Guides to vehicle registration
Documents, security codes, costs and process: everything you should know before registering online.
Procedures
ProceduresRegister a car online in Germany: process, requirements and timingHow to register your car online in Germany: which requirements apply, how the process works at Zulassung24 and how long it usually takes until the decision.5 min readProceduresTransferring a car after purchase: change of keeper onlineBought a used car? How to transfer the vehicle to your name online: the papers you need from the seller, number plates, insurance, vehicle tax and deadlines.5 min readProceduresRe-registration online: putting a deregistered car back on the roadWas your vehicle deregistered and should it go back on the road? How online re-registration works, which documents you need and where its limits lie.5 min readProceduresMoving with a car: change the address in your documents onlineAfter a move, your new address must be entered in your vehicle documents. How to change it online, keep your number if you wish and receive new documents.4 min read
Documents
DocumentsSecurity codes on registration certificates: find and reveal themWhere the security codes are on your registration documents, how many characters they have, how to reveal them safely and which visible number is not a code.5 min readDocumentseVB number: what it is, how to get it and how long it is validNo registration without an eVB number: what this insurance confirmation is, how you obtain it, how long it remains valid and which mistakes you should avoid.4 min read
Costs
CostsVehicle tax at registration: how the SEPA direct debit mandate worksWhy you grant a SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax with every registration, who collects the money, when it is debited and what tax arrears mean.5 min readCostsHow much does online car registration cost? Fixed prices and feesFixed price, official fee, number plates, personalised number and emissions sticker: a transparent breakdown of the costs of online registration at Zulassung24.5 min read