If you want to drive into an environmental zone, you need a fine dust sticker/ environmental badge. Here you will find information.

As a vehicle manufacturer, you can apply for a World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) from the Federal Motor Transport Authority here.

Do you no longer have proof of an operating license for your vehicle that was formerly not subject to registration in the German Democratic Republic (GDR)? Then you can under certain conditions proof of the general operating license (ABE) under certain conditions.

You can request information on vehicles that are registered with the registration authority. You must give reasons for your request.

If you transport your vehicle by rail for a certain number of journeys within a 12-month period, you can receive a full or partial refund of the vehicle tax under certain conditions.

With the registration certificate part II (formerly vehicle registration document), you can prove that you are authorized to dispose of the vehicle in question.

If you no longer have your registration certificate part II or it is no longer legible, you must apply for a replacement document.

If you wish to deregister your vehicle, you must have it taken out of service at the relevant vehicle registration authority.

If you want to use a new vehicle on the road for the first time, you need an initial registration.

If you operate aircraft, in certain cases you will need permits from the German Federal Aviation Authority for your flight operations - for example, when transporting dangerous goods or flying in low visibility.

If you operate helicopters, in certain cases you need permits from the Federal Aviation Office for your flight operations - for example, for air rescue services or helicopter winch operations.

If you drive a registered vehicle on public roads, you must always have the registration certificate part I with you. This is the former vehicle registration certificate.

If the vehicle data or owner data for your vehicle has changed, you must report this to your registration authority.

Have you purchased an all-electric vehicle or converted an existing vehicle to an all-electric vehicle? Then you can be exempt from vehicle tax for up to 10 years.

As soon as your vehicle has been registered, you generally have to pay vehicle tax. The amount you have to pay depends on the technical assessment basis of your vehicle.

If you are the owner of a vehicle, you can apply for a vehicle tax concession in the form of a tax reduction or complete exemption from vehicle tax under certain conditions.

You must have your vehicle checked at regular intervals to ensure that it is still roadworthy.