You can apply for re-registration (without a change of owner) online or in person at your local registration office.

Applying in person:

• Check with your local registration authority to see if a form is available for download. Ask what documents you need for the procedure.
• Go to your local registration authority with the completed form and the required documents.
• If you make use of the license plate transfer, the change of address will only be made in your vehicle documents (registration certificate part I).
• If you do not wish to make use of the license plate transfer, you still have the option of applying for a new license plate.
  • Tip: If you need new license plates, you can turn to private providers. You can usually find them near the registration office.
• The registration authority will affix the sticker (main inspection and new stamp sticker) to your new license plate. At the same time, you will receive a new registration certificate Part I.
• If your vehicle has a fine dust sticker, it will become invalid due to new license plates. If you want to drive in environmental zones and do not have an exemption, you should also apply for a new fine dust sticker when you re-register.

Online procedure:

• Call up the online portal of your local registration authority.
• Identify yourself there using your new electronic ID card (nPA) or electronic residence permit (eAT) with the online ID function activated.
• Enter the necessary data in the application mask of the portal.
• Pay the fee using the e-payment system (means of payment vary depending on the registration authority responsible).
• Provided previous license plates are retained:
  • The application is checked automatically in real time. The registration notice is immediately made available online and can be retrieved within 30 minutes. Your vehicle is re-registered when the registration notice is retrieved. You can put it into operation.
  • Print out the registration notice and carry it with you in your vehicle until you receive the registration certificate Part I.
  • You will receive the registration certificate Part I and an information letter from your registration authority by mail.
• If new license plates are requested:
  • The application will be checked by a clerk.
  • You will receive the registration notice, the fee notice, the registration certificates Parts I and II, the stamp sticker holder and the sticker holder for the main inspection (HU) to be affixed to the license plate by mail from the registration authority.
  • Your vehicle is then re-registered. After receiving the registration documents, you can put the vehicle into operation.