Re-register a vehicle
Re-registration of a vehicle when the owner changes or the owner moves to an area under the jurisdiction of a different registration office.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Re-register a vehicle mit dem zuständigen Kfz-Zulassungsstelle in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Re-register a vehicle.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Certificate of Registration, Part I · eVB number
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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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Obtain an eVB number
Request this from your auto insurance provider (even if the insurance remains the same when the vehicle owner changes).
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Appointment at the registration office
Online or in person, with your vehicle registration certificate, ID card, and, if applicable, your new license plate.
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Receive a new certificate of registration
If you change your registration district, you may need a new license plate.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owners who move to a different registration district or purchase a vehicle that is already registered.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Failure to meet the deadline for re-registration (usually 1 month after moving)
- •The eVB number for the new insurance policy is missing
Common reasons for rejection
- •Vehicle documents are incomplete or the originals are not available
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 ummelden?▼
In der Regel ca. 7 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
- Data quality
- 100 %