Applying for a replacement for a lost registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
Service description
You may only use a vehicle subject to registration on public roads if it has been approved for this purpose by the responsible registration authority.
The registration certificate part II is proof that you can dispose of the vehicle and is important, for example:
- on sale
- when re-registering
- for financing
You must apply for a replacement document for the registration certificate Part II from
- Loss
- Theft
- Illegibility
If the registration certificate Part II has been stolen, you must report this to the police. If you lose the registration certificate Part II or it has been destroyed, you must make an affirmation in lieu of an oath that your statements are correct.
It is not possible to apply for a replacement document online. You must go to your local registration office in person. You will receive the new registration certificate part II after a deadline that will be communicated to you.
Despite losing the registration certificate part II, you are still allowed to drive your vehicle.
Procedure
You apply for a replacement part II registration certificate from your registration authority.
The registration authority reports the loss or theft of the registration certificate part II to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). Upon request, the KBA publishes the lost registration certificate part II in the Verkehrsblatt (traffic gazette) with a deadline for submission to the responsible registration authority. The registration authority may only issue a replacement document after the deadline has expired. You can then collect the new registration documents.
If you find a lost registration certificate Part II, you must report this immediately to the responsible registration authority.
Responsible body
The licensing authorities of the district administrations or the municipal administrations of the independent and large district cities are responsible.
What documents are required?
- valid identity card or passport
- for commercially used vehicles: appropriate evidence
- In the event of loss: declaration of loss with affirmation in lieu of an oath
- In the event of theft: confirmation from the police that the theft has been reported
- Existing registration certificate part I (formerly: vehicle registration certificate)
if necessary:
- if represented by another person: written power of attorney and valid identity card or passport of the authorized person
- for minors: Declaration of consent and identification documents of the legal guardian
Legal basis
Legal remedy
- Contradiction
What else should I know?
There are no indications or special features.
Short text
- Registration certificate part II Replacement
- A replacement document for the registration certificate part II must be requested from
- Loss
- Theft
- Illegibility
- theft must also be reported to the police
- the car can still be used
- Replacement must be requested in person and is subject to a fee
- Responsible: locally competent vehicle registration authority
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