Owning a vehicle

Resident parking permit issuance

As a resident, you can apply for a resident parking permit for your car or motorcycle or a motor vehicle that you use permanently. The resident parking permit is only valid for a specially designated zone (residents' parking area).

Apply for registration for new or used vehicles

If you want to drive your new or used vehicle on public roads, you need a registration.

Motor vehicle deregistration

You can deregister your vehicle with the competent registration authority, if you intend to sell it, if you do not use it temporarily, or if you want to have it recycled. ...

Applying to re-register your vehicle (without change of owner)

If you move to another registration district, you must re-register your vehicle immediately and, if necessary, apply for a new license plate.

Registration for new vehicle

The registration of a brand-new vehicle (initial registration) is carried out upon application by the registration authority. Registration is carried out by assigning a license plate and issuing a registration certificate.

Report the sale of the vehicle

If there is a change of keeper (e.g. due to the sale of the vehicle), the previous keeper or owner must notify the competent registration authority immediately for the purpose of changing the vehicle register.

New registration of a motor vehicle from an EU country

Registration of a new vehicle from an EU country is possible on application. Registration is granted by the responsible registration authority.

Registration of a motor vehicle with a foreign license plate

Registration of a vehicle that has already been registered abroad is possible on application. The registration is issued by the competent registration authority.

Registration of a used motor vehicle from an EU country

Registration of a vehicle that has already been registered in the EU or EEA is possible on application. Registration is granted by the competent registration authority.

Registration of a used motor vehicle from a non-EU country (abroad)

Registration of a vehicle that was already registered abroad (non-EU country) is possible on application. The registration is issued by the responsible registration authority.

Approval for 100 km/h for motor vehicles with trailers (combinations)

Approval for a maximum speed of 100 km/h on highways and motorways is possible for vehicles with trailers (combinations) upon application. Approval is granted by the competent licensing authority.

License plate reservation

Would you like a specific combination of letters or numbers for your license plate, for example an abbreviation of your name the abbreviation of your company, a date of birt...

License plate allocation Export license plate

Do you want to transfer your vehicle abroad for permanent residence? To do this, you need an international registration with an export license plate. You will receive this expor...

Apply for a short-term license plate

You can apply for a short-term license plate as a private individual or company for a roadworthy but unregistered vehicle.

License plate allocation for classic cars

Classic cars can be vehicles that were first registered 30 years ago (or earlier). This depends on the date of the first registration. Such vehicles, which are as far as possible...

License plate allocation Red insurance symbol

As a reliable trader in the vehicle industry (e.g. vehicle manufacturers, vehicle dealers, vehicle workshops), you can apply for a red license plate for unregistered vehicles. ...

Apply for variable license plates

Do you have two vehicles of the same vehicle class and with the same license plate dimensions? You can get an interchangeable license plate for this. As an alternative to the...

Registration Certificate Part I Amendment

When do I have to have the registration certificate Part I (vehicle registration document) changed?

Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I

If you drive a registered vehicle on public roads, you must always have the registration certificate part I with you. This is the former vehicle registration certificate.

Environmental sticker, fine dust sticker

To enter an environmental zone, you need an environmental badge valid for this zone for the vehicle used.

Fine dust sticker/ environmental sticker Information

If you want to drive in an environmental zone, you need a fine dust sticker/environmental sticker. You can obtain information here.

Fine dust sticker/ environmental sticker issue

If you want to drive into an environmental zone, you need a fine dust sticker/ environmental badge. You can get information here.

Wildlife accident

Wildlife accident - What to do now

Vehicle registration: Online appointment scheduling

Here you can find out whether your vehicle registration office offers online appointments.

Report a vehicle ownerless

You can report motor vehicles that are no longer registered or unroadworthy to the local regulatory authority.

Information on parking spaces and parking fees

What parking facilities are available in the municipality?

Bollard - Chip card / apply for authorization

How do I apply for a bollard / chip card?

Parking permit for severely disabled persons issuance

Severely disabled people can apply for a parking permit.

Parking permit for severely disabled persons Extension

Severely disabled people can extend a parking permit.

Towed vehicles surrender

Where can I get my towed car back?

Applying for the registration of a vehicle for public road traffic

If you want to use a vehicle subject to registration on public roads, this vehicle must be registered by the competent authority.

Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part II

With the registration certificate part II you can prove that you are allowed to dispose of the vehicle in question.

Applying for a change to a registration certificate part II

Changes to your personal data (except in the case of a change of address alone) and certain technical changes to the vehicle must be entered in the registration certificate Part II (formerly the vehicle registration document).

Taking a motor vehicle temporarily or permanently to another Member State

Buying and selling a motor vehicle in another Member State

Apply for a short-term license plate

As a private individual or company, you can apply for a short-term license plate for a roadworthy but unregistered vehicle for test drives and transfer journeys.

If you wish to deregister your vehicle, you must have it taken out of service at the relevant vehicle registration authority.

Re-registration of a vehicle to a new owner Issue

Would you like to use a deregistered vehicle on the road? As a new vehicle owner, you can register it again.

Registration certificate Part I Replacement

If you no longer have your registration certificate Part I or it is no longer legible, you must apply for a replacement document.

Registration certificate part II replacement

If you no longer have your registration certificate part II or it is no longer legible, you must apply for a replacement document.

First registration of a vehicle Issue

If you want to use a new vehicle on the road for the first time, you need an initial registration.

First registration of a vehicle Issue from a third country

Have you purchased a vehicle outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) and would like to use it within Germany? Then you must apply for a registration for German road traffic.

First registration of a vehicle Issue from an EU member state

Have you bought a vehicle in another European country and would like to use it in Germany? Then you must apply for a registration for German road traffic.

Decommissioning of unregistered vehicles Authorization

If you no longer wish to use your registration-free vehicle, to which a license plate has been assigned, on public roads, apply to your registration authority to have it taken out of service.

Day registration of a vehicle subject to registration Issue

If you want to register a new vehicle for road use for one day, you must apply for a day registration at the registration authority.

Vehicle license plate change

If you want to change the license plate number of your vehicle, you can apply for this at your local registration authority.

Vehicle license plate allocation

If you drive or park a vehicle on public roads, the corresponding license plate must be properly affixed to the vehicle.

Vintage car license plates for vehicles Allocation

If you would like to use a classic car license plate for your vehicle that was registered 30 or more years ago or was put on the road for the first time, you can apply for this.

Seasonal license plates for vehicles Allocation

If you only use a vehicle regularly during certain periods, you have the option of applying for a seasonal license plate.

Notification of changes to vehicle data or owner data Acceptance

If vehicle data or vehicle owner data for your vehicle has changed, you must report this to your registration authority.

Re-registration of a vehicle to the same owner Issue

Would you like to use your deregistered vehicle on the road again? Then you can re-register it with the registration authority.

International registration certificate issue

If you want to travel with your vehicle to countries outside the European Union (EU), you can apply for an international registration certificate.

Trailer directory change

Do you have a trailer list for your vehicle trailers? If individual trailers are removed or new ones are added, you must change the trailer list accordingly.

Trailer directory Exhibition

Do you have several vehicle trailers? Then you can apply for a trailer register, which replaces all Part 1 registration certificates.

Restriction and prohibition of the operation of vehicles Notification

Does your vehicle no longer meet the legal requirements? Then the licensing authority can prohibit or restrict the use of your vehicle.