Applying for vehicle registration for used cars from an EU country
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzThe registration of a vehicle that has already been registered in the EU or EEA is possible upon application. The registration is issued by the responsible registration authority. If you buy a new or used vehicle abroad or move to Germany with a vehicle registered to you abroad, you must apply for registration for this vehicle.
Registering a vehicle that was previously registered abroad is more time-consuming than registering a new vehicle or transferring a registration, as more documents are required.
District administrations and city administrations of the independent cities and, in some cases, the large cities belonging to the district.
- Completed application forms, if applicable
- Valid identification document (identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; if passport is presented, also a current registration certificate)
- Foreign vehicle documents, if applicable,
- foreign license plates (if available)
- Purchase contract/invoice
- CoC papers (incl. emission class / emission key) or if not available: Expert opinion according to § 21 StVZO
- Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB)
- Bank details for vehicle tax (SEPA direct debit mandate)
- Proof of inspection according to § 29 StVZO (usually main and exhaust emission test)
Further information can be obtained from your local registration authority.
Further documents if necessary, e.g:
- if you are represented by a third party: your written power of attorney and your identity document (original); the authorized representative must be able to identify himself/herself with a valid identity card/passport.
- if you are a minor: the written declaration of consent of the legal guardians and their identity documents (in the original); if applicable, a certificate of sole custody (so-called "negative certificate") for single parents
The fee is charged in accordance with the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt). The amount depends on various factors. Information can be obtained on a case-by-case basis from the local licensing authority
Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
Fee regulations for road traffic measures (GebOSt)
Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (-StVZO-)
If you have vehicle tax arrears or arrears of fees and expenses from previous registration processes, the registration authority will refuse registration until you have paid these.
If someone is registering your vehicle on your behalf, the authorized representative must present a written power of attorney from you. This must also contain a declaration of consent that the registration authority may inform the authorized representative of any outstanding fees and expenses.
04.12.2023
Your responsible office:
Kreisverwaltung Germersheim - Kreisverwaltung Germersheim - FB 42 - Straßenverkehr, Kfz-Zulassung
Address
Luitpoldplatz 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Building access
Lift available, wheelchair accessible
Visitor address
17er-Straße 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Building access
Lift available, wheelchair accessible
Visitor address
Gartenstraße 8
76870 Kandel
Remark:
Branch office of KV Germersheim
76870 Kandel
Remark:
Branch office of KV Germersheim
Building access
Lift available, wheelchair accessible
Contact
Telephone
07274 53329
Website
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday 13:30 - 16:00
Thursday 13:30 - 18:00
Closing time for vehicle registration / driving license office:
one hour before the end of opening hours
For the registration offices in Germersheim and Kandel as well as the driving license office in Germersheim, it is possible to reserve an appointment online via the ► website of the district.
Contact person
Visitor address
17er-Straße 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Address
Luitpoldplatz 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Position
Vehicle registration
Responsible for:
- Germersheim:
- Apply for a new vehicle registration from an EU country
- Apply for a short-term license plate
- Apply for registration certificate part II
- Apply for seasonal license plates for vehicles
- Apply for variable license plates
- Applying for a license plate for electric vehicles
- Applying for export license plates for vehicles
- Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I
- Applying for the registration of a vehicle on public roads
- Applying for vehicle registration for used cars from an EU country
- Applying for vehicle registration for used vehicles from non-EU countries
- Applying for vehicle registration with a foreign license plate
- Approval for 100km/h for motor vehicles with trailers (combinations)
- Change vehicle data or owner data
- Fine dust sticker/ environmental sticker Information
- License plate number: red 07 (classic car)
- License plate: Additional plate for bicycle carrier or load
- License plate: Apply for a small license plate
- License plate: Oldtimer (H) Application
- License plate: green license plate
- License plate: red 06 (dealers, manufacturers, workshops)
- License plates: Assigning license plates
- License plates: License plates - extend
- License plates: Reserve the license plate of your choice
- Motor vehicle: Replace registration certificate part II - information on readiness for collection
- Obtaining an e-badge for e-vehicles from abroad
- Vehicle registration: Re-registration in another registration district with application for a new license plate
- Vehicle: Dispose of end-of-life vehicle (certificate of destruction)
- View Vehicle Sale
Address
Luitpoldplatz 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Visitor address
17er-Straße 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Fax
07274 53-15440
Position
Vehicle registration
Responsible for:
- Germersheim:
- Apply for a new vehicle registration from an EU country
- Apply for registration certificate part II
- Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I
- Applying for the registration of a vehicle on public roads
- Applying for vehicle registration for used cars from an EU country
- Applying for vehicle registration for used vehicles from non-EU countries
- Applying for vehicle registration with a foreign license plate
- Approval for 100km/h for motor vehicles with trailers (combinations)
- Change vehicle data or owner data
- Motor vehicle: Replace registration certificate part II - information on readiness for collection
- Vehicle registration: Re-registration in another registration district with application for a new license plate
Address
Luitpoldplatz 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Visitor address
Gartenstraße 8
76870 Kandel
76870 Kandel
Telephone
07275 960-143
Fax
07275 960-140
Position
Vehicle registration
Responsible for:
- Germersheim:
- Apply for a new vehicle registration from an EU country
- Apply for registration certificate part II
- Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I
- Applying for the registration of a vehicle on public roads
- Applying for vehicle registration for used cars from an EU country
- Applying for vehicle registration for used vehicles from non-EU countries
- Applying for vehicle registration with a foreign license plate
- Approval for 100km/h for motor vehicles with trailers (combinations)
- Change vehicle data or owner data
- Motor vehicle: Replace registration certificate part II - information on readiness for collection
- Vehicle registration: Re-registration in another registration district with application for a new license plate
Address
Luitpoldplatz 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Visitor address
17er-Straße 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Telephone
07274 53-324
Position
Vehicle registration
Responsible for:
- Germersheim:
- Apply for a new vehicle registration from an EU country
- Apply for a short-term license plate
- Apply for registration certificate part II
- Apply for seasonal license plates for vehicles
- Apply for variable license plates
- Apply for vehicle registration information (holder information) as an authorized person
- Applying for a license plate for electric vehicles
- Applying for export license plates for vehicles
- Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I
- Applying for the registration of a vehicle on public roads
- Applying for vehicle registration for used cars from an EU country
- Applying for vehicle registration for used vehicles from non-EU countries
- Applying for vehicle registration with a foreign license plate
- Approval for 100km/h for motor vehicles with trailers (combinations)
- Change vehicle data or owner data
- Fine dust sticker/ environmental sticker Information
- License plate number: red 07 (classic car)
- License plate: Additional plate for bicycle carrier or load
- License plate: Apply for a small license plate
- License plate: Oldtimer (H) Application
- License plate: green license plate
- License plate: red 06 (dealers, manufacturers, workshops)
- License plates: Assigning license plates
- License plates: License plates - extend
- License plates: Reserve the license plate of your choice
- Motor vehicle: Replace registration certificate part II - information on readiness for collection
- Obtaining an e-badge for e-vehicles from abroad
- Vehicle registration: Re-registration in another registration district with application for a new license plate
- Vehicle: Dispose of end-of-life vehicle (certificate of destruction)
Visitor address
17er Straße 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Address
Luitpoldplatz 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Position
Vehicle registration
Responsible for:
- Germersheim:
- Apply for a new vehicle registration from an EU country
- Apply for registration certificate part II
- Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I
- Applying for the registration of a vehicle on public roads
- Applying for vehicle registration for used cars from an EU country
- Applying for vehicle registration for used vehicles from non-EU countries
- Applying for vehicle registration with a foreign license plate
- Approval for 100km/h for motor vehicles with trailers (combinations)
- Change vehicle data or owner data
- Motor vehicle: Replace registration certificate part II - information on readiness for collection
- Vehicle registration: Re-registration in another registration district with application for a new license plate