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In the event of theft or loss of one or both registration plates, a change of registration is mandatory for security reasons. In such cases, it is not possible to have a replacement plate stamped. Stolen or lost license plates are blocked for ten years.
If one or both license plates are stolen, a criminal complaint must be filed with the police in advance. The registration number must be presented to the vehicle registration office when applying for a change of registration number.
If registration plates have only been damaged but are still complete, new replacement plates can be embossed. In this case, a change of registration number is not required.
A change of registration number can also be applied for at any time without giving reasons if a different registration number is required. In this case, the previous license plates must be presented in addition to the vehicle documents.
Special features:
When the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV) came into force on 01.03.2007, the responsibility within the registration procedure changed from the "location principle" to the "residence principle". For private individuals, only the registration authority of the main place of residence is responsible. Registrations for a second place of residence, including re-registrations, are no longer possible. In the case of legal entities, the registered office or a participating branch in Bremen must be proven.

Requirements

• For a vehicle to be re-registered, proof of a valid main inspection must be provided by presenting the original inspection report.
• There must be no arrears of administrative fees and expenses from previous registrations. Any existing arrears must be paid before registration.
• There must be no motor vehicle tax arrears (including ancillary tax payments, e.g. interest, late fees). Existing motor vehicle tax arrears must be paid before registration.

What documents do I need?

• 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
• Registration certificate part II (formerly: vehicle registration document)
  
  • If the ZB II is in the possession of a third party (e.g. leasing bank), you must arrange for it to be sent to the licensing authority. You can find more information on this in the service description under "Further information".
• valid test report on a general inspection
  
  • e.g. TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS, GTS, FSP
• Remaining license plate, if applicable
• for loss of registration number
  

  additional written declaration of loss

• in the event of license plate theft
  

  additionally registration number of the police

• 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