Applying for initial registration of a vehicle (new registration)

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

After successful registration, you will receive the registration documents and the registration authority will assign you a license plate number.

The registration entitles you to

drive the vehicle on the road and
park the vehicle in public areas.

So-called owner 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

Local competent licensing authority

You have a new vehicle that has not yet been registered.
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.

if available: completed application forms
Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document) or, in the case of vehicles without registration, the operating license
valid identification document: identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; if the passport is presented, a current registration certificate is also required
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

Further documents must be submitted for the following vehicle types:

For vehicles with national type approval:
- Data confirmation
For vehicles with EU type approval:
- the EU Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
For vehicles with individual vehicle approvals:
- Certificate confirming that an individual vehicle approval has been granted
For a vehicle without registration:
- Certificate of conformity, data confirmation or certificate of individual vehicle approval

If you are represented by a third party:

Your written power of attorney and your original identification document;
The authorized person must be able to identify themselves with a valid identity card or passport.

In the case of authorization 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 modifications to the vehicle: