Serviceportal–Baden-Württemberg

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Applying for initial registration of a vehicle (new registration)

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.

The registration authorises you to

drive the vehicle on the road and
park the vehicle in public areas

Responsible department

locally competent vehicle registration authority

Details

Prerequisite

You have a new vehicle.
The normal location of this vehicle is in the Federal Republic of Germany.
You have no outstanding fees and expenses from previous registration processes of more than EUR 30.
You have no motor vehicle tax debts of EUR 5 or more. This also includes late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties.

Procedure

You or your representative submit the application for this initial registration to the local vehicle registration authority.

So-called holder data is recorded during the registration process.

for natural persons:
Surname, maiden name, first names,
- if applicable, religious or stage name,
- Date and place of birth or, if this is not known, state of birth,
- Gender and address
for legal persons and authorities:
- Name or designation and
- Address
for associations:
- Representation with data by natural or legal person
- Name of the association

After successful registration, you will receive the registration documents. The registration authority will assign you a licence plate number.

Deadlines

There is no deadline.

Required documents

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 unregistered vehicles, the operating licence
the EC Certificate of Conformity (CoC), or data confirmation or full expert opinion
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 you are represented by a third party:

Your written authorisation and original identification document; The authorised person must be able to identify themselves with a valid identity card or passport.
in the case of authorisation for minors: the written declaration of consent from the legal guardians and their original identity documents
if applicable, a certificate of sole custody ("negative certificate") for single parents

for changes to the vehicle:

Presentation of an operating licence

Costs

Administrative fee: EUR 12.80 for initial registration via an i-KFZ portal
Administrative fee: EUR 30.00 for initial registration at the local vehicle registration authority
Administrative fee: EUR 10.20 for the choice of a preferred licence plate number

Processing time

Processing usually takes place immediately.

Miscellaneous

none

Release note

machine generated, based on the German release by: Verkehrsministerium Baden-Württemberg, 19.02.2024