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 was registered.

Contact

Prerequisites

You declare the loss to us in person or submit a theft report to a German police station.

Required documents

Identity card or passport
Registration certificate part II (previously vehicle registration document), if this is still available. If the registration certificate Part II (ZB II)is held by the bank or leasing company, we requirewritten confirmation (also by e-mail or fax) from thebank or leasing companywith the ZB II number, licence plate number or vehicle identification number forthe reissue of the registration certificate Part II.
Test report on a valid general inspection (except for vehicles that have been taken out of service)
For legal entities, companies and associations: Extract from the commercial or association register (not older than 3 years from issue) and business registration
For agencies: You present the personal declaration of loss of the vehicle owner. You will then need a written power of attorney (original) as well as an ID of the authorised representative (original) and an ID of the person granting the power of attorney (copy).
For minors: Declaration of consent from the legal guardian. If only one parent has parental authority, this must be proven by a custody order or a court judgement.
In the case of guardianship for "official and administrative matters": Carer's identity card
If you have filed a theft report with the police, please bring this with you.
For commercial vehicles: safety check

Duration & Costs

Processing time

You will receive the new registration certificate part I immediately (if all documents are available).

Fees

Registration certificate part I: 12 Euro

Payment methods available

Cash payment

On-site cash desk
EC Card

Girocard
credit card

Visa, Master Card

Links & Downloads

Landeshauptstadt München

Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II
Bürgerangelegenheiten
Kraftfahrzeugzulassungs- und
Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

Internet

Write email

Phone

+49 89 233-96090

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II
Bürgerangelegenheiten
Kraftfahrzeugzulassungs- und
Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

Eichstätter Straße 2
80686 München

Address

Eichstätter Straße 2
80686 München

By appointment only

Directions

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