If you move to a different registration area, you must transfer your vehicle registration as soon as possible (change the address in the vehicle papers) and apply for a new vehicle registration number. The same applies to any business relocation. Since 1 January 2015, you have the option to keep your vehicle registration number if you so wish irrespective of where you are located in Germany. If you would like to keep your previous vehicle registration number, please notify the new licensing authority after you move. In this case, only the change of address will be entered into part I of the vehicle registration certificate. It is not necessary to affix stamps to the licence plates. However, if particle emissions stickers were attached to your previous license plates, you will need new ones with new stickers.
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