Please note the following requirements:

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

You must submit the application in person or through an authorized representative.

Please make an appointment in advance. To do so, please use the online appointment scheduling system (see link at the bottom of this page).

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

Anyone who registers a new vehicle or re-registers an existing one 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.

Due to the switch to the SEPA direct debit procedure, you must generally submit a SEPA direct debit mandate for the collection of motor vehicle tax with each registration. The SEPA direct debit mandate valid for the Mainz registration authority can be found in the "Forms" section at the bottom of this page and in paper form on site.

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.

Outstanding fees at the registration authority

Registration is dependent on you having paid all outstanding fees incurred in connection with the registration. You can pay outstanding fees on site during the registration process.

• Vehicle Registration Regulation (FZV) (opens in a new tab)
• Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) (opens in a new tab)
• Fee Schedule for Measures in Public Road Traffic (GebOSt) (opens in a new tab)
• Section 5 of the Motor Vehicle Tax Implementation Regulation (KraftStDV) (opens in a new tab)

Usually immediately upon arrival; waiting time depends on how busy it is.

For vehicles from the Federal Republic of Germany:

• Original valid identity card or passport of the owner
• Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
• Electronic insurance confirmation (seven-digit eVB code)
• SEPA direct debit mandate for motor vehicle tax; please use the form provided here (also available on site at the registration authority)
• COC paper or EEC certificate of conformity

For vehicles from other EU countries:

• Foreign vehicle documents or confirmation from the manufacturer or authorized dealer that no vehicle documents have yet been issued
• COC paper or EEC certificate of conformity
• Purchase contract or invoice for the purchase of the vehicle

For vehicles from non-EU countries:

• Foreign vehicle documents or confirmation from the manufacturer or authorized dealer that no vehicle documents have yet been issued
• COC paper (for vehicles with EC type approval), otherwise an expert opinion in accordance with § 21 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)
• Certificate of clearance from customs
• Purchase contract or invoice for the purchase of the vehicle

If represented by an authorized person, additionally:

• Identity document of the authorized representative and the person granting the power of attorney
• Signed power of attorney

For registration of minors, additionally:

• Written consent of both legal guardians
• Identification documents of the legal guardians
• Custody ruling, if applicable

For commercial registration, the following additional documents are required:

For companies listed in the commercial register

• Excerpt from the commercial register (at the local court) / business registration (both no older than three 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 freelance 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 three 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(s) with ID (copies) if registration is carried out by a third party
• Identification of the authorized person

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 use of the vehicle (taxi, rental car, self-drive rental vehicle, public bus, passenger transport), the completed and signed "Vehicle Use" form is also required. Please use the form provided. It is also available from the local registration authority.

• Standard fee: €45.90
• Additional fees may apply depending on the individual case.
• The fees do not include the cost of license plates.

Cash / EC