Motor vehicle - applying for re-registration without a change of keeper
Kraftfahrzeuges - Wiederzulassung ohne Halterwechsel beantragen
Machine translation of the German page, 2026-09-15. The German original is binding.
You can also use this service online
Book an appointment
Book an appointment (service.berlin.de)
Requirements
• Residence / branch in Berlin
The vehicle owner is resident in Berlin, or the company or association has its registered office or a branch in Berlin.
• The vehicle has not been out of service for more than seven years.
If the vehicle has been deregistered for more than 7 years, you need a different service (see "Further information").
• For applying in person: appointment booking
• For applying online: Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I (ZB Teil I, vehicle registration certificate part I) must have been issued on or after 01.01.2015
• For applying online: Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II (ZB Teil II, vehicle registration certificate part II) must have security codes, if a different licence plate combination is to be assigned
• For applying online: registration/login via BundID or Mein Unternehmenskonto (MUK, my business account) service.berlin.de/nutzerkonten/bundid/
For natural persons, having a BundID account is not mandatory; guest access to BundID is sufficient.
• For applying online: activated online ID function or Elster certificate (electronic tax filing certificate) service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/329833/
For this you need:
• Your electronic Personalausweis (identity card), the Unionsbürgerkarte (EU citizen's card, eID card) or the electronic Aufenthaltstitel (residence permit, eAT) with activated online ID function (eID) and the six-digit PIN
• an external card reader or a modern, NFC-enabled smartphone with Android or iOS operating system
• the "AusweisApp" software
As a legal entity, you need an Elster certificate.
• For applying online: consent to the electronic payment method
The following payment methods are available to you:
• Credit card (Visa, Mastercard)
• PayPal
Documents you need
• Application for re-registration of a motor vehicle without change of owner
You can submit the application online or in person.
• The provisional registration certificate can be downloaded online, or issued in person during the appointment.
• Proof of identity
• For online applications: Have your electronic identity card (Personalausweis), Union citizen's card (eID card), or electronic residence permit (eAT) ready, each with the online ID function (eID) activated, along with your PIN.
• For applications in person: Identity card (Personalausweis) or passport with Meldebescheinigung (registration certificate) (original or officially certified copy). If the vehicle is to be registered to a company or association with its seat or a branch in Berlin: ID(s) of the management/board (original).
• Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I (vehicle registration certificate part I / vehicle registration document)
• Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II (vehicle registration certificate part II / vehicle title) / operating permit (for vehicles exempt from registration)
• Proof of valid motor vehicle liability insurance via the eVB procedure, with receipt of a seven-digit electronic insurance confirmation number (eVB)
• Proof of a valid main inspection (Hauptuntersuchung) in accordance with § 29 StVZO (Road Traffic Licensing Regulations)
• License plates (if plates have been reserved)
• SEPA direct debit mandate for collection of the motor vehicle tax
• For applications in person by companies: extract from the commercial register and trade registration (original or certified copy), ID(s) of the management (original), ID(s) of the authorized representative(s)
• For applications in person by associations: extract from the register of associations (original or certified copy), ID(s) of the board (original), ID(s) of the authorized representative(s)
• For applications in person involving power of attorney or representation, including for companies or associations: informal power of attorney and ID(s)
If you are not coming in person:
• written power of attorney
• identity document of the person representing you,
• your identity document (except in the case of notarized or certified power of attorney)
Forms
• Application for re-registration of a motor vehicle without a change of keeper www.berlin.de/formularverzeichnis/?formular=/labo/kfz-zulass
• SEPA direct debit mandate (fillable) www.berlin.de/formularverzeichnis/?formular=/labo/kfz-zulass
• SEPA direct debit mandate (print version) www.berlin.de/formularverzeichnis/?formular=/labo/kfz-zulass
• Declaration of authorization to receive mail (only required if there is no domestic residence)
Fees
• EUR 23.90 (minimum): for applications submitted in person
• EUR 14.01: for online applications
Please note that this fee may be higher depending on the individual case - this depends on the specific application.
The production of the license plates is not a service of the Kfz-Zulassungsbehörde Berlin (Berlin vehicle registration authority). No information can be given about costs incurred separately.
Legal basis
• Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung (FZV, Vehicle Registration Ordinance) §§ 6, 16 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fzv_2023/
• Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung (StVZO, Road Traffic Licensing Regulations) § 29 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvzo_2012/__29.html
• Kfz-Zulassungsvoraussetzungsgesetz (FzZulGebEinfG BE, Berlin Vehicle Registration Fee Requirements Act) § 1 gesetze.berlin.de/perma?j=FzZulGebEinfG_BE_!_1
• Kraftfahrzeugsteuergesetz 2002 (KraftStG 2002, Motor Vehicle Tax Act 2002) www.gesetze-im-internet.de/kraftstg/
• Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt, Fee Schedule for Road Traffic Measures) Annex to § 1 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.html
• Pflichtversicherungsgesetz (PflVG, Compulsory Insurance Act) § 1 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pflvg/__1.html
Further information
• Reserve a personalized license plate (Wunschkennzeichen) (service) service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/121484/
• Information on tax reductions / tax exemptions (Generalzolldirektion) (Directorate General of Customs) www.zoll.de/DE/Privatpersonen/Kraftfahrzeugsteuer/Steuerverg
• Motor vehicle – re-registration of a vehicle deregistered for more than 7 years (service) service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/328837/
Who is responsible
Die Dienstleistung kann bei der Zulassungsbehörde (vehicle registration authority), an den Standorten Berlin-Lichtenberg und Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, in Anspruch genommen werden.
This service can be used at the Zulassungsbehörde (vehicle registration authority), at the Berlin-Lichtenberg and Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg locations.
• Subject to available capacity, further appointments at short notice are released daily. Regular checking of 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 120905 · same path as the original: service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/120905/