New registration of a motor vehicle from an EU country
Vehicles may only be used on public roads if they are approved for traffic. In the case of a new vehicle with a general type approval or EC type approval, you must apply for the allocation of an official registration number.
Who should I contact?
The responsibility lies with the district, the independent city and the municipality, joint municipality and city entrusted with this task.
In this case, the main residence according to the identity card is decisive. In the case of legal entities, this is the registered office of the principal place of business or the seat of the branch.
Responsible authorities
Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Straßenverkehr
Contact
- Emsland:
- Allocation of classic car license plates (older than 30 years)
- Apply for keeper information from the vehicle register
- Apply for re-registration of your motor vehicle (without change of owner)
- Applying for the first registration of a vehicle (new registration)
- Approval for 100 km/h for motor vehicles with trailers (combinations)
- Fine dust sticker/ environmental sticker Information
- Fine dust sticker/ environmental sticker issue
- Inspection and seal sticker replacement
- License plate Allocation of small plates
- License plate Assignment Small motorcycle license plate
- License plate Replacement for theft
- License plate allocation Seasonal license plate
- License plate replacement for loss
- License plates Allocation of desired number plates
- Motor Vehicle License Plate Allocation Export License Plate
- Motor Vehicle Registration Number Allocation Short Term
- Motor vehicle notification technical change
- Motor vehicle registration when transferring to another holder outside the registration district
- New registration of a motor vehicle from an EU country
- New vehicle registration from non-EU country
- Re-registration of a vehicle
- Registration certificate Part I Amendment
- Registration certificate Part I Issuance
- Registration certificate Part I Replacement
- Registration certificate Part II Issuance
- Registration certificate Part II Replacement
- Registration certificate Part II Status query
- Registration certificate notification - due to loss
- Registration of a motor vehicle with a foreign registration number
- Registration of a used motor vehicle from a non-EU country (abroad)
- Registration of a used motor vehicle from an EU country
- Report the sale of the vehicle
- Requesting a vehicle to be taken out of service
- Towing permit: issue
- Vehicle License Plate Replacement
- Vehicle Registration Number, Allocation Tax-Exempt
- Vehicle license plate exchange for Euro license plates
- Vehicle license plates Allocation of H license plates for historic vehicles
- Vehicle registration in case of transfer to another owner within the registration district
Which documents are required?
- Completed application forms, if applicable
- Valid identification document (identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; upon presentation of the passport, also a current registration certificate - not older than three months)
- possibly foreign vehicle documents, otherwise purchase contract or import certificate
- CoC papers (incl. pollutant class / emission code) or if not available: expert opinion according to §13 EG-FGV or expert opinion according to § 21 StVZO
- Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB)
- Bank details for vehicle tax (SEPA direct debit mandate)
Further information can be obtained from your local licensing authority.
- If necessary, e.g. additional evidence of:
- Name and address of the applicant as well as the tax office responsible for him in accordance with § 21 of the Tax Code
- Name and address of the supplier
- Day of first commissioning
- Mileage on the day of delivery
- Vehicle type, vehicle manufacturer (brand), vehicle type and vehicle identification number
- Use
- 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
What are the fees?
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.
What else should I know?
Vehicles whose first registration in another EU member state was not more than 6 months ago or whose previous mileage is less than 6,000 km are considered new vehicles according to § 1b UStG.
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.
Legal basis
Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
Schedule of Fees for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt)
Appeal
As a rule, the legal remedy is to bring an action.