Registering a New Vehicle from Abroad
You can complete the registration process online, or you can make an appointment at the registration office.
Certificate of Registration, Part II, is available
New Registration of Brand-New Vehicles (Imported from Another Country):
- ZB II/Vehicle Registration Certificate/Type Approval or Manufacturer's Data Confirmation
- 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")
- SEPA Direct Debit Authorization for Vehicle Tax (Download section on this page)
Important Note: You may be required to demonstrate the vehicle—the staff at the registration office will provide you with more detailed information.
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.
Part II of the Certificate of Registration is missing
- CoC certificate* or expert report pursuant to §21 StVZO, or expert report pursuant to §13 EG-FGV**
- 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")
- Possibly foreign vehicle registration documents
- Certificate of Compliance issued by the customs office (not required for imports from EU member states)
- Proof of ownership, e.g., purchase agreement or original invoice
- You may need to present the vehicle for inspection
(the staff at the registration office will be happy to provide you with further information on this). - SEPA Direct Debit Authorization for Vehicle Tax (Download section on this page)
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
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