Applying for initial registration of a vehicle (new registration)
Service description
If you want to use a new motor vehicle on the road for the first time, it must be registered. This also applies to trailers. You or your representative must submit the application for this initial registration to the local vehicle registration authority.
After successful registration, you will receive the registration papers and the registration authority will assign you a license plate number.
The authorization entitles you to do so,
- to participate in road traffic with the vehicle and
- park the vehicle in public areas.
So-called keeper data is recorded during registration.
- for natural persons:
- Surname, maiden name, first names,
- Order or artist name, if applicable,
- Date and place of birth or, if this is not known, country of birth,
- Gender and address
- for legal entities and authorities:
- Name or designation and
- Address
- for associations:
- Representation with data by natural or legal persons
- Name of the association
Prerequisites
- You have a new vehicle.
- The normal location of this vehicle is in the Federal Republic of Germany.
- You have no outstanding fees and expenses from previous registration processes of more than EUR 30.
- You have no motor vehicle tax debts of EUR 5 or more. This also includes late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties.
What documents are required?
- if available: completed application forms
- Valid identification document: identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; if the passport is presented, a current registration certificate is also required
- Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document) or, in the case of vehicles not subject to registration, the operating license
- the EC Certificate of Conformity (CoC), or data confirmation or full expert opinion
- Proof of ownership: purchase contract or invoice
- Proof of valid motor vehicle liability insurance (eVB number)
- Bank details for the SEPA direct debit mandate to pay the vehicle tax
if represented by a third party:
- Your written power of attorney and your original identity document;
- The authorized person must be able to identify themselves with a valid identity card or passport.
- for admission to minors:
- the written declaration of consent of the parents or legal guardians and their original identity cards
- if applicable, a certificate of sole custody ("negative certificate") for single parents
for modifications to the vehicle:
- Presentation of an operating license
What fees apply?
Administration fee: 30,00 €Prepayment: Nohttps://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.htmlfor the first registration at the locally responsible vehicle registration authoritiesAdministration fee: 12,80 €Prepayment: Nohttps://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.htmlfor initial registration via an i-KFZ portalAdministration fee: 10,20 €Prepayment: Nohttps://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.htmlfor the choice of a license plateWhat deadlines do I have to observe?
There is no deadline.
Processing time
Processing is usually immediate.
Legal basis
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