (not older than 3 years; if necessary, have the trade office confirm that it is up to date)
• For cab or car rental business: original or copy of license certificate

For registered associations (e. V.)

• Extract from the register of associations
• Power of attorney of the person representing with ID (copies) in the case of registration by third parties
• ID of the authorized person

For companies under civil law (GbR)

• Overview of all shareholders (shareholder agreement)
• Power of attorney and declaration as to which natural person is to be authorized (signed by all partners)
• Identification of all shareholders
• For cab or rental car business: original or copy of license certificate

Special vehicle use

• If the business suggests a special vehicle use (cab, rental car, self-drive rental vehicle, public bus, passenger transport), the completed and signed "Vehicle use" form (form in the "Forms" section at the bottom of this page or available from the local licensing authority)

• Transfer of a vehicle with a foreign, German license plate to Mainz with change of holder:innenwechsel
  Standard fee: 30.30 euros
• Transfer of a vehicle with a foreign, German license plate to Mainz without change of holder
  Standard fee: 28.30 euros
• Additional fees may apply depending on the individual case.
• The fees do not include the costs for license plates.