So you’ve finally decided on a car and now you want to drive it? Or is it finally time to retire your trailer? Either way, you’re in the right place. From original registration and notification of a change of address to de-registration, you can find out what you need, along with lots of other information and contact details, here.
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For the export of an unregistered vehicle abroad, an appropriate license plate must be applied for. You can find information on this here.
You must apply for approval for a maximum speed of 100 km/h on freeways and motor roads for vehicles with trailers to the competent authority.
You must apply for the registration of a new vehicle from an EU country at the responsible office.
If you want to put a new car from a third country into operation in Germany, then you must apply for registration for the vehicle beforehand.
If you want to drive your new or used vehicle on public roads, you need a registration.
If you want to use a vehicle subject to registration in public road traffic, this vehicle must be registered for this purpose by the competent authority.
If you wish to register a vehicle that has already been registered abroad (non-EU country) here in Germany, then you must submit a written application for this.
Registration of a vehicle that was already registered in the EU or EEA is possible upon application. Learn more here.
If you want to use a vehicle in Germany that is registered in another EU or EEA country, you may do so for up to one year.
If you are the owner of a motor vehicle as a severely disabled person, you can apply for a motor vehicle tax credit under certain conditions.
If you want to buy a vehicle abroad or move to Germany with a vehicle registered to you abroad, you must apply for registration for this.
Here you will find information on deregistering your motor vehicle if you wish to take the vehicle out of service.
The decommissioning of a vehicle can be done electronically under certain conditions.
You can apply for changes to your existing car license plate at the relevant vehicle registration authority.
If you are severely disabled and have a parking permit, then you can have it renewed.
Changes to your personal data (except for changes to the address alone) and certain technical changes to the vehicle must be entered in the registration certificate Part II...
If you want to drive into an environmental zone, you need a fine dust sticker (environmental badge). You can get information here.
Here you can get the information about which types of motor vehicle license plates are currently in use.
Vehicles that were first registered for traffic at least 30 years ago are considered "historic" (the date of the first registration is decisive). These vehicles may only be used...
For operation on public roads, the following motor vehicles only require an operating license and an insurance license plate:
Mopeds, such as mopeds and mopeds, that do...
For some years now, it has been possible to obtain a personalized license plate for all vehicles requiring a license plate. Many registration offices now offer online...
You must apply to the competent authority for the issuance of a seasonal license plate.
You can apply for the short-term license plate as a private person or company for a vehicle that is in compliance with the regulations but not registered.
To obtain a green license plate for certain vehicles exempt from vehicle tax, you must apply to the competent authority.
If you move to another registration district, you must re-register your vehicle immediately and apply for a new license plate if necessary.
If your address has changed, then you must have it updated on the Part I registration certificate.
You must report technical changes to your vehicle to the responsible office so that the changes can be noted in the registration certificates.
Vehicles that were first registered for traffic at least 30 years ago are considered "historic" (the date of the first registration is decisive). These vehicles may only be used...
If you wish to re-register your decommissioned vehicle, then you must apply for this at the relevant office.
If you want to carry a trailer on your motor vehicle in public road traffic, you need a permit for it. You must apply for this.
Up to now, the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) has used funds from the Economic Stimulus Package II to grant a so-called environmental bonus (scrapping...
Parking facilities marked for severely disabled people can be established near the place of residence on public road land and near the place of work.
Holders of an EU parking permit may be provided with a personal parking space near their residence on public road land and near their place of work.
As a severely disabled person, you can receive a parking permit and parking facilitations under certain conditions. You must apply for these.
If you wish to obtain a resident parking permit, then you must apply for it at the appropriate authority.
When you register your vehicle under traffic law, the obligation to pay motor vehicle tax begins for you. The amount you have to pay depends on the type of vehicle.
If you buy or take over a vehicle that is already registered, you must have it re-registered in your name immediately and, if necessary, apply for a new license plate.
If you want to dispose of your old car, then you need a certificate of disposal from the disposal center.
Here you will find information on decommissioning your motor vehicle using the online procedure.
If you wish to have your brand-new vehicle registered (first registration), then you must submit an application to the registration authority. The registration is done by...
If you lose the registration certificate part II (formerly: vehicle title), you must apply for a new one.
If you notice a vehicle parked in a public traffic area without license plates or with license plates with seals removed, you can report this to the responsible regulatory...
In the event of loss or damage to the registration certificate Part I or II (formerly: vehicle registration document/vehicle title), you must apply for a new one.
If there is a change in the person of the keeper (e.g. due to the sale of the vehicle), you must notify the relevant registration authority immediately for the purpose of...
If the compulsory immobilization of a motor vehicle is threatened, then the deficiencies notified by the competent authority must be rectified or the required evidence must be...
If your license plate is lost or damaged, you must apply for a new one.
If you are commercially active in the vehicle industry and require a red license plate, then you must apply for one at the appropriate office.
