Used vehicles from a third country
Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Checklist for Used Vehicles (Imported from Another Country)
- CoC certificate* or expert opinion pursuant to §21 StVZO**
- Valid eVB number from the insurance company
- valid ID card (or valid passport with proof of residence)
- Foreign residents must present a passport along with a valid residence permit and proof of registration (for EU citizens, the "EU ID card").
- Foreign vehicle registration documents and license plates
- Proof of ownership, e.g., a bill of sale or original invoice; if the vehicle is still registered, the previous license plate number
- Vehicles imported into the EU require a customs clearance certificate
- SEPA Direct Debit Authorization for Vehicle Tax (Download section on this page)
You may be required to demonstrate the vehicle. The staff at the registration office will be happy to provide you with further information on this matter.
The fee for registering the vehicle is at least 33.80 euros. A fee of 10.20 euros will be charged for the possible assignment of a personalized license plate. Additional fees may apply in certain cases.
* CoC = Certificate of Conformity /
EC Declaration of Conformity** Only the following vehicle classes:
M = Vehicles for the transport
of passengers; N = Vehicles for the transport
of goods; O = TrailersDe-registered Used Vehicles
Checklist for Used Vehicles (Imported from Another Country)
- CoC certificate* or expert opinion pursuant to §21 StVZO**
- Valid eVB number from the insurance company
- valid ID card (or valid passport with proof of residence)
- Foreign residents must present a passport with a valid residence permit and proof of registration (for EU citizens, the "EU ID card")
- Foreign vehicle registration documents
- Proof of ownership, e.g., a purchase agreement or original invoice
- Vehicles imported into the EU require a customs clearance certificate
You may be required to demonstrate the vehicle. The staff at the registration office will be happy to provide you with further information on this matter.
The fee for registering the vehicle is at least 33.80 euros. A fee of 10.20 euros will be charged for the possible assignment of a personalized license plate. Additional fees may apply in certain cases.
* CoC = Certificate of Conformity /
EC Declaration of Conformity** Only the following vehicle classes:
M = Vehicles for the transport
of passengers; N = Vehicles for the transport
of goods; O = Trailers