Change vehicle data or owner data

After the change in your personal data or the technical details of the vehicle has occurred, submit the data to be changed with the required documents to the competent authority. If necessary, a new registration certificate Part II will be issued to you there.

Contact the responsible licensing authority.

The locally responsible registration authority in the district or city (registration office). In the case of natural persons, responsibility is based on the place of residence of the vehicle owner (in the case of several residences, on the location of the main residence) and in the case of legal entities, tradespeople and self-employed persons with a fixed place of business, on the registered office or the location of the branch office involved.

• Your holder details or vehicle details have changed.
• You must not have any outstanding fees and expenses from previous registration processes of more than EUR 30.
• You must not have any vehicle tax debts of EUR 5 or more. This also includes late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties.

In the event of technical modifications, the necessary expert reports must be submitted.

• if available: completed application forms
• valid identification document, e.g. an identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; if a passport is presented, a current registration certificate must also be submitted;
• valid electronic insurance confirmation (eVB), if applicable
• Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document)
• Valid main inspection and, if applicable, a safety inspection
• If applicable, account details or SEPA mandate for collecting the vehicle tax of the owner

For trailers also

• if available: Trailer register

Depending on which change is made to the vehicle or owner data, you must also submit different documents:

• Relocation to another registration district - vehicle owner remains the same:
  • for a new license plate:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • old license plates for validation of the stamp stickers
    • if already available: new (desired) license plate reserved in advance
    • If already available: new license plates License plates
  • if the previous license plate number is retained:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • Notification that the previous license plate number is to be retained
• Relocation to another registration district - vehicle owner changes:
  • for new license plate:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • old license plates for validation of the stamp stickers
    • if already available: new (desired) license plate reserved in advance
    • If already available: new license plates License plates
  • if the previous license plate number is retained:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • Notification that the previous license plate number is to be retained
• Relocation within the registration district - vehicle owner remains the same:
  • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
• Relocation within the registration district - vehicle owner changes:
  • for new license plate:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • old license plates for cancellation of the stamp stickers
    • if already available: new (desired) license plate reserved in advance
    • If already available: new license plates License plates
  • if the previous license plate number is retained:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • Notification that the previous license plate number is to be retained

If the following vehicle data changes: Vehicle class according to Annex XXIX of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations, change in engine capacity, rated power, fuel type or energy source:

• Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)

If represented by a third party or a third party:

• Written power of attorney and original identification document of the owner; the authorized representative must be able to identify himself/herself with his/her valid identity card or passport.

Depending on the individual case, the vehicle registration authority may request further or other proof from you.

• Registration certificate part I (formerly vehicle registration document),

• Registration certificate part II (formerly vehicle registration document),

• For companies, additionally business registration or extract from the commercial register,

• Identity card or passport with registration certificate from the residents' registration office or (for foreign citizens) foreign identity card and registration certificate from the residents' registration office.

If you authorize a third party to enter the change, they will need a written power of attorney from you. They must also present a copy of your identity document to the registration authority. The third party must have the relevant identity document with them in order to identify themselves.

Additionally for technical modifications:

• If applicable, an expert opinion from an officially recognized expert for motor vehicle traffic or a technical service or an acceptance certificate from a test engineer of an officially recognized monitoring organization,

• If applicable, operating license from the parts manufacturer,

• Proof of the general inspection,

• if the vehicle type has changed, a new electronic insurance confirmation.

The competent registration authority must be informed immediately of any changes to vehicle data or owner data.

• § 15 Fahrzeugzulassungsverordnung (FZV)
• Anlage Gebührennummer 221 Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt)

• Contradiction

• Written form required: Yes

• Personal appearance required: No

23.01.2025