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Motor vehicle registration - registering new vehicles (motor vehicle registration for the first time)

Service Description

Vehicles may only be put into operation on public roads if they are registered for traffic. Registration is granted by the registration authority upon application if the vehicle corresponds to an approved type or an individual permit has been issued and motor vehicle liability insurance is in place. Registration is effected by assigning a license plate and issuing a registration certificate.

The registration of a brand-new vehicle is referred to as initial registration.

Process flow

You can submit the application for registration in person or also appoint a representative with your written power of attorney.

If an application form is required, you can obtain it in advance from the registration authority and fill it out at home. Depending on what your registration authority offers, a download form or an online service via the Internet may be available.

If you would like to reserve a license plate, this can be done in person, in writing and/or by telephone, or as an online service via the Internet, depending on the offer of the registration authority, even before the new registration.

Who should I contact?

Please contact the vehicle registration authority in your district or independent city.

  • For natural persons, the vehicle registration authority of the main place of residence applies.
  • Legal entities, companies or authorities can register their vehicle at the registered office of the company/authority or the place of the branch/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)
  • Registration certificate part II (vehicle title) or operating license (for vehicles not subject to registration)
  • the EC Certificate of Conformity (CoC) paper (EC Declaration of Conformity) or a type data confirmation from the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (Federal Motor Transport Authority)
  • Proof of ownership (purchase contract or invoice)
  • Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number) from the liability insurer
  • Bank details for the vehicle tax (SEPA direct debit mandate) or certificate from the responsible tax office stating that this is not necessary.

Further information can be obtained from your local registration authority.

If necessary, the following documents must also be submitted, for example

  • if you are represented by a third party
    Your written power of attorney and your identification document (original or certified copy); the authorized representative himself must be able to identify himself with his valid ID card/passport.
  • in case of admission to minors:
    the written declaration of consent of the legal guardians and their identity cards (original); if applicable, a certificate of sole custody (so-called "negative certificate") in the case of single parents
  • for companies (GmbH, AG, OHG):
    Commercial register excerpt, business registration and power of attorney of the managing director
  • for associations:
    Excerpt from the register of associations, identity card and power of attorney of the designated representative(s)
  • for civil law companies:
    Shareholders' agreement and power of attorney and declaration as to which natural person the registration is to be made out to (confirmed by signature of all shareholders)
  • in the case of modifications to the vehicle: an expert opinion in accordance with § 21 StVZO (Road Traffic Licensing Regulations, full acceptance). For this purpose, a separate application for an operating license must be made).

What are the fees?

The registration of a new vehicle is subject to a fee. Information on the amount of the fee can be obtained from your local vehicle registration authority.

The cost of license plates is not included in the fees.

Legal basis

What else should I know?

If you have any questions, please contact your local registration authority.

Since 01.10.2019, it has been possible for private individuals to carry out new registrations online. Please note that other requirements (§ 15i f. FZV) must be met here.

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 settled them.

If someone is registering your vehicle for you, the authorized representative must provide a written power of attorney from you. This must also contain a declaration of consent that the registration authority may inform the authorized representative of these possibly existing overdue fees and expenses.

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Technically approved by

Thuringian Ministry for Infrastructure and Agriculture

Professionally released on

20.10.2021

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)

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