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Apply for export license plates for new and used vehicles from within Germany

Ausfuhrkennzeichen beantragen für Neu- und Gebrauchtfahrzeuge aus dem Inland
Machine translation of the German page, 2026-09-15. The German original is binding.
Anyone transferring their vehicle abroad for permanent use there needs an Ausfuhrkennzeichen/Zollkennzeichen (export licence plate/customs licence plate). The vehicles must be presented to the Zulassungsbehörde (vehicle registration authority) before the export licence plate is issued, • if the vehicle was not previously registered within the Bundesgebiet (federal territory) (the mere issuance of a Kurzzeitkennzeichen (short-term licence plate) does not count as a registration) • if the vehicle was most recently issued an export licence plate. After the period of validity has expired (15 days to 1 year, depending on the insurance contract and the authority's case-by-case decision), the vehicle may no longer be operated on public roads. Prior Außerbetriebsetzung (deregistration) is no longer required. However, for vehicles that were registered, the previous licence plates must be presented. In case of doubt, presentation of the vehicle may be ordered. Please note that, in addition to administrative fees, costs for the licence plates will also be incurred. Please further note that, for applicants without a residence in Germany, the details of an Empfangsbevollmächtigter (authorised recipient) residing in Berlin, or residing in Germany with a place of stay in Berlin, must be provided and recorded.

Book an appointment

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Requirements

• Presentation of the vehicle www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fzv_2023/ pursuant to § 14 (8) FZV (Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung, Vehicle Registration Ordinance) • Documents in original As a general rule, please bring all documents in their original form.

Documents you need

• Application for allocation of an export license plate (Ausfuhrkennzeichen) (completed) (under "Forms") • valid personal identification document • if applicable, an informal power of attorney (Vollmacht), including the identification document of the person granting the power of attorney and of the authorized representative unless it is a notarized power of attorney • Vehicle registration certificate / Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I (registration certificate part I) (for registered vehicles) • Proof of a valid main inspection (Hauptuntersuchung, HU test report) in accordance with § 29 StVZO (Road Traffic Licensing Regulations) (for registered vehicles) • Vehicle title / Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II (registration certificate part II) (for registered vehicles) • Operating permit (Betriebserlaubnis) (for vehicles exempt from registration) • the official license plates (for registered vehicles) • Insurance confirmation for the export license plate • Extract from the commercial register (Handelsregister) and trade registration (Gewerbeanmeldung) in original or certified copy, as well as identification documents of the person(s) authorized to represent the company (for companies) • Extract from the register of associations (Vereinsregister) in original or certified copy, as well as identification documents of the person(s) authorized to represent the association (for associations) • SEPA direct debit mandate (SEPA-Lastschriftmandat) or certificate of payment of the motor vehicle tax (Kfz-Steuer) As of 01.03.2014, a SEPA direct debit mandate can be issued for the collection of the motor vehicle tax. If cash payment is desired, this can now only be made at the Zollamt Marzahn (Marzahn customs office). • CoC certificate (Certificate of Conformity) or data confirmation from the manufacturer (if it is a new vehicle) • Expert report (Gutachten) in accordance with § 21 StVZO or § 13 EG-FGV (if it is not a new vehicle with type approval)

Forms

• Application for allocation of an export license plate (Ausfuhrkennzeichen) www.berlin.de/formularverzeichnis/?formular=/labo/kfz-zulass • Declaration of authorization to receive mail (Empfangsbevollmächtigung) (only if there is no residence within Germany) www.berlin.de/labo/mobilitaet/kfz-zulassung/empfangsbevollma

Fees

The fee is based on the Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (fee schedule for road traffic measures) in its currently valid version and is, in the most favorable case, EUR 33.20. The production of the license plates is not a service provided by the Kfz-Zulassungsbehörde Berlin (motor vehicle registration authority). No information can be given about costs incurred separately.

Legal basis

• Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung (FZV, Vehicle Registration Regulation) §§ 6, 14, 45 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fzv_2023/ • Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung (StVZO, Road Traffic Licensing Regulations) §§ 21, 29 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvzo_2012/ • Kfz-Zulassungsvoraussetzungsgesetz (FzZulGebEinfG BE, Berlin Act on Vehicle Registration Fee Prerequisites) § 1 gesetze.berlin.de/bsbe/document/jlr-FzZulGebEinfGBErahmen • Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt, Fee Schedule for Road Traffic Measures) Annex to § 1 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.html • EG-Fahrzeuggenehmigungsverordnung (EG-FGV, EC Vehicle Approval Regulation) § 13 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/eg-fgv_2011/__13.html • Kraftfahrzeugsteuergesetz 2002 (KraftStG 2002, Motor Vehicle Tax Act 2002) § 1 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/kraftstg/__1.html

Further information

• Information from Customs on tax benefits / tax exemptions (Generalzolldirektion [Directorate General of Customs]) www.zoll.de/DE/Privatpersonen/Kraftfahrzeugsteuer/Steuerverg • Contact details for Zollamt Marzahn [Marzahn customs office] (Generalzolldirektion [Directorate General of Customs]) <https://www.zoll.de/SharedDocs/Dienststellen/DE/1_DSSD_Importer/Hauptzollamt/HZA_Berlin/ZA/ZA_Marzahn_2101/ZA_Marzahn_2101.html?category=KFZSteuer&bcnn=128770> • General information on registrations to companies and associations (Landesamt für Bürger- und Ordnungsangelegenheiten [State Office for Citizens' and Regulatory Affairs]) www.berlin.de/labo/mobilitaet/kfz-zulassung/artikel.274551.p • Book an appointment with the KFZ-Zulassungsbehörde [vehicle registration authority] (Landesamt für Bürger- und Ordnungsangelegenheiten [State Office for Citizens' and Regulatory Affairs]) www.berlin.de/labo/mobilitaet/kfz-zulassung/formular.910499.

Who is responsible

• Processing is carried out exclusively by the Kraftfahrzeugzulassungsbehörde (motor vehicle registration authority) in Berlin-Lichtenberg. • Book an appointment www.berlin.de/labo/mobilitaet/kfz-zulassung/formular.910499. with the KFZ-Zulassungsbehörde (motor vehicle registration authority)

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Original

German original

Service number 121476 · same path as the original: service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/121476/