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Re-registering a motor vehicle (with change of owner and MIT registration plate taking along)

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Due to nationwide regulations, the online portal for digital vehicle registrations (iKfz) had to be deactivated on January 1, 2024. The vehicle registration office does not currently offer online services. Work is currently underway to resume digital services. In the meantime, the analog services of the vehicle registration office are available to you. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

If you have purchased a vehicle that is already registered in Germany, you must have it transferred immediately, i.e. registered in your name.

		    


                					    

						    

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If a registered vehicle has been acquired, a transfer to the name of the new owner must be applied for immediately at the vehicle registration office. The application can be made in person. A representative with written power of attorney may also be appointed. 

As of 01.10.2019, the new registration of a vehicle is also possible online under certain conditions. For more information on "internet-based vehicle registration", please visit the website of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (see "i Where can I find out more?"). 

Note: 

Since October 1, 2005, there have been new vehicle documents. These are the registration certificate Part I (old: vehicle registration document) and Part II (old: vehicle title). These have a uniform design in the European Union (EU).

								    

									    Requirements
  • no overdue fees and expenses from previous registration processes. 
    In the case of payment arrears, the registration authority may not register the vehicle until these have been settled.
  • No motor vehicle tax arrears (including ancillary tax payments, e.g. interest, late payment surcharges). 
    Motor vehicle tax accounts are verified by the registration authority as part of the processing of the registration application. In the event of tax arrears, the registration authority may not register the vehicle until these have been settled.
  • written direct debit authorization for the collection of the vehicle tax
  • Transfer only at the main residence of the owner
								    
What documents do I need?
    
    
  • Valid identity card, passport or electronic residence permit (eAT) as well as the original national passport of the vehicle owner applying for the permit        
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  • in case of representation with written power of attorney        
    additionally: identity card or passport of the authorised representative

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  • Direct debit authorisation for motor vehicle tax (SEPA Direct Debit Mandate)        
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  • Registration certificate part I (formerly: vehicle registration document)        
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  • Registration certificate part II (formerly: vehicle registration document)        
    If the ZB II is in the possession of a third party, it must be sent to the licensing authority. Only when the document is available to the authority can the change be made. 
    
After completion, the document is returned to the sender.

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  • electronic insurance confirmation (eVB)        
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  • valid test report on a general inspection        
    e.g. TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS, GTS, FSP

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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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