De-register a vehicle
De-registration of a vehicle with the registration office, e.g., in the event of sale, scrapping, or temporary de-registration.
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Damit wir De-register a vehicle mit dem zuständigen Kfz-Zulassungsstelle in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Certificate of Registration, Part I · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
ca. 30–50 € Behörde
How to proceed
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Have license plates deregistered
At the registration office or by deregistering online using an electronic seal.
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Submit a cancellation request
With Certificate of Registration, Part I, and license plate.
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Notify your insurance company
To ensure that no further charges are incurred.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owners who no longer wish to use their vehicle on public roads.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •License plates submitted without being de-registered
- •Insurance company was not notified, so premiums remain due
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Fahrzeug abmelden?▼
In der Regel ca. 1 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
- Data quality
- 91 %