Change vehicle data or owner data

• Your owner data or vehicle data has changed.
• You must not have any outstanding fees and expenses from previous authorisation processes of more than EUR 30.
• You must not have any motor vehicle tax debts of EUR 5 or more. This also includes late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties.

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

For trailers as well:

• if available: Trailer directory

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

• Move to another registration district - vehicle owner remains the same:
  • with a new licence plate:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • Old licence plates for cancelling the stamp stickers
    • If already available: new (desired) licence plate reserved in advance
    • If already available: new licence plates Vehicle licence plates
  • while retaining the previous licence plate number:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • Notification that the previous licence plate number is to be retained
• Move to another registration district - vehicle owner changes:
  • with a new licence plate:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • Old licence plates for cancelling the stamp stickers
    • If already available: new (desired) licence plate reserved in advance
    • If already available: new licence plates Vehicle licence plates
  • while retaining the previous licence plate number:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • Notification that the previous licence 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:
  • with a new licence plate:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • Old licence plates for cancelling the stamp stickers
    • If already available: new (desired) licence plate reserved in advance
    • If already available: new licence plates Vehicle registration plates
  • while retaining the previous licence plate number:
    • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
    • Notification that the previous licence plate number is to be retained

If the following vehicle data changes: Vehicle class in accordance with 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 holder; the authorised representative must be able to identify himself/herself with a valid identity card or passport.

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

• § Section 15 (1) of the Ordinance on the Registration of Vehicles for Road Traffic (Fahrzeugzulassungsverordnung - FZV)
• Fee number 259 Annex to §1 Fee regulations for road traffic measures (GebOSt)

• Contradiction

• Search for the relevant registration office / internet-based vehicle registration (i-KfZ) by postcode and search terms
• Information on internet-based vehicle registration on the website of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs and Transport (BMDV)

• Notification of changes to vehicle data or owner data Acceptance
• Prerequisites:
  • Change of vehicle or owner data
  • no overdue fees and expenses from previous authorisation processes over EUR 30
  • have no motor vehicle tax debts of EUR 5 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 possible on site and regionally also online
• Responsible: local vehicle registration authority