Modify registration certificate I - technical modification

Procedure

The change must be applied for at the authority either in person or by a third party with written power of attorney. The representative must present the power of attorney and also the identity card or passport.

The registration authority automatically passes on changes relevant to vehicle tax to the main customs office.

Attention:
If the vehicle was purchased or leased on credit and the financing bank or the lessor has received the vehicle title or the registration certificate part II as security, the financing provider must be asked to send the document to the registration authority for amendment and proof of the right of disposal. Only when the document has been received by the authority can the amendment be made.

After the amendment has been made, the document is returned to the financing authority.

Legal bases

• Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt)
• § 23 Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung (StVZO)
• § 15 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.

It should be clarified in advance with the motor vehicle liability insurance whether the trip to the test organization or technical inspection body is covered, especially if the changes to the vehicle described above are involved.