Applying for initial registration of a vehicle (new registration)

Related forms and processes

Prerequisite

• You have a new vehicle.
• The normal location of this vehicle is in the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You have no outstanding fees and expenses from previous registration processes of more than EUR 30.
• You have no motor vehicle tax debts of EUR 5 or more. This also includes late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties.

Responsible department

locally competent vehicle registration authority

Procedure

You or your representative submit the application for this initial registration to the local vehicle registration authority.

So-called holder data is recorded during the registration process.

• for natural persons:
• Surname, maiden name, first names,
  • if applicable, religious or stage name,
  • Date and place of birth or, if this is not known, state of birth,
  • Gender and address
• for legal persons and authorities:
  • Name or designation and
  • Address
• for associations:
  • Representation with data by natural or legal person
  • Name of the association

After successful registration, you will receive the registration documents. The registration authority will assign you a licence plate number.

Deadlines

There is no deadline.

Required documents

• if available: completed application forms
• valid identification document: identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; if the passport is presented, a current registration certificate is also required
• Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document) or, in the case of unregistered vehicles, the operating licence
• the EC Certificate of Conformity (CoC), or data confirmation or full expert opinion
• Proof of ownership: purchase contract or invoice
• Proof of valid motor vehicle liability insurance (eVB number)
• Bank details for the SEPA direct debit mandate to pay the vehicle tax

if you are represented by a third party:

• Your written authorisation and original identification document; The authorised person must be able to identify themselves with a valid identity card or passport.
• in the case of authorisation for minors: the written declaration of consent from the legal guardians and their original identity documents
• if applicable, a certificate of sole custody ("negative certificate") for single parents

for changes to the vehicle:

• Presentation of an operating licence

Costs

• Administrative fee:EUR 12.80 for initial registration via an i-KFZ portal
• Administrative fee:EUR 30.00 for initial registration at the local vehicle registration authority
• Administrative fee:EUR 10.20 for the choice of a preferred licence plate number

Processing time

Processing usually takes place immediately.

Miscellaneous

none

Appeal

Contradiction

Legal basis

Fahrzeugzulassungsverordnung (FZV)

• § 6 (FZV) Antrag auf Zulassung
• § 3 Abs. 1, 4 (FZV) Notwendigkeit einer Zulassung

Anlage Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt) - Einzelnorm Ziffer 221

Release note

machine generated, based on the German release by: Verkehrsministerium Baden-Württemberg, 19.02.2024