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Registering a new motor vehicle (without changing the holder and taking the number plate with you)

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Due to nationwide regulations, the online portal for digital vehicle registrations (iKfz) had to be deactivated on January 1, 2024. The vehicle registration office does not currently offer online services. Work is currently underway to resume digital services. In the meantime, the analog services of the vehicle registration office are available to you. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

If you move house or relocate your business to Bremen, for example, you will need to re-register your vehicle. 

It is possible to keep the registration number of the previous registration district.

		    


                					    

						    

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The application may be made in person. A representative with written power of attorney may also be appointed.  

  From 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). If this is not the case, the vehicle registration document must also be presented in addition to the vehicle registration document.  

  Attention: 

The owner must already have registered or re-registered in Bremen.

								    

									    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.
								    
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        
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  • 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

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  • in case of representation with written power of attorney        
    Additionally: identity card or passport of the authorized person

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  • Registration certificate part I (formerly: vehicle registration document)        
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  • valid test report on a general inspection        
    e.g. TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS, GTS, FSP

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