Applying for the re-registration of a vehicle to another owner (transfer)

You can apply for re-registration (in the event of a change of owner) online or in person at your local registration authority.

Personal application:

• Find out from your local licensing authority whether a form is available for download. Ask which documents you need for the procedure.
• Take the completed form and the required documents to your competent licensing authority.
• If you would like to keep your existing licence plate on your vehicle, you can do so nationwide. If you do not wish to make use of the licence plate transfer, you can continue to apply for a preferred licence plate.
  • Tip: If you need new licence plates, you can turn to private providers. You can usually find these near the registration authority
• When a new licence plate is issued, the registration authority affixes the sticker (main inspection and new stamp sticker) to your new licence plate.
• If your vehicle has a fine dust sticker, it will become invalid due to new licence plates. If you want to drive in low emission zones and do not have an exemption licence, you should also apply for a new fine dust sticker when re-registering.

Online procedure:

• Go to the online portal of your local licensing authority.
• Identify yourself there with your new electronic ID card (nPA) or electronic residence permit (eAT) with activated online ID function.
• Enter the necessary data in the portal's application form.
• Pay the fees using the e-payment system (means of payment vary depending on the competent licensing authority).
• Provided that previous licence plates are retained:
  • The application is automatically checked in real time.
  • The letter of admission is immediately made available online and can be called up within 30 minutes.
  • Your vehicle is re-registered when you call up the registration certificate. You can put it into operation.
  • Print out the registration certificate and keep it in your vehicle until you receive the registration certificate Part I.
  • You will receive the registration certificate part I and II as well as an information letter by post from your licensing authority.
• If new licence plates are applied for:
  • The application is checked by a member of staff.
  • The registration authority will send you the registration certificate and fee notice, registration certificate parts I and II, the stamp sticker holder and the sticker holder for the main inspection (HU) for affixing to the licence plate by post.
  • Your vehicle is now re-registered. Once you have received the registration documents, you can put the vehicle into operation.

You can apply for a change of registration at the registration authority responsible for your main place of residence in your district or city.

• You must not have motor vehicle tax debts of EUR 5 or more. Late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties are also taken into account when calculating the amount.

Note: If you want someone to represent you when registering your vehicle, you must give this person written authorisation. This power of attorney must also include your consent that the registration authority may inform the authorised person of any outstanding fees and expenses incurred by you.

• Valid identity card or passport with your last confirmation of registration
• Registration certificate part I or old vehicle licence
• Registration certificate part II or old vehicle registration document
• Electronic insurance confirmation number (eVB number)
• Test report on the last general inspection, e.g. TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS, GTS, FSP

Please note: As a rule, you must submit additional documents. The documents required for re-registration with change of holder vary depending on the federal state. Please enquire about this at your local registration authority.

• § Section 16 (2) sentence 1 of the Vehicle Licensing Ordinance (FZV)
• Fee number 259 Annex to §1 Fee regulations for road traffic measures (GebOSt)

Forms: can be obtained from your local licensing authority

Online procedure possible: yes, via the online portal of the local competent licensing authority

Personal appearance required: no

• Information sheet on vehicle registration in Saxony-Anhalt
• SEPA direct debit mandate for the collection of vehicle tax

• Vehicle re-registration for change of owner
• When purchasing or taking over a motor vehicle that is already registered, it must be re-registered in the name of the new owner
• Re-registration must be carried out immediately at the local registration office
• When re-registering with a change of holder, there is the option of transferring the licence plate number nationwide
• Alternatively, you can also apply for a new licence plate
• Fine dust sticker becomes invalid with new licence plate and must be applied for again
• Applicant must not have any payment arrears from previous authorisation procedures
• Applicant must not have motor vehicle tax debts of more than EUR 5
• Applications can be submitted in person and online
• Procedure is subject to a fee
• Responsible: local licensing authority