Applying for initial registration of a vehicle (new registration)
If you want to use a new motor vehicle on the road for the first time, it must be registered. This also applies to trailers.
The registration authorises you to
- drive the vehicle on the road and
- park the vehicle in public areas
Responsible department
locally competent vehicle registration authority
Details
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.
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
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