New motor vehicle registration from non-EU country

Responsibility lies with the district, the independent city or the municipality, joint municipality and city entrusted with this task.

The main place of residence according to the identity card is decisive. In the case of legal entities, this is the registered office of the main branch or the registered office of the branch.

Authorization is granted

• only to the place of residence - in the case of several residences, the main residence - or the registered office/branch of the applicant.
• as a company vehicle if the company is entered in the German commercial register or trade register.

• Registration certificate part II (if available)
• Original data confirmation from the manufacturer in accordance with Section 2 (8) of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV), Certificate of Conformity (COC) or individual approval in accordance with Section 13 of the EC Vehicle Approval Regulation (EG-FGV)
• Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB) according to § 23 FZV
• Purchase contract/invoice for the new vehicle
• Vehicle documents or foreign registration certificate (if available)
• Identity card or passport with confirmation of registration - not older than 3 months
  • Driving license and similar documents are not accepted
• SEPA direct debit mandate for the collection of vehicle tax
  • This must be submitted in writing and signed by the holder in the original upon registration, including by third parties. If the account holder is different, this mandate must be signed in the original by the owner and the account holder. Proof of the specified bank details must be provided.
• Proof of customs clearance according to § 6 paragraph 6 FZV

In the case of clearance by a third party, additionally

• informal, written power of attorney from the applicant and identity card of the person for whom the vehicle is to be registered

additionally for companies:

• Extract from the trade register or commercial register
• the identification documents of the person responsible and authorized to sign (managing director, authorized signatory) and their power of attorney

additionally for associations:

• Extract from the register of associations
• ID of the person responsible and authorized to sign (board of directors) and their power of attorney

for underage vehicle owners additionally:

• Declaration of consent and signature of both parents
• their identity cards

• § Section 2 (8) of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• § Section 13 of the EC Vehicle Approval Regulation (EG-FGV)
• § 23 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• § Section 6 (6) of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)

Fees will be charged. Please contact the responsible office.

The application for registration must be submitted by the keeper or a person authorized in writing. If the competent authority requires an application form, this can be obtained in advance from the competent authority.

If there is no European type approval or individual approval for the vehicle, a full approval in accordance with § 21 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) or an individual approval in accordance with § 13 of the EC Vehicle Approval Regulation (EG-FGV) is required. The invoice to be submitted must show that the vehicle is a new vehicle.

• § Section 21 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)

No deadlines need to be observed.

It is recommended that you check with the manufacturer, an officially recognized expert or an inspector before purchasing the vehicle to ensure that it meets the emission class required for registration.

Information on reserving a special license plate can be found in the service "Reservation of special license plates".

• § Section 6 (6) of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• § 7 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• § 21 Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)
• EC Vehicle Approval Regulation (EG-FGV)