Deregistering the vehicle (due to theft or embezzlement)

Procedure

• An application for decommissioning must be submitted to the registration authority. A representative (e.g. car dealer) can also be authorized in writing. The power of attorney is not bound to any particular form and can be formulated freely.
• Tickets for processing are available at the self-check-in terminals on the lower and first floors.

Legal bases

• Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt)
• §§ 16, 17 Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung (FZV)

More information

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.

Since March 1, 2007, no distinction has been made between temporary and permanent immobilization. A vehicle either has the status "registered" or "decommissioned".