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Mobility and vehicles

Whether with your own vehicle, bicycle or public transport - mobility is of great importance in our society. We offer you information about vehicles, driver's licences, road traffic or subsidies for certain types of mobility.

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Apply for a new driver's license

If your driving licence has been revoked by a court ruling or by the driving licence office, you can apply for a new licence after the expiry of any blocking period that may...
Apply for re-registration of your motor vehicle (without change of owner)

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 a permit for an aviation event

If you want to hold an aviation event, you must first apply for a permit from the relevant aviation authority.
Approval for 100km/h for motor vehicles with trailers (combinations)

Approval for a maximum speed of 100 km/h on motorways and motorways is possible for vehicles with trailers (combinations) upon application. Approval is granted by the competent...
Approval for new vehicles

The registration of a brand-new vehicle (first registration) is carried out upon application by the registration authority. Approval is carried out by assigning a license plate...
Car towed - municipal information

Unpleasant surprise: Your car was towed away by the authorities. Who will now provide information on what happens next?
Categories of driving licences

If you want to drive a motor vehicle in Germany or Europe, you need a driving license. Depending on the vehicle and type of use, there are different driving licence classes. The...
Damage to roads and bridges: Notification

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

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

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...
Driver Qualification Certificate Exhibition

Within the European Union, road safety is to be improved. Therefore, self-employed and employed drivers who carry out road haulage or passenger transport on public roads must...
Driver's license issue new due to name change

Although there is no legal regulation that says that the driver's license must be changed after you have adopted a new surname by marriage or other reasons. However, if it is...
Driving licence: entry - of points in the register of fitness to drive

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...
Driving licence: extension

In any case, you must apply for the transfer of the driving licence personally, as your signature is required to produce the driving licence at the Bundesdruckerei.
Driving licence: Issuance - from 17 years

Young people in Germany are allowed to drive cars and trucks up to 3.5 t as well as cars with trailers at the age of 17 if they have successfully passed the driving test....
Driving licence: Issuance - International driving licence

International driving licences are required for temporary stays in a country that does not belong to the EU. The international driving licence is only a translation of the...
Driving licence: issuance - passenger transport

If you want to transport passengers in taxis, rental cars, ambulances or cars on regular services, to commercial excursions or to holiday destinations, you need a driving...
Driving licence: issue

If you want to drive a motor vehicle in Germany, you need a driving license. The driving licence is issued in certain categories and must be proven by a driving licence.
Driving licence: issue - exceptions to minimum age

If a category of driving licence is to be issued before reaching the minimum age, you must submit an application for exemption (decision on exemption from the minimum age rules)...
Driving licence: issued - on trial

When a driving licence is acquired for the first time, it is issued on probation for a period of two years. The probationary period lasts from the date of issue. Where a driving...
Driving licence: Renewal - Category C and D driving licence

Licences for categories C, CE, CE79, C1, C1E (trucks) and D, DE, D1, D1E (buses) are issued for a limited period and may be extended. Licences in these categories shall be...
Driving licence: replacement

If your driver's license has been lost or lost, has been stolen, has become unusable because it has become illegible, your appearance has changed or there are other...
Driving licence: transfer - foreign driving licence

Holders of a valid foreign driving licence may drive motor vehicles within the scope of their authorisation in Germany for a period of 6 months if they have a normal residence...
Exchange your old driver's license for a new driver's license

If the validity of your driver's license has expired, you will need to apply for a new driver's license. Old paper and card driving licences will gradually lose their validity...
Exemption or reduction from motor vehicle tax for severely disabled persons

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...
Fine dust sticker / environmental sticker Information

If you want to drive into an environmental zone, you need a fine dust sticker / environmental badge. Here you will find information.
Fine dust sticker / environmental sticker issue

If you want to drive into an environmental zone, you need a fine dust sticker / environmental badge. Here you will find information.
Fine proceedings for traffic offences

The cities, municipalities or administrative communities monitor stationary traffic on their respective territory. Administrative offences found will be punished with a fine....
Inspection and seal sticker replacement

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...
Intended for extinguishing - truck toll test

If your truck weighs at least 7.5 tonnes and you want to drive on a federal road or motorway in Germany, you must pay a toll beforehand.
License plate Allocation exempt from tax

Certain vehicles exempt from motor vehicle tax have license plates with green lettering and green border on a white background. This includes vehicles belonging to non-profit...
License plate Allocation Export plates

If a vehicle not previously registered or previously registered in the Federal Republic of Germany, possibly taken out of service, is to be exported abroad under its own power,...
License plate Allocation of small plates

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...
License plate Allocation Red insurance sign

For test drives, testing and transfer drives of otherwise unregistered vehicles, the red license plate is intended for dealers (e.g. motor vehicle manufacturers as well as parts...
License plate Assignment Small motorcycle license plate

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

Damaged or illegible license plates must be replaced immediately.
License plate replacement for loss

In case of loss of license plates, re-identification is necessary.
License plate Replacement for theft

In case of theft of license plates, re-identification is necessary. In any case, report the theft to the police.
License plates Allocation of classic car license plates (older than 30 years)

For vehicles that were first registered for traffic at least 30 years ago, a red license plate (red 07 license plate) can be applied for. The day of the first approval is...
License plates Allocation of desired number plates

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...
License plates Allocation of seasonal plates

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 holders can...
License plates Allocation short-term

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 need a short-term...
License plates Exchange for Euro plates

You can exchange your old registration number for a euro number plate (with a blue border).
Main inspection: Acceptance

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 notification technical change

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 again

A vehicle that has been taken out of service may be re-registered. At the same time, it is possible to relabel it to a desired license plate.
Motor vehicle registration in case of transfer to another owner outside the registration district

If a vehicle is to be transferred to a new owner in another registration district, an application must be submitted to the competent authority in the new registration district....
Motor vehicle tax assessment

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

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...
New registration of a motor vehicle from an EU country

Registration of a new vehicle from an EU country is possible on application. Authorisation shall be granted by the competent licensing authority.
New vehicle registration from non-EU country

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

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...
Provision of a vehicle: certificate

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...
Provision of owner information

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...
Recognition of courses for the restoration of fitness to drive

If you would like to carry out courses to restore the fitness to drive of drivers with alcohol or drug problems, you need recognition by the competent authority under state law.
Reduction of points in the driving fitness register

You can reduce points through a driving aptitude seminar. The driving aptitude seminar consists of traffic education and psychological elements. With a score of 1 to 5 points,...
Register of fitness to drive

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...
Register of fitness to drive

On 01.05.2014, the central traffic register (VZR) became the driving fitness register (FAER) and the existing point system was converted to the new driving fitness evaluation...
Registration certificate notification - due to loss

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

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

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

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...
Registration certificate Part II Issuance

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...
Registration certificate Part II Replacement

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

The processing status of the registration certificate Part II can be obtained from the competent authority.
Registration of a motor vehicle with a foreign license plate

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 second-hand motor vehicle from an EU country

Registration of a vehicle that has already been registered in the EU or EEA is possible upon application. Authorisation shall be granted by the competent licensing authority.
Registration of a used motor vehicle from a non-EU country (abroad)

Registration of a vehicle that has already been registered abroad (non-EU country) is possible upon application. Authorisation shall be granted by the competent licensing...
Report sale of the vehicle

If there is a change in the person of the owner (e.g. due to the sale of the vehicle), the previous owner or owner must immediately notify the competent registration authority...
Residents' parking permit extension

A resident parking permit can be extended into the coming year upon request.
Residents' parking permit issuance

Every resident can apply for a resident parking permit for his car or motorcycle or a motor vehicle he uses permanently, if the conditions are met. The resident parking permit...
Sport boat license

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...
Temporary authorisation for road passenger transport: grant

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...
Test and seal stickers

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...
Vehicle deregistration for decommissioning

Since 1 March 2007, there is no longer a distinction between temporary and permanent closure. A vehicle has either "registered" or "decommissioned" status.Return journeys after...
Vehicle registration in case of transfer to another owner within the registration district

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 plates Allocation H-plates for historic vehicles

Vehicles that were first registered for traffic at least 30 years ago are considered "historic". The day of the first approval is decisive.
Workshop Card: Return

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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