Re-registering a vehicle with the same owner

The district administrations and city administrations of the independent cities and, in some cases, the large cities belonging to the district are responsible.

• The vehicle is currently not in use.
• There has been no change of owner.
• 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.

• Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document)
• Valid electronic insurance confirmation (eVB)
• Valid general inspection and, if applicable, safety inspection
• Valid identification document, e.g. identity card or passport of the vehicle owner
  • If the passport is presented, a current registration certificate as well
• Account details or SEPA mandate for collecting the vehicle tax of the vehicle owner
• if available: completed application forms

If necessary, the following must also be submitted:

If you wish to use a new license plate:

• Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
• if already available: new (desired) license plate reserved in advance including PIN

If you are represented by a third party or a third party:

• written power of attorney and original identification document of the holder; the authorized person himself must be able to identify himself with his valid identity card or passport.

In the case of re-registration for minors:

• the written declaration of consent of the legal guardians and their original identity cards; if applicable, a certificate of sole custody ("negative certificate") in the case of single parents

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

Fees for re-registration are charged by the licensing authorities on the basis of the scale of fees for road traffic measures.

• Fee regulations for road traffic measures (GebOSt)

There is no deadline.

If you apply in person at the licensing authority, your application is usually processed immediately.

• § Section 16 (2) sentence 1 variant 1 of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• § Section 29 (1) of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• § Section 33 (1) of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• Fee number 221 Annex to the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt)

• Contradiction

18.04.2024