Source: BUS Sachsen-Anhalt (Linie6Plus)

Applying for initial registration of a vehicle (new registration)

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 submit the application for this 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 license plate number.

The registration entitles you to

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

So-called owner 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

Prerequisites

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 vehicle tax debts of EUR 5 or more. This also includes late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties.

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 must also be submitted
Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document) or, in the case of unregistered vehicles, the operating license
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 power of attorney and your original identification document;
The authorized person must be able to identify themselves with a valid identity card or passport.
in the case of authorization 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 license

Fees (costs)

Administration Fee: 30,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.html
for the first registration at the locally responsible vehicle registration authorities

Administration Fee: 12,80 EUR
Payment in advance: no
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.html
for initial registration via an i-KFZ portal

Administration Fee: 10,20 EUR
Payment in advance: no
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.html
for the choice of a license plate