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Apply for export marks

  • Mobilität und Fahrzeuge
  • Logistik und Transport 



    	    

		    
If you want to export a vehicle that has not yet been registered or a vehicle that has been registered in the Federal Republic of Germany - and possibly decommissioned - to a foreign country, you will need an export license plate.

		    


                					    

						    

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The license plate is issued if the vehicle is to be driven abroad under its own power

								    

									    Requirements
  • There must be no arrears of fees and expenses from previous registration processes. In the event of arrears, the registration authority may not register the vehicle until these have been settled.
  • Written direct debit authorization for the collection of vehicle tax
								    
What documents do I need?
    
    
  • valid identity card, passport or electronic residence permit (eAT) as well as the original national passport of the applicant vehicle owner        
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  • in case of representation with written power of attorney        
    Additionally: identity card or passport of the authorized person

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  • Insurance certificate for export license plates        
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  • Registration certificate part I or vehicle registration document        
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  • License plates        
    for registered vehicles

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  • valid test report on a general inspection        
    e.g. TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS, GTS, FSP

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  • for vehicles put out of service        
    additionally 
    
- old vehicle documents and a deregistration certificate issued before 1 October 2005 or 
    
- registration certificate part I and II

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  • Direct debit authorisation for motor vehicle tax (SEPA Direct Debit Mandate)        
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  • external licence plates        
    in the case of registered vehicles which are not registered in Bremen or Bremerhaven at the time of their registration there

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  • if registered to companies        
    additionally: 
    
- Current and valid business registration and, if available, current and valid excerpt from the commercial register (also as a copy) 
    
- Power of attorney, if the person authorized to dispose does not personally submit the application on site

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  • Registration certificate part II (formerly: vehicle registration document)        
    If the ZB II is in the possession of a third party (e.g. leasing bank), it must be sent to the licensing authority. The change can only be made once the document has been received by the authority. As a rule, the ZB II is available at the licensing authority 2 to 3 weeks after it is requested. After completion, it is returned to the sender. The costs for storage and return are usually borne by the holder.

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