Registration is only possible if the main place of residence under registration law is in Wiesbaden or, in the case of companies, if the company is based in Wiesbaden.

• Please bring a valid identity card or passport if you also have an electronic residence permit (eAT).

Note: Applicants and holders who have entered an information block in the population register are advised to present a registration certificate promptly at the interview. If a registration certificate is not presented, processing may be delayed or the application may even be rejected, as a manual query must then be made at the Citizens' Office.

• a declaration of consent from all legal guardians for persons without full legal capacity
• the registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document; if completed by the manufacturer)
  CoC paper or EEC certificate of conformity
• the electronic insurance confirmation as eVB code (available from the vehicle insurance company)
• a SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax (form can be found under Links and Downloads)
  (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).
• Original purchase contract or invoice (in the case of registration of a brand new vehicle for which no registration certificate Part II has yet been issued. With confirmation from the dealer that no documents have yet been issued).
• If no registration certificate Part II (vehicle registration document) has yet been issued for the vehicle, a pre-registration inspection is required to check the vehicle identification number. This only applies to vehicles that also require a registration certificate part II.

In addition, if an authorized representative submits the application on your behalf:

The original, legibly completed power of attorney with the original ID or passport of the person granting the power of attorney. Completed and signed SEPA direct debit mandate for the collection of vehicle tax. The original ID card or passport of the authorized representative.

Companies or associations must also submit the following documents:

• a company/association certificate (e.g. extract from the commercial register or extract from the register of associations)
  additionally, if an authorized representative submits the application:
• the original legibly completed power of attorney with the legible color copy of the authorized representative's ID the original ID of the authorized representative
• completed and signed (SEPA direct debit mandate) for the vehicle tax

The initial registration costs between EUR 30.20 and EUR 60.00. The exact amount can only be determined on site on the basis of the complete documentation. The basis for the amount of the fee is the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).

On-site EC card payment, credit card payment and cash payments possible.

For online applications: PayPal

• The applicant must not have any outstanding fees and expenses from previous registration processes. If payment arrears exceed ten euros, the registration authority may not register the vehicle until these have been settled. If the arrears are less than ten euros, the registration authority may decide whether or not to register the vehicle.
• The applicant must not have vehicle tax debts of five euros or more. When calculating the amount, late payment penalties, interest and late payment surcharges are also taken into account

For the online application

• Once you have been registered, you must download and print out the notification for immediate commissioning within 30 minutes. In order to be able to drive off immediately, please note that you must attach the license plates with the assigned registration number to the vehicle. You will receive the registration certificate Part I or Part II and the stamp stickers by post a few days after registration, until then you may only drive with the printed notification within Germany for a maximum of 10 days.

For the application on site

• If the applicant is to be represented when registering their vehicle, a written power of attorney must be issued to the person representing them and a valid identity card or passport must be handed over for presentation. This power of attorney must also contain the applicant's consent that the registration authority may inform the authorized person of any outstanding fees and expenses. The representative must present the power of attorney and provide proof of identity.
• The SEPA mandate must contain two signatures in the "Payer" and "Holder" fields. If the payer and holder are identical, the signature in the "Payer" field is sufficient. Please note that a SEPA direct debit mandate with the signature of the holder and payer is required for each individual registration process, which you can fill out directly online here and then print out for signing!

• §§ 3, 4, 6 (for new vehicles)
• §§ Sections 6, 7 of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (for used vehicles)
• § Section 13 of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (new registration)
• § Sections 27, 29 of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance