Apply for a vehicle tax exemption
Exemption from motor vehicle tax for individuals with severe disabilities who have been assigned the codes H, Bl, or aG, as well as for electric vehicles.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Disability ID Card with Special Designation · Tax Documents / Receipts
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Kostenlos über ELSTER
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the Main Customs Office
With a disability ID card or a vehicle registration certificate for an electric vehicle.
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Verification of eligibility requirements
The customs office verifies the classification code and the proportion of personal use.
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Tax exemption and refund of taxes already paid
Retroactive to the date of application.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
People with severe disabilities who have certain designations, or owners of all-electric vehicles (temporary).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application not submitted at the time of registration
- •Disability ID card is out of date
Common reasons for rejection
- •No markings
- •The vehicle is used primarily by others (not for personal use)
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to apply for a vehicle tax exemption?▼
Free via ELSTER.
How long does it take to apply for a vehicle tax exemption?▼
Usually about 7 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- ELSTER – Finanzverwaltung
- Data quality
- 100 %