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Owning a vehicle

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Whether new or second-hand - here you can find out when you need to register, deregister or re-register a car, truck, boat or other means of transportation, what there is to consider with regards to licence plates and what subsidies are available for the purchase.

There are 60 services for Owning a vehicle

Allocation of classic car license plates (older than 30 years)
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For vehicles that were first registered for circulation at least 30 years ago, a red license plate (red 07 license plate) can be applied for. The date of the first admission is...
Apply for a resident parking permit
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Every resident can apply for a resident parking permit for their car or motorcycle or a vehicle they use permanently if the requirements are met. The resident parking permit is...
Apply for re-registration of your motor vehicle (without change of owner)
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As a vehicle owner, you re-register your vehicle to a new address and apply for a new vehicle registration number if you change your residence to another municipality. A...
Applying for the first registration of a vehicle (new registration)
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If you want to use a new vehicle on the road for the first time, you need a first registration.
Approval for 100 km/h for motor vehicles with trailers (combinations)
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Approval for a maximum speed of 100 km/h on highways and motorways is possible for vehicles with trailers (combinations) upon application. Approval is granted by the competent licensing authority.
Car towed - municipal information
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Unpleasant surprise: Your car was towed away by the authorities. Who will now provide information on what happens next?
Damage to roads and bridges: Notification
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Damage to the road area, such as loose pavement slabs, bumps, tripping hazards or holes, as well as to bridges, can be reported to the competent authority. The notification...
Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - Determination of individual routes
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In order to ensure the greatest possible safety during the transport of dangerous goods, special regulations apply to the transport of dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are...
Determination of the route of dangerous goods transports: Issue - General ruling
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In order to ensure the greatest possible safety during the transport of dangerous goods, special regulations apply to the transport of dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are...
Driving licence: entry - of points in the register of fitness to drive
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From 01.05.2014 the following regulations apply to the entry of points: 1 point: Administrative offences 2 points: gross administrative offences with a regular driving ban an...
Exemption or reduction from motor vehicle tax for severely disabled persons
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If you have a severely disabled person's pass that identifies you as helpless, blind or exceptionally handicapped, you are exempt from motor vehicle tax for exactly one vehicle...
Extending the validity of a resident parking permit
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A resident parking permit can be extended into the coming year upon application.
Fine dust sticker/ environmental sticker Information
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If you want to drive in an environmental zone, you need a fine dust sticker/environmental sticker. You can obtain information here.
Fine dust sticker/ environmental sticker issue
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If you want to drive in an environmental zone, you need a fine dust sticker/environmental badge. You can obtain information here.
Fine proceedings for traffic offences
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The cities, municipalities or administrative communities monitor stationary traffic on their respective territory. Administrative offences found will be punished with a fine. The...
Information for the registration certificate part II (leasing certificate information)
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You can apply for information for the registration certificate II (leasing certificate information).
Inspection and seal sticker replacement
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If a badge (seal or inspection plate) has detached from the license plate or has been damaged to the point of obscurity, one or more new plates must be affixed to the previous or...
License plate Allocation of small plates
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Not infrequently, when registering a vehicle, the desire for a reduced license plate (so-called "US license plate" or light motorcycle license plate) is expressed. Such plates ca...
License plate allocation Seasonal license plate
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Seasonal license plates are intended for vehicles such as motorcycles, convertibles or motorhomes that are only used at certain times of the year. Their owners or keepers can thu...
License plate Assignment Small motorcycle license plate
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In addition to the previous license plates, smaller motorcycle license plates up to a minimum size of 18 x 20 cm can also be used. This regulation also applies to motorcycle...
License plate replacement for loss
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In case of loss of license plates, re-identification is necessary.
License plate Replacement for theft
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In case of theft of license plates, re-identification is necessary. In any case, report the theft to the police.
License plates Allocation of desired number plates
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For some years now, it has been possible to obtain a desired license plate. Many competent authorities now offer an online reservation. This allows you to select the appropriate...
Main inspection: Acceptance
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In order to ensure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition in accordance with the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO), it must be subjected to a general inspection ...
Motor Vehicle License Plate Allocation Export License Plate
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If a vehicle that has not yet been registered or a vehicle that has not yet been registered in the Federal Republic of Germany and may have been taken out of service is to be...
Motor vehicle notification technical change
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Certain technical changes must be assessed immediately by the Technical Inspection Centre or an officially recognised inspection organisation (DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS, TÜV): Change...
Motor Vehicle Registration Number Allocation Short Term
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If you want to carry out a test drive to check the serviceability or a transfer drive with an unregistered vehicle within the Federal Republic of Germany, you will need a...
Motor vehicle registration when transferring to another holder outside the registration district
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If a vehicle is to be transferred to a new owner in a different registration district, an application must be submitted to the competent authority in the new registration distric...
Motor vehicle tax assessment
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Your vehicle will only be allowed to drive on public roads if payment of the motor vehicle tax has been ensured beforehand. The motor vehicle tax is determined by the competent...
Motor vehicles: wild accidents
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If the game involved in an accident, whether alive or already dead, is on the road, the accident site shall, if possible, be secured by means of a warning triangle and/or warning...
New registration of a motor vehicle from an EU country
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Registration of a new vehicle from an EU country is possible upon application. Approval is granted by the competent licensing authority.
New vehicle registration from non-EU country
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Vehicles may only be put into service on public roads if they are registered for traffic. It is therefore necessary to apply for the allocation of a registration plate for each...
Parking permit for the severely disabled: exhibition
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Do you live in Lower Saxony and need a parking permit for severely disabled people? Severely disabled persons with exceptional walking disabilities (mark "aG") or blin...
Provision of a vehicle: certificate
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Since 1 January 2007, last owners of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (i.e. vehicles for the carriage of goods up to 3.5 tonnes) have had the possibility to return th...
Provision of owner information
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Information that is stored about you at the Federal Motor Transport Authority can be viewed online yourself. This is information about penalised traffic offences and existing...
Re-registration of a vehicle
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A vehicle that has been taken out of service can be re-registered. At the same time, it is possible to relabel to a desired license plate.
Reduction of points in the driving aptitude register
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You can reduce your points by attending a driving fitness seminar. The driving fitness seminar consists of educational and psychological elements. If you have between 1 and 5...
Registration certificate notification - due to loss
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In the event of loss of registration certificate I or II, replacement documents shall be issued by the competent authority. If you suspect theft, you should definitely call the...
Registration certificate Part I Amendment
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In the event of a change of address within the registration district, you will receive a new registration certificate Part I.
Registration certificate Part I Issuance
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The registration certificate Part I has replaced the vehicle registration document. It is an official document for clarifying the fulfilment of the technical operating...
Registration certificate Part I Replacement
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There is no general obligation to exchange the old vehicle registration document for the new registration certificate Part II . However, there must be no juxtaposition of old and...
Registration certificate Part II Issuance
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Since 2005, the registration certificate has been the official document for clarifying the ownership of a motor vehicle and the fulfilment of the technical operating requirements...
Registration certificate Part II Replacement
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There is no general obligation to exchange the old vehicle registration document for the new registration certificate Part II. However, there must be no juxtaposition of old and...
Registration certificate Part II Status query
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The processing status of the registration certificate Part II can be obtained from the competent authority.
Registration of a motor vehicle with a foreign registration number
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Registration of a vehicle that has already been registered abroad is possible upon application. Approval is granted by the competent licensing authority.
Registration of a used motor vehicle from a non-EU country (abroad)
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Registration of a vehicle that has already been registered abroad (non-EU country) is possible upon application. Approval is granted by the competent licensing authority.
Registration of a used motor vehicle from an EU country
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Registration of a vehicle that has already been registered in the EU or EEA is possible upon application. Approval is granted by the competent licensing authority.
Report the sale of the vehicle
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If there is a change of keeper (e.g. due to the sale of the vehicle), the previous keeper or owner must notify the competent registration authority immediately for the purpose of changing the vehicle register.
Requesting a vehicle to be taken out of service
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If you wish to deregister your vehicle, you must have it taken out of service by the competent motor vehicle registration authority.
Reserve a license plate
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You have the option of reserving a license plate for your vehicle online without obligation.
Sport boat license
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In the case of the sports boat license, a distinction is made between the engine and sail areas. The Sportbootführerschein Binnen Motor (SBF Binnen Motor) is the official driving...
Temporary authorisation for road passenger transport: grant
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Anyone who transports people as an entrepreneur by bus (scheduled transport, excursion bus trips or holiday destinations), taxis or rental cars must be in possession of a permit....
Test and seal stickers
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If a vehicle is without defects, an inspection sticker is issued after the main inspection (HU) has been carried out and affixed to the rear registration plate. A black marking o...
Truck toll audit
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If your truck or van weighs at least 3.5 tons and you want to drive on a federal highway or freeway in Germany, you must pay a toll beforehand.
Vehicle license plate exchange for Euro license plates
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You can exchange your old license plate for a Euro license plate (with a blue border).
Vehicle License Plate Replacement
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Damaged or illegible license plates must be replaced immediately.
Vehicle license plates Allocation of H license plates for historic vehicles
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Vehicles are considered "historic" if they were first registered at least 30 years ago. The date of the first registration is decisive.
Vehicle registration in case of transfer to another owner within the registration district
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If you wish to register a vehicle for a new owner in the registration district of your place of residence or permanent establishment, you must apply for a transfer at the...
Vehicle Registration Number, Allocation Tax-Exempt
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Certain vehicles exempt from road tax have registration plates with green lettering and a green border on a white background. This includes non-profit vehicles, agricultural and...
Workshop Card: Return
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In the event of a change of employer or at the request of the company, the workshop card must be returned to the workshop immediately by the responsible specialist.

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