Harburg vehicle registration

Apply for re-registration of your vehicle (in case of change of owner)

Prerequisites

• Her main residence is in Hamburg.
• For companies: Your place of business or the location of the company’s or trader’s branch is in Hamburg.
• You must not have vehicle tax debts of EUR 5 or more. Late payment penalties, interest, and fines are also taken into account when calculating the amount.

Documents required

• a valid identity card or passport with current proof of registration of the vehicle owner
• the registration certificate Part I and II (vehicle registration document and vehicle title) or a deregistration certificate
• the electronic insurance confirmation as an eVB code (available from the car insurance company)
• the existing license plates, if a change of registration is desired
• A declaration of consent from all legal guardians in the case of persons who are not fully legally competent.
• Valid inspection certificate of the main inspection (HU), if an HU was already required for the first time, and, if applicable, proof of the safety inspection and emissions test carried out.
• A SEPA combined mandate in its original form for the collection of vehicle tax via direct debit (form can be found under Services and Links)
• If the tax is not to be paid by the owner himself, but by a so-called willing third party, a copy of the identification document of the willing third party is required.
• If the previous owner has died and no vehicle documents (registration certificate I + II) are available: proof of authorization (for example, purchase agreement, certificate of inheritance, gift agreement)
• the appointment confirmation

Companies or associations must also submit the following documents:

• a company/association certificate showing the Hamburg address (for example, an extract from the commercial register or an extract from the register of associations) [not older than 3 months]

Additionally, when applying by power of attorney:

• a legibly completed original power of attorney with a legible color copy of the authorized representative's identification.
• the original identification document of the authorized representative

Please note

The vehicle registration can only be changed once you have already changed your place of residence.

You may keep your license plate. Re-registration is voluntary.

If multiple vehicles are affected, the applications can also be submitted at the counter for commercial customers at the locations. Prior contact via the email address kfz-zulassung@lbv.hamburg.de is required to coordinate the further procedure.

If the keeper and owner of the vehicle are not the same person (as is the case with leased vehicles), the LBV must be informed in whose name the vehicle is to be registered.

Deadlines

Vehicle registration must be changed immediately.

Procedure

• Book an appointment online.
  • On our website for booking appointments, select the category "Vehicle registration"
  • Then book "Re-registration of a registered used vehicle" or "Re-registration of a registered used vehicle and de-registration" or "Re-registration of a registered used vehicle and transfer of the license plate"
  • You will receive an email. Confirm your reservation using the link in the email.
• Please bring all necessary documents and the appointment confirmation with you to your appointment at the LBV.
• Scan the QR code on your appointment confirmation using the scanner on site.
• Take a seat in the waiting area. You will be called by your call number.
• Your request is being processed. Your vehicle is registered.

Alternatively, you can register your vehicle online using the online service Internet-based vehicle registration (i-Kfz).

Processing time

no

Fees

The fees range between EUR 23.60 and EUR 60.00.


The exact fee amount can only be determined on-site after reviewing all the necessary documents. The basis for this is the fee schedule for measures in road traffic (GebOSt).

Payment methods available

• Girocard

Legal remedies

Not applicable

Legal basis

Section 13 paragraph 1 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)


www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fzv_2023/__13.html


Section 13 Motor Vehicle Tax Act (KraftStG)


www.gesetze-im-internet.de/kraftstg/__13.html