• a valid original identity card or passport
• the electronic insurance confirmation (eVB code) with details of the insurance period, available from the vehicle insurance company
• the registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document) or the deregistration certificate
• the valid inspection certificate for the main inspection (HU)
• the registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
• Bank details for vehicle tax (SEPA direct debit mandate) if the vehicle is deregistered
• the license plates if the vehicle is still registered

The fee amounts to between EUR 26.30 and EUR 50.00. The exact amount can only be determined on site on presentation of the complete documentation. It is based on 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 10 euros, the registration authority may not register the vehicle until these have been settled. If the arrears are less than 10 euros, the registration authority can decide whether or not to register the vehicle.
• The applicant must not have vehicle tax debts of 5 euros or more. Late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties are also taken into account when calculating the amount.
• 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 signature

• Since July 1, 2010, export license plates are subject to tax from the day of allocation for the allocation period. If there are no bank details within the euro payment area or if a cash payment is desired, a visit to the Wiesbaden main customs office is necessary with the above-mentioned documents.
• If the vehicle tax is not paid by the person to whom the vehicle is registered, a written direct debit authorization with original ID and bank card must be submitted.
• 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 can decide whether or not to register the vehicle.
• The applicant must not have vehicle tax debts of five euros or more. Late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties are also taken into account when calculating the amount.
• 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!

§ 45 Vehicle Registration Ordinance