Registering a new motor vehicle (without changing the holder and taking the number plate with you)

The application can be made in person. A representative with written authorization can also be appointed.

From 01.10.2019, it will also be possible to register a new vehicle online under certain conditions. Further information on "internet-based vehicle registration" can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (see "i Where can I find out more?").

Note:
New vehicle documents have been available since October 1, 2005. These are the registration certificate Part I (old: vehicle registration certificate) and Part II (old: vehicle registration document). These are standardized in the European Union (EU). If this is not the case, the vehicle registration document must be presented in addition to the vehicle registration certificate.

Attention:
The owner must have already registered or re-registered in Bremen.

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.

What documents do I need?

• valid identity card, passport or electronic residence permit (eAT) as well as the original national passport of the applicant vehicle owner
• 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

• in case of representation with written power of attorney
  
  • Additionally: identity card or passport of the authorized person
• Registration certificate part I (formerly: vehicle registration document)
• valid test report on a general inspection
  

  e.g. TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS, GTS, FSP

• License plates
  

  If the license plate combination of the vehicle in question consists of one letter and two digits or two letters and one digit, the license plates must be presented at the appointment.