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Motor vehicle re-registration without change of owner

  • General information

    The vehicle was out of service and is registered again to the same vehicle owner / owner.

    Since 01.10.2017, there is also the possibility for private individuals to perform this service online. Please note that different requirements apply here.


  • Online processing
  • Requirements

    - 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.


  • Required documents


    • Valid identity card or passport with registration certificate
    • Proof of a valid general inspection in accordance with section 29 of the StVZO (German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations)
    • Main inspection report: The submission of the test report on the last main inspection is only required if the due date for the next main inspection is not stated in the vehicle registration certificate or the registration certificate Part I.
    • 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)
    • 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
    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:
    • Excerpt from the register of associations; identity card or passport and power of attorney of the designated representative(s)
    for freelancers
    • 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.
    For minors: (see forms below)
    • Consent of the legal guardian(s) (usually both parents) and designation of a person authorized to accept service of documents

  • Fees

    Fees are charged in accordance with the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt) starting at 23.00 euros . 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.

  • Legal basis
  • Further information
  • Responsible office

    City of Wolfsburg
    Citizen Services

    City Hall B, Room 015
    Porschestrasse 49
    38440 Wolfsburg

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

    Send e-mail

    Book appointment

    The service is available at the quick counter.

    You can also use this service in the administrative, local and district offices.

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