If you have lost or even stolen your vehicle registration document or Part I registration certificate, you must notify the registration authority that issued the license plate immediately. If the requirements are met, the registration authority will inform the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). The KBA will declare the lost or stolen registration certificate Part I invalid.
In the case of companies, the company management expressly authorizes an employee to make an affidavit on behalf of the company.
Loss
- In the case of the registration certificate Part I/vehicle registration certificate, an affirmation in lieu of an oath must always be submitted by the person who lost the document. The required affidavit can be recorded in writing at the registration office. It can also be recorded by a notary public. The original of the document must then be presented.
- Notification of theft in the event of the theft of the vehicle registration document or the registration certificate Part I. In the event of theft of the vehicle registration document or the Part I registration certificate, the theft report must be submitted.
In case of theft of the registration certificate part I/vehicle registration certificate is additionally required:
- Identity card or passport with registration certificate
- Proof of a valid general inspection in accordance with § 29 StVZO (German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations)
- Vehicle registration document, if applicable
- Notification protocol from the police in the event of theft of the registration certificate Part I/vehicle title
If the registration certificate Part I has been stolen, it is always necessary to report the theft to the police before going to the registration authority. The notification protocol must be presented here.
If necessary, an additional report of loss is required:
- by proxy / representative:
issued power of attorney (form see below) including personal document of the principal and the authorized representative
- for companies (GmbH, AG, OHG, KG, UG haftungsbeschränkt, foreign legal form):
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.
- for associations:
Extract from the register of associations; identity card or passport and power of attorney of the designated representative(s).
- for civil law companies:
Complete overview of the shareholders (usually shareholders' agreement); power of attorney and declaration as to which person the registration is to be made (confirmed by signature of all shareholders) as well as the identity card / passport of the shareholder as to whom the registration is to be made.
Fees will be charged in accordance with the Fee Regulations for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt) from an amount of 12.00 euros. The specific fee amount can only be determined on site based on the presentation of the complete documents.
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Citizen Services
City Hall B, Room 015
Tel.: 05361 28-1234
Fax: 05361 28-2090
You can also use this service at the administrative offices in Fallersleben and Vorsfelde.