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.

If you have bought a vehicle and it is still deregistered, you must re-register it if you want to use it on the road.

This is a re-registration to another owner if there has been a change of owner. You can apply for this in person at the registration authority responsible for you or have a representative do it for you.

The vehicle registration authorities are responsible.

Please contact the vehicle registration authority responsible for you

• Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document)
• Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
• Valid electronic insurance confirmation (eVB)
• Valid main inspection and, if applicable, safety inspection
• valid identification document, e.g. identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; if the passport is presented, a current registration certificate is also required
• Account details or SEPA mandate for collecting the vehicle tax of the owner
• If available: completed application forms

If necessary, the following must also be submitted:

If you wish to use a new license plate:

• if already available: new (desired) license plate reserved in advance including PIN

If you are represented by a third party:

• written power of attorney and original identification document of the holder; the authorized person himself must be able to identify himself/herself with a valid identity card or passport.

In the case of re-registration for minors:

• the written declaration of consent of the legal guardians and their original identity cards; if applicable, a certificate of sole custody ("negative certificate") in the case of single parents

Depending on the individual case, the licensing authority may request further or other proof from you.

• The vehicle is currently out of service.
• There has been a change of keeper.
• You must not have any outstanding fees and expenses from previous registration processes of more than EUR 30.
• You must not have any vehicle tax debts of EUR 5 or more. This also includes late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties.
  

• For Hesse, the following applies as a prerequisite: No overdue fees and expenses from previous licensing procedures of more than EUR 10 (including the resulting late payment surcharges).

• Contradiction

There is no deadline.

If you apply in person at the licensing authority, the application is usually processed immediately.

Re-registration via an i-vehicle portal: Administrative fine 12,80 EUR (Information on cost composition can be found here)

Re-registration at the local vehicle registration authority: Administrative fine 30,00 EUR (Information on cost composition can be found here)