Vehicles

# Owning a motor vehicle

So you’ve finally decided on a car and now you want to drive it? Or is it finally time to retire your trailer? Either way, you’re in the right place. From original registration and notification of a change of address to de-registration, you can find out what you need, along with lots of other information and contact details, here.

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Buying and selling a motor vehicle in another Member State
National traffic rules and requirements for drivers, including general rules for the use of the national road infrastructure: time-based charges (vignette), distance- based charges (toll), emission stickers
Taking a motor vehicle temporarily or permanently to another Member State

If you want to drive your new or used vehicle on public roads, you need a registration.

In order to register an electrically operated vehicle, you must apply for an e-license plate at the Landesbetrieb Verkehr.

As a resident, you can apply for a resident parking permit for your car or motorcycle or a motor vehicle that you use permanently. The resident parking permit is only valid for a specially designated zone (resident parking area).

These Assistance Services support you in exercising your rights and fulfilling your duties in the European internal market.

The European Consumer Centre (ECC) Germany is your contact point if you have any questions about your rights in Europe or have a dispute with a company based in another EU country, Iceland or Norway. We will help all consumers free of charge.