Registration of a used vehicle from abroad (not EC)
Service description
You have purchased a used vehicle outside the European Community or EEA and would like to register it.
To the overview page of the vehicle registration centre
Which documents are required?
- valid identity card with current address or current registration confirmation or valid passport with current registration confirmation
- for legal entities and companies: Extract from the commercial register, business registration, ID of the person authorised to sign (managing director, authorised signatory)
- Power of attorney for authorised representatives and their ID or passport (also applies to spouses)
- SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
- For minors: Declaration of consent from the parent or legal guardian and driving licence or severely disabled person's pass
- EEC Certificate of Conformity (COC) or expert opinion according to §21 StVZO of the officially recognised expert, if applicable, exemption granted by the government (e.g. Ministry of Economics, Labour, Energy and Transport)
- Electronic insurance confirmation eVB (no insurance contract or policy)
- Original foreign vehicle documents
- If available, registration certificate part II + part I or old vehicle registration document/vehicle licence (if the vehicle has already been registered in Germany)
- Certificate of valid main inspection and exhaust emission test or expert opinion in accordance with § 21 StVZO
- Vehicle presentation or certificate from a monitoring organisation regarding vehicle identification
- Customs clearance certificate
Please note: If exemptions from the StVZO have to be granted, the licence can be issued on the following working day at the earliest!
Please note: Further documents and records may be required in individual cases.
What fees are charged?
Any fees incurred are charged on the basis of the Fee Regulations for Road Traffic Measures (GebOst).
Applications / Forms