Vehicle Registration
Registration of a motor vehicle in the owner's name.
How to proceed
- 1
Purchase insurance
Received the eVB number from the insurer.
- 2
Visit the registration office
Online or in person.
- 3
Obtain a license plate
New license plates are required for new registrations.
Required documents
- Identification cardMandatory
- Certificate of Registration, Parts I and IIMandatory
- eVB number (insurance)MandatoryOften forgotten
- HU Certificate (TÜV)MandatoryOften forgotten
- SEPA Direct Debit Authorization (Vehicle Tax)MandatoryOften forgotten
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
ca. 30 € Zulassung + 26,50 € Kennzeichen
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
Common mistakes
- • eVB number is missing
- • HU sticker has expired
- • SEPA Direct Debit has not been set up
Common reasons for rejection
- • Vehicle not insured
- • Tax liabilities
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owners residing in Germany.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 97.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •eVB number is missing
- •HU sticker has expired
- •SEPA Direct Debit has not been set up
Common reasons for rejection
- •Vehicle not insured
- •Tax liabilities
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
How much does vehicle registration cost?▼
Approx. €30–40 in fees, plus €20–40 for the license plate.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Data quality
- 100 %
Latest content changes
- eVB-Nummer Pflicht dokumentiert
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Vehicle Registration by city
Regional processing times, responsibilities and specifics.