Vehicle Registration in Potsdam
In Potsdam (Brandenburg), the Kfz-Zulassungsstelle Potsdam processes applications for Vehicle Registration. The key facts for your application.
Responsible office for Vehicle Registration in Potsdam
Kfz-Zulassungsstelle Potsdam · Kfz-Zulassungsstelle
Friedrich-Engels-Straße 10414473 Potsdam
Kfz-Zulassung-Fahrerlaubnis@Rathaus.Potsdam.de
Mo 08:00–15:00 · Di, Do 08:00–18:00 · Mi, Fr–Sa 08:00–12:00
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
You can find the responsible authority in Potsdam with all contact details above.
All authorities for Vehicle Registration →Fees
ca. 30 € Zulassung + 26,50 € Kennzeichen
Processing time
approx. 2 weeks in Potsdam
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
Potsdam: approx. approx. 2 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.
Everything about Vehicle Registration
Regional overview
If you apply for Vehicle Registration in Potsdam, you wait about approx. 2 weeks on average. Statutory maximum: approx. 2 weeks. In practice it is rarely below this. Responsible: Kfz-Zulassungsstelle Potsdam. The Kfz-Zulassungsstelle Potsdam in Potsdam currently needs about approx. 2 weeks. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter. Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
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
Read more
- Kfz-Zulassungsstelle Potsdam
Responsible authority
- Vehicle Registration in Potsdam
- City Potsdam
- State information
Regional specifics
- Vehicle Registration
Form
- Vehicle Deregistration / De-registration
Form
- GHG emissions (electric car)
Grant
- Electric Vehicle Environmental Bonus (BAFA Remaining Term)
Grant
- Deadlines
- Checklist
- Authorities
- FAQ
- Change of address
When there is a change of ownership
- Vehicle Registration – overview