Kraftfahrzeug: Zulassung eines gebrauchten Kraftfahrzeuges aus einem EU-Land beantragen

Registration of a vehicle that has already been registered in the EU or EEA is possible on application. Registration is granted by the competent registration authority.

The registration of a vehicle that has already been registered in the EU or EEA is possible upon application. The registration is issued by the responsible registration authority. If you buy a new or used vehicle abroad or move to Germany with a vehicle registered to you abroad, you must apply for registration for this vehicle.
Registering a vehicle that was previously registered abroad is more time-consuming than registering a new vehicle or transferring it, as more documents are required.

Used vehicles from an EU country can be registered in Germany under certain conditions. For this purpose, the registration authority of the administrative district in which you have your main place of residence (for companies or associations: company or association headquarters) assigns a license plate to the vehicle.

Official license plates must have a stamped sticker from the registration authority. This does not apply to trailers that are not subject to registration and that have a repeater license plate. The design of license plates and their attachment to the vehicle are prescribed by law. All newly registered or re-registered vehicles receive a license plate with a Euro field. Previously issued license plates (without the Euro field) must also have the nationality plate "D" clearly visible on the vehicle when driving abroad.

• completed application forms, if applicable
• valid identification document (identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; if the passport is presented, a current registration certificate)
• any foreign vehicle documents
• Foreign license plates (if available)
• Purchase contract/invoice
• CoC papers (including emission class / emission key) or if not available: Expert opinion
• Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB)
• Bank details for vehicle tax (SEPA direct debit mandate)
• Proof of inspection (usually main inspection and emissions test)

Further information can be obtained from your local registration authority.

Further documents may need to be submitted, for example

• if you are represented by a third party: Your written power of attorney and your identity document (original); the authorized representative himself must be able to identify himself with his valid identity card/passport.
• if you are a minor: a written declaration of consent from the legal guardians and their identity documents (original); if applicable, a certificate of sole custody (so-called "negative certificate") for single parents

Authorization is granted

• only to the place of residence - in the case of several residences, the main residence - or the registered office/branch office of the applicant
• as a company vehicle if the company is entered in the German commercial register or trade register.
• not if the general inspection (HU) has expired
  The original test report in accordance with § 29 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) must be submitted.
• in the case of used vehicles for which EC type approval has been granted, only after an inspection in accordance with § 29 StVZO has been carried out.
  It does not apply if a valid inspection certificate in accordance with Directive 2009/40/EC on roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers from another EU or EEA member state can be presented. A translation into German must be submitted for the foreign test report.

The fee is charged in accordance with the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt). The amount depends on various factors. Information can be obtained on a case-by-case basis from the local licensing authority

As the owner, you must apply for the registration of your vehicle at the responsible registration authority. You can also appoint a representative with a written power of attorney. It is important that the power of attorney also includes your consent to the disclosure of vehicle tax-relevant data to the authorized representative.

In order to complete the procedure quickly, it is particularly important to submit all the necessary documents to the authority as completely as possible. You may also have to present the vehicle to the registration authority for an identity check. This is particularly necessary in cases where the registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document) cannot be presented.

If nothing stands in the way of registration, the license plates are stamped, i.e. stickers for the main inspection and the registration area are affixed. The foreign registration certificate is confiscated.

Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the responsible office.

If you have vehicle tax arrears or arrears of fees and expenses from previous registration processes, the registration authority will refuse registration until you have paid these.

If someone is registering your vehicle on your behalf, the authorized representative must present a written power of attorney from you. This must also contain a declaration of consent that the registration authority may inform the authorized representative of any outstanding fees and expenses.

• Registration of a vehicle that was already registered in the EU or EEA
• Application is necessary
• Registration is issued by the responsible registration authority

Please contact the local licensing authority in your district or city.

As a rule, the local authority responsible is

• for natural persons, the authority of the place of residence of the vehicle owner (main residence according to the identity card),
• for legal entities, tradespeople and self-employed persons with a fixed place of business or authorities, the authority of the registered office or the location of the branch or office involved.

In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the registration authorities are the district councils, (senior) mayors of the independent towns and the large towns belonging to the district (registration authority). The authority with local jurisdiction is the authority of the place of residence or, in the case of several residences, the place of the main residence or, in the absence of such, the place of residence of the applicant or person concerned. Jurisdiction is based on the place of residence of the vehicle owner (main residence according to the identity card).

In the case of legal entities, tradespeople and self-employed persons with a fixed place of business or public authorities, the registration authority of the registered office or the location of the branch or office involved is responsible.