Transfer of a foreign vehicle with change of owner

You have purchased a vehicle that was previously registered in another registration district. You have the option of reserving a license plate of your choice in advance - provided the license plate is free and available.

Information on availability, as well as the possible license plate combinations, can be found on the Internet at Wunschkennzeichen - Online.

Since 01.10.2019, it is also possible to keep the previous license plate - for registered vehicles.

Do not forget:

Since 01 March 2007, for a private person the vehicle can only be registered in the district of the main residence.

Since 01.10.2019, it is possible for private individuals to perform this service online. Please note that different requirements apply here.

Main residence in Wolfsburg

• You live in Wolfsburg and are registered here. A secondary residence in Wolfsburg is not sufficient. If the vehicle is registered to a company or association, the company or association must have a registered office or branch in Wolfsburg.

• Identity card or passport with registration certificate (or officially certified copy)
• If applicable, license plates (if a change of license plate is desired)
• Vehicle registration document / registration certificate part I
• 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 in accordance with section 29 of the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)
• HU test report: the submission of the test report on the last main inspection is only required if the due date of the next HU is not evident from the vehicle registration certificate or the registration certificate Part I.
• Vehicle registration certificate / registration certificate part II / operating permit (EC certificate of conformity or full expert opinion for vehicles not subject to registration)
• SEPA direct debit mandate for collection of vehicle tax

If applicable, additionally required at the time of application:

by proxy / representative:

• issued power of attorney (form see below) including personal document of the grantor of the power of attorney and the authorized representative

• Current excerpt from the commercial register, current business registration, power of attorney of the managing director or authorized signatory or personal appearance of the managing director / authorized signatory and their identity card / passport

• Excerpt from the register of associations; identity card or passport and power of attorney of the designated representative(s)

• Proof of membership of a chamber (e.g. medical association, chamber of notaries, chamber of veterinary surgeons, etc.) or
• Certificate from the tax office

for companies under civil law:

• Complete overview of the partners (as a rule, partnership agreement)
• Power of attorney and declaration of the person to whom the registration is to be made (confirmed by signature of all partners) as well as the identity card / passport of the partner to whom the registration is to be made.

• Consent of the legal guardian(s) (usually both parents) and designation of a person authorized to accept service of documents

Fees are charged in accordance with the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt) from EUR 27.10. The actual amount of the fee can only be determined on site on the basis of the submission of the complete documentation.

Additional costs for the creation of license plates are not included and are not charged by the vehicle registration authority.
If there are any outstanding fees, these must be paid on the day of registration in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Registration Requirements Act, otherwise the registration of the vehicle will be refused.

If there are any tax arrears, these must be paid to the responsible main customs office. The vehicle can only be registered after this has been done.

City of Wolfsburg
Citizen Services
City Hall B, Room 015
Porschestrasse 49
38440 Wolfsburg

Phone: 05361 28-1234
Fax: 05361 28-2090

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Book an appointment

You can also use this service at the administrative offices in Fallersleben and Vorsfelde.