Vehicle and registration

Papers, license plates, environmental stickers: the most important information about registering and re-registering a vehicle.

Vehicle Registration, Transfer, and Deregistration

Registration of a brand-new vehicle or a vehicle with a one-day registration

Vehicles (including trailers) must be registered and have an official licence plate in order to be allowed to drive on the road.
Deregister vehicle

If you want to deregister your vehicle, you can take it out of service for a period of up to seven years.
Deregistering a vehicle without registration certificate I or vehicle registration document

You want to deregister a vehicle for which the registration certificate part I (ZB I) or the vehicle registration document has been stolen or lost.
Deregister vehicle online (take out of service)

If your vehicle was registered after 2015, you can deregister your vehicle online.
Vehicle transfer - within Munich

If you are the new owner of a vehicle that is already registered in Munich, you must re-register your vehicle (including trailer).
Vehicle transfer - from outside to Munich

If you are the owner of a vehicle registered in another location or you are moving to Munich with your vehicle, you must transfer your vehicle.
Re-register your vehicle

If a vehicle (including trailers) has been deregistered and now needs to be re-registered, you've come to the right place.
Registering a vehicle imported from abroad

To register motor vehicles and trailers imported from abroad here or to obtain a day registration, you must contact the registration authority.
Register/deregister a leased or financed vehicle

If you have a leased or financed vehicle, you must observe the following before we can process your request.
Vehicle disposal notification

If you sell your vehicle, you as the previous owner are obliged to report the change of ownership to your vehicle registration office (notification of sale).
Motor vehicle matters for external car dealerships

Is your car dealership not based in Munich? Then you can make an appointment for your vehicle matters at the Munich vehicle registration centre.
Information on the registration of financed vehicles

Check here whether the registration certificate part II is available for your financed vehicle in order to be able to register it.

Papers and holder data

Change of address in vehicle documents

If the address of the person or company in whose name a vehicle is registered has changed, you must have this entered in the vehicle documents without delay.
Applying for information from the vehicle register

In justified cases, the licensing authority can provide information about the owner or the third-party liability insurance of a vehicle.
Apply for owner and data confirmations for a motor vehicle

An owner confirmation or data confirmation can be issued for authorities, vehicle owners, car dealerships or vehicle manufacturers.
International vehicle licence

If you want to drive your vehicle temporarily outside Europe, you will need the international vehicle licence as a translation of your national vehicle licence.
Problems with car insurance or road tax

Has your motor vehicle liability insurance expired or have you not paid your road tax? Then you need to get in touch with us immediately.
Enter technical modifications in vehicle documents

You must report any technical modifications to your vehicle to the vehicle registration authority so that it can amend the vehicle documents.
Loss or theft of the registration certificate part I

If you lose your registration certificate Part I, you must apply for a new one at the registration office where the vehicle is registered.
Loss or theft of the registration certificate part II

If you have lost your registration certificate part II, you must apply for a new one at the registration office in your place of residence.
Exemption from the seatbelt or helmet requirement

Anyone who is unable to wear a seatbelt or helmet for health reasons requires an exemption.
Name change in the vehicle documents

If the name of the person or the company name to which a vehicle is registered changes, this must be entered in the vehicle documents.

Export licence plate

If you want to take your vehicle abroad permanently, you need an export licence plate. This (international registration) can be issued for a maximum of one year.
Exemption authorisations for driving in the low emission zone

If you have a diesel vehicle with Euro 4 or worse, you need a special permit to drive in the Munich low emission zone under certain conditions
Apply for a historic licence plate for classic cars

Vehicles that were first registered at least 30 years ago can receive a classic car licence plate, which is marked with an "H" at the end.
Licence plates for electric vehicles (e-license plates)

You can apply for a so-called e-licence plate for certain electric vehicles.
Apply for a temporary licence plate

Short-term licence plates are national licence plates that are only permitted for test and transfer journeys within Germany. They are valid for a maximum of six days.
Short-term licence plates with foreign vehicle documents

Short-term licence plates are national licence plates that are only permitted for test and transfer journeys within Germany. They are valid for a maximum of 6 days.
100 km/h sticker for authorised trailers

You can apply for a 100 km/h sticker for trailers if the suitability is proven according to the registration certificate or COC document.
Apply for an environmental badge / fine dust sticker for the environmental zone

The entire area within the Mittlerer Ring is an environmental zone. You may only drive in the low emission zone with a valid green sticker.
Apply for/change red permanent licence plate for classic cars

Vintage vehicles that are deregistered can be given a permanent red licence plate. This allows certain journeys to be made (if justified).
Apply for/change permanent red licence plate for dealers, workshops and manufacturers

Vehicle dealers, garages and manufacturers can obtain permanent red licence plates for their own business use.
Apply for a seasonal licence plate

Vehicles that are not used all year round can be given a seasonal licence plate for a predetermined period of the year.
Loss or theft of licence plates

If you have lost one (or both) licence plates or they have been stolen, you must report it to the registration office where your vehicle is registered.
Interchangeable licence plate

You can register two vehicles with one interchangeable licence plate in Munich.
Licence plate

If you want to have certain letters or numbers after the "M" or "MUC" on your licence plate, you can reserve a special number plate in advance.
Licence plate re-stamping

If your licence plates or stamp stickers are damaged, you can have the stickers on your licence plates restamped.
Relabelling the vehicle

If you would like to change your licence plates, you can have your vehicle relabelled.
Pre-allocation of licence plates

Would you like to have a number plate allocated in advance for a trip to the workshop or testing organisation?
Pre-allocation of licence plate - imported vehicle

Would you like to have a number plate allocated in advance for a trip to the workshop or testing organisation?
Individual type approval for vehicles without registration

You require an operating licence for vehicles or trailers on public roads that are not subject to registration and do not require a licence plate.

Informations

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