New vehicle
- If the vehicle has EC type approval,
the EEC Certificate of Conformity (original) - also called Certificate of Conformity (COC) (for a used vehicle: if available, otherwise data confirmation sheet (state TÜV; officially recognized expert aaS))
- If the vehicle does not have EC type approval,
a TÜV certificate in accordance with § 21 StVZO (Road Traffic Licensing Regulations, full approval by the state TÜV). For this purpose, a separate operating permit must be applied for from the Marburg-Biedenkopf bundling authority
- Proof of ownership (purchase contract or invoice)
- a declaration from the seller that no registration certificate has yet been issued or the original foreign registration documents
- Confirmation of insurance (eVB number)
- Valid identification document
Note: Applicants and owners who have entered an information block in the register of residents are advised to present a registration certificate at the time of their visit. Failure to present a registration certificate may result in a delay in processing or even rejection of the application, as a manual query must then be made at the citizens' office.
- Bank details for vehicle tax (SEPA direct debit mandate)
(Form can be found under Links and Download)
If the tax is not to be paid by the owner himself, but by a so-called third party willing to pay, a copy of the identity card of the third party willing to pay is required.
- a declaration of consent from all legal guardians in the case of minors who do not have full legal capacity
- if applicable, a clearance certificate from customs (if outside the EU)
additionally, if an authorized representative submits the application:
- the original, legibly completed power of attorney with the original ID of the person granting the power of attorney
- the original ID of the authorized representative
Companies or associations must also submit the following documents:
a company/association certificate (e.g. an extract from the commercial register or an extract from the register of associations)
additionally, if an authorized representative submits the application:
- the original, legibly completed power of attorney with a legible color copy of the authorized representative's ID card
- the original ID of the authorized representative
Used vehicle
- If the vehicle has EC type approval,
the EEC Certificate of Conformity (original) - also called Certificate of Conformity (COC) (for a used vehicle: if available, otherwise data confirmation sheet (state TÜV; officially recognized expert aaS))
- If the vehicle does not have EC type approval, a TÜV certificate in accordance with § 21 StVZO (Road Traffic Licensing Regulations, full approval by the state TÜV). For this purpose, a separate operating permit must be applied for from the Marburg-Biedenkopf bundling authority
- the original vehicle documents from abroad (including official translation if necessary)
- the foreign license plates, if the vehicle is still registered
- If a general inspection would have been due in the meantime according to German law, a TÜV report according to §29 StVZO (except when submitting a report according to §21 StVZO)
- Insurance confirmation (eVB number)
- Valid identification document
Note: Applicants and owners who have an information block entered in the register of residents are advised to present a certificate of registration promptly at the appointment. Failure to present a registration certificate may result in a delay in processing or even rejection of the application, as a manual query must then be made at the citizens' office.
- Bank details for vehicle tax (SEPA direct debit mandate)
(Form can be found under Links and Download)
If the tax is not to be paid by the owner himself, but by a so-called third party willing to pay, a copy of the identity card of the third party willing to pay is required.
- a declaration of consent from all legal guardians in the case of persons who are not fully legally competent (minors)
additionally, if an authorized representative submits the application:
- the original, legibly completed power of attorney with the original ID of the person granting the power of attorney
- the original ID of the authorized representative
Companies or associations must also submit the following documents:
a company/association certificate (e.g. an extract from the commercial register or an extract from the register of associations)
additionally, if an authorized representative submits the application:
- the original, legibly completed power of attorney with a legible color copy of the authorized representative's ID card
- the original ID of the authorized representative