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Vehicle registration - applying for the deregistration of a vehicle
Service Description
If you want to deregister your vehicle, you must apply for it to be taken out of service. This also applies to trailers.
Once you have deregistered the vehicle, you may no longer move it on the road or park it in public areas.
You can submit the application in person or through your representative to the relevant registration authority.
If you do not have your vehicle scrapped, you can usually have the vehicle's license plate reserved for later re-registration for up to one year.
Who should I contact?
Please contact your local vehicle registration authority.
Competent authority
Vehicle registration authority
Requirements
You can take your vehicle out of service
- if you intend to sell it,
- if you are temporarily not using it or
- if you have it scrapped.
Which documents are required?
- if available: completed application form
- Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration certificate), if applicable with trailer list
- License plates
If the vehicle is scrapped, the following must also be submitted
- Proof of utilization or
- Declaration of whereabouts if the vehicle is being disposed of abroad
- Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document), if this has been issued
What are the fees?
The fee is charged in accordance with the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt). The amount depends on various factors. Information can be obtained on a case-by-case basis from the local licensing authority.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
There is no deadline.
Processing duration
Processing is usually immediate.
Applications / forms
Contradiction
Further Information
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Thuringian Ministry for Infrastructure and Agriculture (TMIL)
Professionally released on
15.11.2024
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)