Fahrzeugzulassung - Fahrzeugdaten oder Halterdaten ändern

If the vehicle data or owner data for your vehicle has changed, you must report this to your registration authority.

If the owner data or vehicle data of your car, motorcycle or trailer changes, you must inform your responsible vehicle registration authority.
Holder details change if you change your name, for example if you get married. You must also inform the registration authority of any change of address if you move house.

Technical data changes, for example

• Changes to the vehicle class
• Change in cubic capacity, rated power, fuel type or energy source
• Increase in the maximum speed determined by the type of construction
• Reduction of the maximum speed determined by the design, if this is relevant to the driving license or registration
• Modification of the permissible axle loads, the total mass, the vertical load or the trailer load
• Increase in vehicle dimensions, except for passenger cars and motorcycles
• Changes to the number of seats or standing room in buses and coaches
• Changes to the exhaust or noise values, insofar as they affect vehicle tax or traffic bans
• Changes to the vehicle

Depending on the change, the registration authority will issue you with

• new registration documents and
• new stamp stickers for your vehicle in the event of a license plate change.

You can visit your registration authority in person or appoint a representative.

• if available: completed application forms
• valid identification document, e.g. an identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; if a passport is presented, a current registration certificate must also be submitted;
• valid electronic insurance confirmation (eVB), if applicable
• Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document)
• Valid main inspection and, if applicable, a safety inspection
• If applicable, account details or SEPA mandate for collecting the vehicle tax of the owner

For trailers also

• if available: Trailer register

Depending on which change is made to the vehicle or owner data, you must also submit different documents:

• Relocation to another registration district - vehicle owner remains the same:
  • for a new license plate:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • old license plates for cancellation of the stamp stickers
    • if already available: new (desired) license plate reserved in advance
    • If already available: new license plates License plates
  • if the previous license plate number is retained:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • Notification that the previous license plate number is to be retained
• Relocation to another registration district - vehicle owner changes:
  • for new license plate:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • old license plates for validation of the stamp stickers
    • if already available: new (desired) license plate reserved in advance
    • If already available: new license plates License plates
  • if the previous license plate number is retained:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • Notification that the previous license plate number is to be retained
• Relocation within the registration district - vehicle owner remains the same:
  • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
• Relocation within the registration district - vehicle owner changes:
  • for new license plate:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • old license plates for cancellation of the stamp stickers
    • if already available: new (desired) license plate reserved in advance
    • If already available: new license plates License plates
  • if the previous license plate number is retained:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • Notification that the previous license plate number is to be retained

If the following vehicle data changes: Vehicle class according to Annex XXIX of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations, change in engine capacity, rated power, fuel type or energy source:

• Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)

If represented by a third party or a third party:

• Written power of attorney and original identification document of the owner; the authorized representative must be able to identify himself/herself with his/her valid identity card or passport.

Depending on the individual case, the vehicle registration authority may request further or other proof from you.

• Your holder details or vehicle details have changed.
• You have no outstanding fees and expenses from previous registration processes, otherwise registration may be refused
• You have no vehicle tax debts of 5 euros or more. This also includes late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties.

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.

The competent registration authority must be informed immediately of any changes to vehicle data or owner data.

• Contradiction

• Notification of changes to vehicle data or owner data Acceptance
• Prerequisites:
  • Change of vehicle or holder data
  • registration may be refused if fees and expenses from previous referrals to the registration authority are in arrears
  • have no vehicle tax debts of 5 euros or more. This also includes late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties
• required documents:
  • If represented by another person, a written power of attorney must be issued
  • Presentation of the power of attorney when applying on site
• Application on site and regionally also possible online
• Responsible: local vehicle registration authority

Please contact your local vehicle registration authority.

Please ask your local vehicle registration authority for the necessary forms.

Some authorities make forms available digitally on their website or use an online portal.