Motor Vehicle - Report a Technical Modification
Kraftfahrzeug - technische Änderung melden
Machine translation of the German page, 2026-09-15. The German original is binding.
As the vehicle owner, you must notify the responsible Zulassungsbehörde (vehicle registration authority - the registration authority where the vehicle was registered) of all changes to the vehicle that require registration, such as conversions or retrofits.
Technical changes are changes that affect the function of the respective part and thereby also alter the vehicle's specifications. These must be verified by means of a Gutachten (expert report) from an approved testing organization. The registration authority enters the changes in the vehicle documents.
Book an appointment
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Requirements
• Exchange for new vehicle documents may be required
If you still hold a Fahrzeugbrief (vehicle title, part II) and Fahrzeugschein (vehicle registration certificate, part I) issued before 01.10.2005, you are required to exchange them for new vehicle documents (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I and Teil II [registration certificate part I and part II]). The cost of the exchange is borne by the vehicle owner.
• In person or through an authorized representative
The entry in the vehicle documents can be made in person or through an authorized representative (Bevollmächtigung).
• Documents in original
Please always bring all documents in their original form.
Documents you need
• Expert report (Gutachten) on the technical modification
• Fahrzeugschein (vehicle registration certificate) / Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I (registration certificate part I)
• Fahrzeugbrief (vehicle title) / Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II (registration certificate part II)
• Proof of a valid main inspection (Hauptuntersuchung) under § 29 StVZO (Road Traffic Licensing Regulations)
HU inspection report: submission of the inspection report from the last main inspection is required only if the due date of the next main inspection is not shown on the vehicle registration certificate or Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I.
• Additionally, if the vehicle type or engine output is being changed: electronic insurance confirmation (eVB)
• Personalausweis (identity card) or passport with Meldebescheinigung (registration certificate) (or an officially certified copy)
Fees
The fee is set by the Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (fee schedule for road traffic measures) in its currently applicable version and is at minimum 12.60 EUR.
Please note that this fee may be higher depending on the individual case - this depends on the specific application submitted.
Legal basis
• Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung (FZV, Vehicle Registration Regulation) § 15 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fzv_2023/__15.html
• Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung (StVZO, Road Traffic Licensing Regulations) §§ 19, 21, 29 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvzo_2012/
• Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt, Fee Regulation for Road Traffic Measures) Annex to § 1 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.html
• Kfz-Zulassungsvoraussetzungsgesetz (FzZulGebEinfG BE, Berlin Act on Vehicle Registration Requirements) § 1 gesetze.berlin.de/perma?j=FzZulGebEinfG_BE_!_1
Who is responsible
Depending on available capacity, further near-term appointments (Termine) are released daily. Regularly checking the appointment platform is therefore recommended.
Responsible for you
Choose a location; the appointment itself is booked on the original page.
- Landesamt für Bürger- und Ordnungsangelegenheiten (LABO)
- Kfz-Zulassungsbehörde-Friedr.-KreuzbergJüterboger Str. 3, 10965 Berlin
- Kfz-Zulassungsbehörde-LichtenbergFerdinand-Schultze-Str. 55, 13055 Berlin
Original
Service number 120904 · same path as the original: service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/120904/