Fahrzeugzulassung - Außerbetriebsetzung für ein Fahrzeug beantragen

If you wish to deregister your vehicle, you must have it taken out of service at the relevant vehicle registration authority.

If you want to deregister your vehicle, you must apply for it to be taken out of service. This also applies to trailers.

Once you have deregistered the vehicle, you may no longer move it on the road or park it in public areas.

You can submit the application in person or through your representative to the relevant registration authority.

If you do not have your vehicle scrapped, you can usually have the vehicle's license plate reserved for later re-registration for up to one year.

• if available: completed application form
• Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration certificate), if applicable with trailer list
• License plates

If the vehicle is scrapped, the following must also be submitted

• Proof of utilization or
• Declaration of whereabouts if the vehicle is being disposed of abroad
• Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document), if this has been issued

You can take your vehicle out of service

• if you intend to sell it,
• if you are temporarily not using it or
• if you have it scrapped.

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.

Processing is usually immediate.

There is no deadline.

Contradiction

• Decommissioning of a vehicle Authorization
• Vehicle is deregistered and may no longer be used on the road; also applies to trailers
• Vehicle may then no longer be parked in public areas
• Required documents:
  • Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration certificate), with trailer list, if available
  • License plates
• Requirements:
  • if fees and expenses from previous referrals to the registration authority are in arrears, registration may be refused
  • no motor vehicle tax debts of 5 euros or more, including all late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties
• Application: in person or by proxy
• Responsible: locally competent vehicle registration authority

Please contact your local vehicle registration authority.

Vehicle registration authority