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Apply for motor vehicle registration for used cars from EU country

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If you buy a used vehicle that was already registered in the EU or EEA or move to Germany with a vehicle registered to you abroad, you must apply for registration for this vehicle.

The registration of a vehicle that was previously registered abroad is more complicated than a new registration or transfer, as more documents are required.

Who should I contact?

Please contact the local registration authority in your district or city.

As a rule, the local authority is

- for natural persons, the authority of the place of residence of the vehicle owner (main residence according to the identity card),
- in the case of legal entities, tradespeople and self-employed persons with a fixed place of business or public authorities, the authority of the registered office or the place of the branch or office involved.

Which documents are required?

  • completed application forms, if applicable
  • valid identification document (identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; if the passport is presented, also a current certificate of registration)
  • possibly foreign vehicle documents,
  • foreign license plates (if available)
  • Purchase contract/invoice
  • CoC papers (including pollutant class / emission key) or if not available: expert opinion according to § 21 Road Traffic Licensing Regulations
  • electronic confirmation of insurance (eVB)
  • Bank details for vehicle tax (SEPA direct debit mandate)
  • Proof of inspection according to § 29 Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (usually main and exhaust emission test)

Further information can be obtained from your local registration authority.

If necessary, further documents, for example

  • if you are represented by a third party: Your written power of attorney and identification document (original); the authorized representative him/herself must be able to identify him/herself with his/her valid ID card/passport.
  • in the case of registration for minors: the written declaration of consent of the legal guardians and their identity cards (in the original); if applicable, a certificate of sole custody (so-called "negative certificate") in the case of single parents

What are the fees?

The fee is levied in accordance with the Fee Regulations for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt). The amount depends on various factors. Information can be obtained in individual cases from the local licensing authority.

Legal basis

What else should I know?

If there are vehicle tax arrears or if you have arrears of fees and expenses from previous registration processes, the registration authority will refuse registration until you have paid them.

If someone is registering your vehicle for you, the agent(s) must provide written authorization from you. This must also contain a declaration of consent that the registration authority may inform the authorized representative(s) of these possibly existing arrears of fees and expenses.

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.

Technically approved by

Thuringian Ministry for Infrastructure and Agriculture

Professionally released on

11.04.2022

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)

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