Registration of a used motor vehicle from an EU country

• Completed application forms, if applicable
• Valid identification document (identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; if the passport is presented, also a current registration certificate)
• possibly foreign vehicle documents,
• foreign license plates (if available)
• Purchase Contract/Invoice
• CoC papers (incl. pollutant class / emission code) or if not available: expert opinion according to § 21 StVZO
• Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB)
• Bank details for vehicle tax (SEPA direct debit mandate)
• Proof of inspection according to § 29 StVZO (usually main and exhaust gas inspection)

Further information can be obtained from your local licensing authority.

If necessary, further documents, e.g.:

• if represented by a third party: your written power of attorney and your identity document (original); the authorised representative must be able to identify himself with his valid identity card/passport.
• in the case of admission to minors: the written declaration of consent of the legal guardians and their identity cards (in the original); If applicable, a certificate of sole custody (so-called "negative certificate") for single parents

The fee is levied in accordance with the Schedule of Fees for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt). Their amount depends on various factors. In individual cases, information can be obtained from the locally competent licensing authority.

If there are vehicle tax arrears or if you have arrears of fees and expenses from previous registration procedures, the registration authority will refuse registration until you have paid them.
 
If someone registers your vehicle on your behalf, the authorised representative must provide a written power of attorney from you. This must also include a declaration of consent for the licensing authority to inform the authorised representative of any arrears of fees and expenses.

Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)

Schedule of Fees for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt)

Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO-)

According to the Code of Administrative Procedure, the time limit for an appeal or other remedy begins to run only if the party concerned has been informed in writing or electronically of the appeal, the administrative authority or court to which the appeal is to be brought, the registered office and the time limit to be observed.

As a rule, the legal remedy is to bring an action.

• Section 58 (1) of the Code of Administrative Court Procedure (VwGO)