First registration of a vehicle Issue

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If you want to use a new vehicle on the road for the first time, you need an initial 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 allocate you a licence plate number.

    The authorisation entitles you to do so,

    • to participate in road traffic with the vehicle and
    • park the vehicle in public areas.
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    So-called keeper data is recorded during the registration process.

    • 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 authorisation processes of more than EUR 10.
    • You have no motor vehicle tax debts of EUR 5 or more. This also includes late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties.

  • Which 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 licence
    • 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 authorisation and your original identity document;
    • The authorised person must be able to identify themselves with a valid identity card or passport.
    • in the case of authorisation for minors:
    • the written declaration of consent of the 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 licence

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    There is no deadline.

  • Processing time

    Processing is usually immediate.

  • Legal basis

  • Short text

    • Issuing the first registration of a vehicle
    • Motor vehicles must be suitable for public road traffic
    • authorised; this also applies to trailers
    • The registration of a brand-new vehicle is referred to as initial registration
    • Application to the competent licensing authority
    • Licensing authority issues the stamped registration documents and issues licence plates
    • Authorisation entitled,
      • to participate in road traffic with the vehicle and
      • park the vehicle in public areas
    • required documents:
      • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document) or, in the case of vehicles not subject to registration, the operating licence
      • 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
    • Prerequisites:
      • no outstanding fees and expenses from previous authorisations of more than EUR 30
      • No motor vehicle tax debts of EUR 5 or more, including all late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties
    • Application: in person or by proxy
    • When applying by proxy: original power of attorney and identity documents required
    • Responsible: locally competent vehicle registration authority

  • Typing

    3b

  • Library entry status

    6

Who should I contact?

Please contact your local vehicle registration authority

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