Vehicle registration: minors as vehicle owners
Service description
A minor can apply for the registration of a vehicle if their legal representatives give their consent (Sections 106, 107 of the German Civil Code - BGB). For this purpose, written consent must be given to the vehicle registration authority.
The legal representatives of the minor are usually the parents (Section 1626 BGB), or a parent or guardian (Section 1793 BGB).
In addition to the above declaration of consent, the vehicle registration authority requires a declaration from the legal representative(s) stating that they assume personal liability for any consequences arising from the registration of the vehicle.
A vehicle may only be registered to minors without a disability if the minor has an appropriate driving licence for this vehicle.
Which documents are required?
When registering the vehicle, documents must be submitted in addition to those otherwise required for vehicle registration (see also New vehicle registration):
- Declaration of consent by the parents/minor (the ADAC offers a sample declaration of consent on its website)
- Original identity documents of parents/parent/legal guardian and minor
- For underage driving licence holders: driving licence or "accompanied driving from 17" test certificate and power of attorney if not presented in person
- For severely disabled minors: severely disabled person's pass
- For sole custodians: Proof of custody
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