Re-registering a motor vehicle (with change of owner and WITHOUT taking the number plate with you)

If a registered vehicle has been acquired, a transfer to the name of the new owner must be applied for immediately at the vehicle registration office. The application can be made in person. A representative with written power of attorney may also be appointed.

As of 01.10.2019, the new registration of a vehicle is also possible online under certain conditions. For more information on "internet-based vehicle registration", please visit the website of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (see "i Where can I find out more?").

Note:
Since October 1, 2005, there have been new vehicle documents. These are the registration certificate Part I (old: vehicle registration document) and Part II (old: vehicle title). These have a uniform design in the European Union (EU).

Requirements

• no overdue fees and expenses from previous registration processes.
  In the case of payment arrears, the registration authority may not register the vehicle until these have been settled.
• No motor vehicle tax arrears (including ancillary tax payments, e.g. interest, late payment surcharges).
  Motor vehicle tax accounts are verified by the registration authority as part of the processing of the registration application. In the event of tax arrears, the registration authority may not register the vehicle until these have been settled.
• written direct debit authorization for the collection of the vehicle tax

• Transfer only at the main residence of the owner

What documents do I need?

• Valid identity card, passport or electronic residence permit (eAT) as well as the original national passport of the vehicle owner applying for the permit
• if registered to companies
  

  additionally:
  - Current and valid business registration and, if available, current and valid excerpt from the commercial register (also as a copy)
  - Power of attorney, if the person authorized to dispose does not personally submit the application on site

• in case of representation with written power of attorney
  

  Additionally: identity card or passport of the authorized person

• Direct debit authorisation for motor vehicle tax (SEPA Direct Debit Mandate)
• Registration certificate part I (formerly: vehicle registration document)
• Registration certificate part II (formerly: vehicle registration document)
  

  If the ZB II is in the possession of a third party, it must be sent to the licensing authority. Only when the document is available to the authority can the change be made.
  After completion, the document is returned to the sender.

• electronic insurance confirmation (eVB)
• if necessary, confirmation of reservation for the desired license plate
• valid test report on a general inspection
  

  e.g. TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS, GTS, FSP

• License plates
  

  Not necessary if the vehicle was already registered in the municipality of Bremen and the registration number is to be retained.