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 for the registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document)

If you no longer have your registration certificate Part I or it is no longer legible, you must apply for a replacement document.

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 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 exemptions and alternative verification procedures to European aviation law

Do you need approval for an exemption from European aviation law or an alternative verification procedure instead of the Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC)? If so, you must apply to the Federal Aviation Office, provided it is responsible in your case.

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.

European Consumer Center Germany

The European Consumer Center is your point of contact if you have a question about your rights in Europe or a dispute with a company from another EU country, Iceland or Norway. Our services are free of charge for consumers.

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.

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: environmental bonus (scrapping bonus)

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 bonu...

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 - have resident parking permit renewed

You can have your resident parking permit extended upon application.

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.

Show installation and decommissioning of publicly accessible charging points

If you put publicly accessible normal and fast charging points into or out of operation, you must notify the Federal Network Agency. You must also notify the Agency if you make private charging points public or hand over your charging points to another operator.

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 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 information for the registration certificate part II (leasing certificate information)

You can request leasing certificate information. With a free request, you can check whether the registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document) has already been received by your registration authority.

Vehicle registration - 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.

Vehicle registration - Applying for initial registration of a vehicle from a third country (new registration)

Have you purchased a vehicle outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) and would like to use it within Germany? Then you must apply for a registration for German road traffic.

Vehicle registration - Applying for initial registration of a vehicle from an EU member state

Have you bought a vehicle in another European country and would like to use it in Germany? Then you must apply for a registration for German road traffic.

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 - 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.

Vehicle registration - 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.

Vehicle registration - 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.

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-registering a vehicle to another owner

Would you like to use a deregistered vehicle on the road? As the new owner, you can re-register it for road use.

Vehicle registration - re-registering a vehicle to the same owner

Would you like to use your deregistered vehicle on the road again? Then you can re-register it with the registration authority.

Vehicle registration - registering new or used vehicles

If you want to drive your new or used vehicle on public roads, you need a registration.

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 plates - apply for a vehicle registration plate

If you would like a specific combination of letters or numbers for your license plate, you can apply for one for a fee or reserve one in advance.

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