Kfz-Zulassung — Car Registration

Did you buy a car in Germany?

You have 14 days to register it after purchase.

Where to register?

Zulassungsstelle — vehicle registration office in your city.

Find it: Google "Zulassungsstelle [city]"

What documents do you need?

For a used car from Germany:

1. ID/Passport + Anmeldung (registration certificate)
2. Fahrzeugbrief (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II) — from the seller
3. Fahrzeugschein (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I) — from the seller
4. Purchase contract or invoice
5. eVB-Nummer — insurance code (see below)
6. Valid TÜV/HU inspection (or get a new one)
7. SEPA-Lastschrift for vehicle tax (Kfz-Steuer)

For a car from abroad (e.g., Poland):

• Everything above PLUS:
• Foreign registration certificate
• Certificate of Conformity (COC) or technical inspection
• Sometimes: customs clearance (from outside EU)

eVB-Nummer — Insurance Code

FIRST buy liability insurance (Kfz-Haftpflichtversicherung).

Comparison sites:
- check24.de
- verivox.de

Your insurer will give you a 7-digit eVB code — you cannot register without it.

How much does registration cost?

Kfz-Steuer — Vehicle Tax

Depends on:
- Engine displacement
- CO2 emissions
- Fuel type

You pay annually via Lastschrift (automatic debit).

Important documents after registration:

• Fahrzeugschein (Teil I) — always keep in your car!
• Fahrzeugbrief (Teil II) — store at home (proof of ownership)

Warning!

• Driving without registration = fine + towing
• Driving without insurance = crime!
• Report car sale at Zulassungsstelle (Abmeldung)