Re-registration of a vehicle that has been taken out of service
If you want to use your deregistered vehicle on public roads again, you must first re-register it.
This is considered a re-registration under the same owner if you are the same person who was previously registered as the owner of the vehicle.
If there has been a change in ownership, this is referred to as re-registration under a different owner.
You can submit the application in person at your local registration office, online in many regions, or have a representative handle it on your behalf. If your vehicle has been out of service for more than 7 years, you cannot register it online.
Under certain conditions, you can also apply for a different license plate.
After approximately 7 years, the vehicle and owner data are deleted from the Central Vehicle Register. If you need a certificate of conformity, data confirmation, or a certificate of individual vehicle approval for re-registration, you must submit a corresponding report from a recognized specialized agency.
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 interview. If a certificate of registration 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.
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.
Documents
Certificate of Registration, Part I (formerly the vehicle registration certificate)
Valid electronic insurance confirmation (eVB)
Valid general inspection and, if applicable, safety inspection
Valid identification document, such as an ID card or passport, belonging to the vehicle owner
If a passport is presented, a current certificate of residence is also required. The certificate of residence must not be older than 3 months.
Bank account information or a SEPA direct debit mandate for the collection of the vehicle owner’s motor vehicle tax
If available: completed application forms
You may also need to provide additional documentation if:
Vehicle data has been changed and no longer matches the previously recorded data
or, in the case of initial registration, the data differs from that on the Certificate of Conformity
If you wish to use a new license plate, you will need:
The Registration Certificate Part II (formerly the vehicle registration document)
if already available: a new, pre-reserved, or desired license plate number, including the PIN
If acting as a representative:
a written power of attorney and the original identification document of the vehicle owner
The authorized representative must be able to identify themselves with a valid ID card or passport
For re-registration in the name of a minor:
A written declaration of consent from the legal guardians and their original identification cards
if applicable, a certificate from the Youth Welfare Office confirming sole custody for single parents, or a certificate of no objection
For companies, additionally:
An extract from the business or commercial register
Identification documents for the responsible person authorized to sign, such as the managing director, managing directors, authorized signatory, or their authorized representatives
Depending on the specific case, the licensing authority may require additional or different documentation from you.
Companies or organizations must also submit the following documents:
proof of company or association status (e.g., an extract from the commercial register or association register) and a business registration
Additionally, if an authorized representative is submitting the application:
the original, legibly completed power of attorney along with a legible color copy of the ID of the authorized representative (form available under Links and Downloads) the original ID of the authorized representative
Fees
23.00 to 50.00 EUR according to the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt). The actual amount of the fee can only be determined on site on the basis of the submission of the complete documentation.
Payment methods
EC card payment, credit card payment and cash payments possible.
For online applications: PayPal
What else should I know?
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 signed by the holder and payer is required for each individual registration process, which you can fill in directly online here and then print out for signing!