Apply for registration certificate II - loss, theft
If your registration certificate Part II (or your vehicle registration document) is lost or stolen, you will need a replacement. Together with the registration certificate Part II, you will also receive a new registration certificate Part I.
As a rule, complete proof of ownership is required for the issue of a new registration certificate Part II, i.e. you must prove the transfer of ownership from the last registered keeper to yourself. If you have any questions about this in advance, please contact the Central Vehicle Registration Authority by e-mail (you will find the contact details under "Responsible authority"). As a precautionary measure, we would like to point out that processing can only take place on presentation of complete documents.
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Basic information
Together with the registration certificate Part II (formerly: vehicle registration document), a new registration certificate Part I (formerly: vehicle registration document) must also be issued, because the new number of the replacement registration certificate Part II must be entered in the registration certificate Part I.
Requirements
Notification of theft or confirmation of loss
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Procedure
An application for the issue of a registration certificate part II must be submitted to the registration authority in whose jurisdiction you are registered or have your commercial domicile.
Attention:
- If the registration certificate part II or the vehicle registration document is lost, the last holder of the document must generally appear in person at the registration authority. A representative can also be appointed with a written power of attorney.
- In the event of theft, it is advisable to submit a confirmation of the theft report from the police. The registration authority may require a declaration in lieu of an oath regarding the loss.
The loss of the original document will be published in the Verkehrsblatt. The replacement ZB II will be sent by post after approval.
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Necessary Documents
- Valid original identity card, passport or national passport including the electronic residence permit (eAT) of the applicant vehicle owner
- in case of representation with written power of attorney
- Additionally: identity card or passport of the authorized person
- Registration certificate part I or vehicle registration document
- Confirmation of the theft report from the police, if applicable
- if necessary, affirmation in lieu of oath
when delivered to a notary
- valid identity card or passport
- valid test report on a general inspection
- e.g. TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS, GTS, FSP
- Form notice of loss
signed by the principal in the case of representation
- Informal certificate of transfer of the registration certificate part II from the car dealership or commercial vehicle registration service to the owner, if the vehicle concerned is registered by the car dealership or a commercial vehicle registration ser
- if registered to companies
- in addition:
- Current and valid business registration and, if available, current and valid extract from the commercial register (also as a copy)
- Power of attorney if the authorized person does not personally submit the application on site
- in addition:
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Competent Department
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Zentrale Kfz-Zulassungsbehörde
- (0421) 361-88668, Terminvereinbarungen: Tel. (0421) 115
- (0421) 361-14096 oder 496-12289
- Stresemannstraße 48, 28207 Bremen
- zentralekfz-
zulassungsbehoerde @buergeramt. bremen. de
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Bürgeramt
- (0421) 115
- Stresemannstraße 48, 28207 Bremen
- zentralekfz-
zulassungsbehoerde @buergeramt. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
depending on the transaction from 28.10 Euro to 58.80 Euro
30,70 EUR if necessary additionally for the acceptance of the insurance on oath instead of with the authority -
Deadlines & processing time
How long does it take to process
2 weeks bis 3 weeks
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 17.11.2025