Vehicles may only be used on public roads if they are approved for traffic. In the case of a new vehicle with a general type approval or EC type approval, you must apply for the allocation of an official registration number.
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Publisher
Lower Saxony
Contact
The government service telephone number 115 – your point of contact for questions related to the federal, state and local.
Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 18:00 (and beyond these times in some regions).
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- Completed application forms, if applicable
- Valid identification document (identity card or passport of the vehicle owner; upon presentation of the passport, also a current registration certificate - not older than three months)
- possibly foreign vehicle documents, otherwise purchase contract or import certificate
- CoC papers (incl. pollutant class / emission code) or if not available: expert opinion according to §13 EG-FGV or expert opinion according to § 21 StVZO
- Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB)
- Bank details for vehicle tax (SEPA direct debit mandate)
Further information can be obtained from your local licensing authority.
- If necessary, e.g. additional evidence of:
- Name and address of the applicant as well as the tax office responsible for him in accordance with § 21 of the Tax Code
- Name and address of the supplier
- Day of first commissioning
- Mileage on the day of delivery
- Vehicle type, vehicle manufacturer (brand), vehicle type and vehicle identification number
- Use
- if represented by a third party: your written power of attorney and your identity document (original); the authorised representative must be able to identify himself with his valid identity card/passport.
- in the case of admission to minors: the written declaration of consent of the legal guardians and their identity cards (in the original); If applicable, a certificate of sole custody (so-called "negative certificate") for single parents
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Preconditions
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Hints
Vehicles whose first registration in another EU member state was not more than 6 months ago or whose previous mileage is less than 6,000 km are considered new vehicles according to § 1b UStG.
If there are vehicle tax arrears or if you have arrears of fees and expenses from previous registration procedures, the registration authority will refuse registration until you have paid them.
If someone registers your vehicle on your behalf, the authorised representative must provide a written power of attorney from you. This must also include a declaration of consent for the licensing authority to inform the authorised representative of any arrears of fees and expenses.
The fee is levied in accordance with the Schedule of Fees for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt). Their amount depends on various factors. In individual cases, information can be obtained from the locally competent licensing authority.
Basis for legal action
Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
Schedule of Fees for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt)
Legal Remedies
As a rule, the legal remedy is to bring an action.
Procedure
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Deadlines
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Processing time
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