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Owning a vehicle
Whether new or second-hand - here you can find out when you need to register, deregister or re-register a car, truck, boat or other means of transportation, what there is to consider with regards to licence plates and what subsidies are available for the purchase.
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Apply for a flag certificate for pleasure craft
If you own a seagoing vessel or a seaworthy pleasure craft with a hull length of up to 15 meters and want or need to fly the German flag on board, you can apply for a flag certificate.
Apply for a replacement license plate
If your license plate is lost or damaged, you must apply for a new one.
Apply for a vehicle tax concession for severely disabled persons
If you are the owner of a motor vehicle as a person with a severe disability, you may have to pay less or no motor vehicle tax under certain conditions. To do this, apply for a vehicle tax concession.
Applying for a special permit for vehicles and vehicle combinations
Vehicles that do not comply with the construction and operating regulations of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations require a special permit to drive on public roads.
Applying for initial registration of a vehicle (new registration)
If you want to use a new vehicle on the road for the first time, you need an initial registration.
Applying for license plates for electrically powered vehicles
To register an electrically powered vehicle, you must apply for an e-license plate at your local vehicle registration office. There are advantages for vehicles with an e-license plate on the road.
Applying for reimbursement of vehicle tax for the transportation of vehicles by rail
If you transport your vehicle by rail for a certain number of journeys within a 12-month period, you can receive a full or partial refund of the vehicle tax under certain conditions.
Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I
If you want to use a vehicle on public roads, you must always carry the registration certificate part I (formerly vehicle registration document) with you.
Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part II
With the registration certificate part II (formerly vehicle registration document), you can prove that you are authorized to dispose of the vehicle in question.
Applying for vehicle registration for new cars from an EU country
To register a new vehicle from an EU country, you must apply to the competent authority.
Applying for vehicle registration for new cars from non-EU countries
If you want to put a new car from a third country into operation in Germany, you must first apply for registration of the vehicle.
Boats (rent) - boat certificate
Anyone wishing to rent recreational boats or personal watercraft for non-commercial use must have a boating certificate for each vessel.
Change vehicle data or owner data
If the vehicle data or owner data for your vehicle has changed, you must report this to your registration authority.
Exemption from vehicle tax for registered electric vehicles
Have you purchased an all-electric vehicle or converted an existing vehicle to an all-electric vehicle? Then you can be exempt from vehicle tax for up to 10 years.
Have parking permit and parking facilitation for severely disabled persons renewed
If you are severely disabled and have a parking permit, then you can have it renewed.
Have sticker issued for electrically powered vehicles from abroad
If your electrically powered vehicle from abroad does not already have a marking, it requires an E-Plakette to participate in road traffic in Germany.
Inland navigation - Commercial navigation in Thuringia Apply for a permit
The operation of watercraft for the paid transportation of persons and property on Thuringian waters requires a permit in accordance with the Thuringian Ordinance on the Regulation of Shipping and Rafting (ThürSchiffFloßVO).
Inland navigation - Thuringia inland navigation license application
If you meet the requirements, then you can apply for an inland navigation license. Learn more about it here.
License plates - Apply for seasonal license plates
You must apply to the competent authority for a seasonal license plate.
License plates - Get information about license plate types
Here you will find information on which vehicle license plate types are currently in use.
Main inspection acceptance
You must have your vehicle checked at regular intervals to ensure that it is still roadworthy.
Motor vehicle fine dust sticker obtained (green environmental sticker)
If you want to drive into an environmental zone, you need a fine dust sticker (environmental badge). You can get information here.
Motor vehicle registration - registering new or used motor vehicles
If you want to drive your new or used vehicle on public roads, you need a registration.
Parking facilitation Permit for doctors received
Issuance of a waiver is required for physicians participating in emergency services and / or home visiting services.
Parking facilities for severely disabled people - marking preserved
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.
Parking facilities for severely disabled people - person-related parking space preserved
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.
Parking permit - apply for reissuance of resident parking permit due to loss or damage (replacement).
If lost or damaged, you must reapply for your resident parking permit.
Parking permit - Resident parking permit application
If you wish to obtain a resident parking permit, then you must apply for it at the appropriate authority.
Parking permit and parking facilitation for severely disabled persons received
As a severely disabled person, you can receive a parking permit and parking facilitations under certain conditions. You must apply for these.
Paying vehicle tax
As soon as your vehicle has been registered, you generally have to pay vehicle tax. The amount you have to pay depends on the technical assessment basis of your vehicle.
Receive a tax reduction or exemption from motor vehicle tax
If you are the owner of a vehicle, you can apply for a vehicle tax concession in the form of a tax reduction or complete exemption from vehicle tax under certain conditions.
Receive proof of vehicle utilization
If you want to dispose of your old car, you will need a certificate of destruction from the disposal site.
Renew flag certificate for pleasure craft
Flag certificates for seaworthy pleasure craft expire after 8 years. In order to continue flying the German flag on board, you must submit an application for renewal.
Report radio interference
If you suspect radio interference, you can report it to the testing and measuring service of the Federal Network Agency.
Vehicle license plate - apply for a green license plate for a tax-exempt vehicle
You must apply to the competent authority for a green license plate for certain vehicles exempt from vehicle tax.
Vehicle license plates - Apply for export license plates
To export a non-registered vehicle abroad, you must apply for an appropriate license plate. You can find information on this here.
Vehicle license plates - apply for short-term license plates for test or transfer journeys
You can apply for a short-term license plate as a private individual or company for a vehicle that complies with the regulations but is not registered.
Vehicle re-registration after decommissioning
If you wish to re-register your decommissioned vehicle, you must apply to the competent authority.
Vehicle registration - apply for a replacement registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
If you lose your registration certificate part II (formerly: vehicle registration document), you must apply for a new one.
Vehicle registration - applying for the deregistration of a vehicle
If you wish to deregister your vehicle, you must have it taken out of service at the relevant vehicle registration authority.
Vehicle registration - exemption for Ukrainian vehicles
If your vehicle does not meet the legal requirements and therefore cannot be registered, you can obtain an exemption under certain conditions.
Vehicle registration - re-registration in the event of a change of owner
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.
Vehicle registration - report abandoned vehicles
If you notice a vehicle parked on public roads without license plates or with license plates with the seals removed, you can report this to the responsible regulatory authority.
Vehicle registration - report loss or damage to the registration certificate (Part 1) and apply for a replacement
If the registration certificate part I or II (formerly: vehicle registration certificate/vehicle registration document) is lost or damaged, you must apply for a new one.
