Applying for initial registration of a vehicle (new registration)
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Service description
If you want to use a new motor vehicle on the road for the first time, it must be registered. This also applies to trailers. You or your representative must submit the application for initial registration to the local vehicle registration authority.
After successful registration, you will receive the registration documents and the registration authority will assign you a licence plate number.
The authorisation entitles you,
- to participate in road traffic with the vehicle and
- park the vehicle in public areas.
So-called keeper data is recorded during the registration process:
- for natural persons:
- Surname, maiden name, first names
- Order or artist name, if applicable
- Date of birth, place of birth or, if this is not known, country of birth
- Gender and address
- for legal entities and authorities:
- Name or designation
- address
- for associations:
- Representation with data by natural or legal persons
- Name of the association
Special information for the Salzlandkreis districtPrerequisites
- You have a new vehicle.
- The normal location of this vehicle is in the Federal Republic of Germany.
- You have no motor vehicle tax debts of EUR 5.00 or more. This also includes late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties.
Which documents are required?
- if available: completed application forms
- Valid identification document: identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; if the passport is presented, a current registration certificate is also required
- Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document) or, in the case of vehicles not subject to registration, the operating licence
- the EC Certificate of Conformity (CoC), or data confirmation or full certificate
- Proof of ownership: purchase contract or invoice
- Proof of valid motor vehicle liability insurance (eVB number)
- Bank details for the SEPA direct debit mandate to pay the vehicle tax
if represented by a third party:
- Your written authorisation and your original identity document
- If applicable: identity card or passport of the authorised person
in the case of authorisation for minors:
- the written declaration of consent of the legal guardians and their original identity cards
- if applicable, a certificate of sole custody ("negative certificate") for single parents
for modifications to the vehicle:
- Presentation of an operating licence
What fees are incurred?
Administration fee: €30.00Advance payment: Nohttps://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.htmlfor the first registration at the locally competent vehicle registration authoritiesAdministration fee: £12.80Advance payment: Nohttps://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.htmlfor initial registration via an internet-based vehicle registration (i-Kfz-Portal)Administration fee: €10.20Advance payment: Nohttps://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.htmlfor the choice of a licence plateWhat deadlines do I have to observe?
There is no deadline.
Processing time
Processing usually takes place immediately.
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