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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.

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Description

Some examples of technical modifications are:

  • Fitting a catalytic converter or particulate reduction system
  • Changes to the vehicle class
  • Changes to engine capacity or power output
  • Increase/reduction in the maximum speed specified by the vehicle design
  • Changes to the permissible axle loads, gross vehicle weight, payload, fifth-wheel load, trailer load and towing capacity

The fitting of a particulate reduction system affects the emission class and the right to enter so-called low-emission zones.

Required documents

  • Registration Certificate Part I (Vehicle Registration Document)
  • Certificate of Registration, Part II (Vehicle Title)
  • Proof of a valid general inspection
  • For commercial vehicles: safety inspection ​
  • Confirmation/certificate of acceptance regarding the fitting or removal of components by an officially recognised expert or a motor vehicle inspector
  • Type approval from the Federal Motor Transport Authority

Duration and costs

Fees

from 11.70 euros; if the vehicle documents are exchanged for the new Certificate of Registration, Parts I and II, at the same time: 25.80 euros

Available payment methods

Legal basis

Vehicle Registration Regulations

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Contact

KfZ Zulassungsstelle

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Telephone

Postal address

KfZ Zulassungsstelle

Eichstätter Straße 2
80686 München

Address

Eichstätter Straße 2
80686 München

By appointment only

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