Application:

• In person
• Representation by an authorized person

Appointment:

• with online appointment

• The owner of the vehicle has their primary residence in Mainz.
• The company headquarters or branch office is located in Mainz.
• The vehicle has a valid general inspection.
• There must be no outstanding motor vehicle tax arrears.
• All outstanding fees incurred in connection with registration must be paid.

Vehicle registration now only possible with direct debit authorization for motor vehicle tax

Anyone who registers a new vehicle or re-registers an existing vehicle must issue a direct debit authorization for motor vehicle tax to the Ulm Main Customs Office. The direct debit authorization for motor vehicle tax is only valid for the registered vehicle and expires when the vehicle is deregistered.

Applications and information on tax relief for a vehicle can be found at www.zoll.de. Applications for tax relief due to severe disability can be submitted to the registration authority as part of the registration process. To do so, you must present the original copy of your severe disability card.

Please note the following additional information:

• Valid original identification document (vehicle owner's identity card or passport; if presenting a passport, also a current registration certificate)
• The form for the SEPA direct debit mandate can be found in the "Forms" section at the bottom of this page or at your local registration office.
• Foreign vehicle documents are mandatory
• As an alternative to proof of a valid general inspection in accordance with § 29 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO), you can provide proof of a valid general inspection by means of an inspection report from another EU/EEA country. The report must clearly show the registration authority that the vehicle was inspected in accordance with Directive 2009/40/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of May 6, 2009, on roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers (recast) (OJ L 141 of June 6, 2009, p. 12), as amended. If necessary, you may also be required to submit a translation of the report by an officially recognized translator.
• COC paper (for vehicles with EU type approval), otherwise an expert opinion in accordance with § 21 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)
• For registered vehicles, the previous license plates

For commercial registration, you must also submit the following documents:

For companies entered in the commercial register:

• Commercial register extract (from the local court) / business registration (both no older than 3 years)
• Power of attorney from the management or authorized signatory with ID (copy) for registration by a third party
• Identification of the authorized person
• For taxi or rental car businesses: Original or copy of the license

For liberal professions (e.g., lawyers, doctors)

• Current certificate from the tax office

For professions with business registration (e.g., sole proprietorship)

• Business registration (not older than 3 years; if necessary, have the trade office confirm that it is up to date)
• For taxi or rental car businesses: Original or copy of the license

For associations (e.V.)

• Excerpt from the association register
• Power of attorney of the representative with ID (copies) if registration is carried out by a third party
• Identification of the authorized representative

For civil law partnerships (GbR)

• Overview of all partners (partnership agreement)
• Power of attorney and declaration stating which natural person is to be admitted (signed by all partners)
• Identification of all partners
• For taxi or rental car businesses: Original or copy of the license
• Special vehicle use: If the business suggests a special vehicle use (taxi, rental car, self-drive rental vehicle, public bus, passenger transport), then the completed and signed "Vehicle Use" form (the form can be found in the "Forms" section at the bottom of this page or at the local registration authority).

• Standard fee: €28.20
• Additional fees may apply depending on the individual case.
• Standard fee if an expert opinion is required for the vehicle in accordance with § 21 StVZO (German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations): €67.70
• Additional fees may apply depending on the individual case.
• The fees do not include the cost of license plates.