• The vehicle is currently out of service.
• There has been a change in the vehicle owner.
• You must not have any outstanding fees or expenses from previous registration procedures totaling more than 30 EUR.
• You must not have any outstanding motor vehicle tax debts of 5 EUR or more. This includes late payment penalties, interest, and late fees.
   

• For Hesse, the requirement is: No outstanding fees or expenses from previous registration procedures exceeding 10 EUR (including any resulting late payment penalties).

• Valid identification document
• Vehicle Registration Certificate Part I (with proof of a valid general inspection/HU)
• Vehicle Registration Certificate, Part II
• Official license plates (only for registered vehicles)
• Insurance confirmation (eVB number)
• Bank account information for vehicle tax (SEPA direct debit authorization)
  (form available under Links and Downloads)
  If the tax is to be paid not by the vehicle owner but by a so-called “third party willing to pay,” a copy of the third party’s identification document must be submitted.

Additionally, if an authorized representative is submitting the application:

• The original, legibly completed power of attorney along with the original ID of the person granting the power
  of attorney (form available under “Links and Downloads”) 
• the original ID of the authorized representative
• A completed, signed, and printed SEPA Direct Debit Mandate for the motor vehicle tax (form available under “Links and Downloads”)                                                                   

Note: Applicants and vehicle owners who have placed a restriction on access to their information in the resident registry are advised to present a current certificate of residence when visiting the office. Failure to present a certificate of residence may result in a delay in processing or even rejection of the application, as a manual inquiry must then be conducted at the Citizens’ Office.

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 certificate

Additionally, if an authorized representative is submitting the application:

• the original, legibly completed power of attorney along with a legible color copy of the authorized
  representative’s ID (form available under Links and Downloads)
• the original ID of the authorized representative

• Administrative fee: 30.00 EUR
  Re-registration at the local vehicle registration office
• Administrative fee: 12.80 EUR
  Re-registration via an i-Kfz portal

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

For online applications: PayPal