Replacing the Certificate of Registration, Part II (Vehicle Title)
De-registration of a registered motor vehicle with the Motor Vehicle Registration Office.
How to proceed
- 1
Visit the registration office or cancel your registration online
With Certificate of Registration Part I (vehicle registration certificate) and license plate.
- 2
Have license plates deregistered
The inspection sticker and registration sticker will be removed.
- 3
Canceling Insurance and Getting a Motor Vehicle Tax Refund
The tax will be refunded on a pro-rata basis.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
1 day
Official: max. 1 day
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Car insurance not canceled after deregistration
- • License plates not de-registered or returned
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owners who no longer intend to use their vehicle on a permanent basis or wish to sell it.
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. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 99.5 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Car insurance not canceled after deregistration
- •License plates not de-registered or returned
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.