{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Dataset", "name": "GermanCarRegistration — verified service facts", "description": "Verified, machine-readable facts about registering a car in Germany without German residency: registration models, documents, timelines, pricing and glossary definitions.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/facts", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "dateModified": "August 2026", "creator": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "GermanCarRegistration", "legalName": "SRAC Fahrzeugpflege UG (haftungsbeschränkt)", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com", "address": "Senftenhütter Str. 7, 16230 Golzow, Germany", "foundingDate": "2019", "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer service", "url": "https://wa.me/491638623086", "telephone": "+49 163 8623086", "availableLanguage": [ "English (primary)", "German" ] } }, "service": { "coverage": "All 16 German federal states", "insurancePartners": [ "AXA", "Zurich" ], "insuranceNote": "Model B policies are arranged through our insurance partners and issued for the registered keeper.", "models": [ { "id": "model-a", "name": "Model A — Company as keeper", "keeper": "SRAC Fahrzeugpflege UG (haftungsbeschränkt)", "owner": "Client (via purchase contract)", "insurance": "Fleet master policy with AXA or Zurich", "typicalTimeline": "~5 business days", "legalBasis": "§6 FZV — Halter (keeper) may differ from Eigentümer (owner)" }, { "id": "model-b", "name": "Model B — Own-name registration", "keeper": "Client (Halter in the Fahrzeugbrief)", "owner": "Client (Eigentümer)", "insurance": "Arranged through our insurance partners (AXA / Zurich) and issued for the registered keeper.", "typicalTimeline": "7–14 business days", "requires": [ "Apostilled ID (passport)", "Notarised power of attorney (Vollmacht)", "Proof of foreign residency" ] } ], "pricing": { "currency": "EUR", "setup": 500, "foreignRegistrationSurcharge": 400, "foreignRegistrationNote": "If the vehicle already has a foreign registration, converting it to German papers costs an additional €400 (quoted individually per case).", "monthly": 99, "billing": "€99/month, billed as one annual payment (12 months upfront)", "storageMonthly": 290, "tuvRenewal": 200, "detailingPer4Weeks": 120 }, "workedExamples": [ { "label": "Porsche 911 — Model B + 12 months storage", "lines": [ { "item": "One-time registration setup", "itemDe": "Einmalige Zulassungs-Einrichtung", "amount": 500 }, { "item": "Service fee 99 €/mo × 12 (upfront)", "itemDe": "Servicegebühr 99 €/Monat × 12 (im Voraus)", "amount": 1188 }, { "item": "Storage 290 €/mo × 12", "itemDe": "Einlagerung 290 €/Monat × 12", "amount": 3480 }, { "item": "TÜV / HU renewal × 1", "itemDe": "TÜV / HU-Verlängerung × 1", "amount": 200 }, { "item": "Detailing × 13 (every 4 weeks)", "itemDe": "Fahrzeugpflege × 13 (alle 4 Wochen)", "amount": 1560 } ], "totalYearOne": 6928, "currency": "EUR" }, { "label": "Mercedes G63 — Model A + 6 months summer storage", "lines": [ { "item": "One-time registration setup", "itemDe": "Einmalige Zulassungs-Einrichtung", "amount": 500 }, { "item": "Service fee 99 €/mo × 12 (upfront)", "itemDe": "Servicegebühr 99 €/Monat × 12 (im Voraus)", "amount": 1188 }, { "item": "Storage 290 €/mo × 6", "itemDe": "Einlagerung 290 €/Monat × 6", "amount": 1740 }, { "item": "Detailing × 6 (every 4 weeks)", "itemDe": "Fahrzeugpflege × 6 (alle 4 Wochen)", "amount": 720 } ], "totalYearOne": 4148, "currency": "EUR" }, { "label": "Motorhome — Model A + 5 months winter storage, foreign papers", "lines": [ { "item": "One-time registration setup", "itemDe": "Einmalige Zulassungs-Einrichtung", "amount": 500 }, { "item": "Service fee 99 €/mo × 12 (upfront)", "itemDe": "Servicegebühr 99 €/Monat × 12 (im Voraus)", "amount": 1188 }, { "item": "Conversion of foreign registration", "itemDe": "Umschreibung ausländischer Zulassung", "amount": 400 }, { "item": "Storage 290 €/mo × 5", "itemDe": "Einlagerung 290 €/Monat × 5", "amount": 1450 }, { "item": "Detailing × 2 (every 4 weeks)", "itemDe": "Fahrzeugpflege × 2 (alle 4 Wochen)", "amount": 240 } ], "totalYearOne": 3778, "currency": "EUR" } ], "deregistration": { "fee": "included", "duration": "~15 minutes remote" }, "storage": { "location": "near Berlin", "distanceFromBER": "~35 minutes from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)", "airportDelivery": "on request", "minimumTerm": "12 months", "capacity": "Indoor storage only — no outdoor parking", "security": [ "Enclosed, access-controlled hall", "24/7 video surveillance", "Supervised security on site", "Alarm-secured building", "Fire detection system", "Fully insured storage" ] } }, "questionsAnswered": [ { "question": "How do I register a car in Germany as a non-resident?", "answer": "Non-residents can register a car in Germany through a licensed service that acts as registered keeper (Halter) or by power of attorney (Vollmacht). GermanCarRegistration handles the Zulassungsstelle appointment, insurance (eVB number), vehicle tax mandate, plates and shipping of the Zulassungsbescheinigung. You provide ID and vehicle documents; typical turnaround is about 5 business days.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/register-car-germany-non-resident", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "Can I register a car in Germany without a German address (Anmeldung)?", "answer": "Yes — you can get a car registered in Germany without an Anmeldung (city residence registration). The Zulassungsstelle requires a keeper (Halter) with a German address, but that keeper does not need to be you. A licensed service registers the car in its own name as keeper while you remain the legal owner via the purchase contract.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/register-car-germany-without-anmeldung", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "How much does it cost to register a car in Germany?", "answer": "As of 2026 the administrative fee at the Zulassungsstelle is roughly €26–37 depending on the district, plus €15–30 for plates and €5–10 for the environmental sticker (Umweltplakette). Wunschkennzeichen reservation adds about €12.80. A typical total for a used car — excluding insurance premium and vehicle tax — lands between €70 and €120 in official fees, before any service fee.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/cost-of-car-registration-germany", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "What documents do I need to register a car in Germany?", "answer": "To register a car in Germany you need the Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II (vehicle title), a valid eVB insurance confirmation number, proof of a passed HU/TÜV inspection (for used cars), the Certificate of Conformity (COC) for imports, a SEPA mandate for KFZ-Steuer, ID, and — if someone registers for you — a signed Vollmacht.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/documents-to-register-car-germany", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "Can someone else register my car for me in Germany?", "answer": "Yes. Any adult can register a car for you at the Zulassungsstelle if you provide a signed Vollmacht (power of attorney), a copy of your ID and the vehicle documents. This is how dealer registration works — and how remote registration services like GermanCarRegistration operate for clients who live abroad.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/someone-else-register-car-germany-vollmacht", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "Can I register a car online in Germany?", "answer": "Since i-Kfz Stufe 4 (September 2023), residents can register a car fully online in Germany — but only if they have a German ID with an activated eID function (or an eAT residence permit) and digital vehicle documents. Newcomers with only a passport, and most non-residents, are effectively locked out and need in-person registration or a service.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/register-car-online-germany-ikfz", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "What is an eVB number and how do I get one?", "answer": "An eVB number (elektronische Versicherungsbestätigung) is a 7-character code issued by a German insurer that proves you have valid liability cover for a specific vehicle. The Zulassungsstelle checks it electronically before releasing the plates — no eVB, no registration. You get one by taking out a policy with AXA, Zurich, HUK, Allianz or any other German insurer.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/what-is-evb-number-germany", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "How do I register an imported car in Germany?", "answer": "To register an imported car in Germany you need a Certificate of Conformity (COC) or a § 21 StVZO individual approval (Vollabnahme by TÜV/DEKRA), a valid HU inspection, and — for non-EU imports — customs clearance proof (Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung). The Zulassungsstelle then issues a fresh Erstzulassung with German plates.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/register-imported-car-germany", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "When do I need a Certificate of Conformity (COC)?", "answer": "You need a Certificate of Conformity (COC) whenever you register a car in Germany for the first time — including imports from another EU country and new cars. The COC is issued by the manufacturer and confirms the car complies with EU type approval. Without a COC, the alternative is a § 21 StVZO Vollabnahme by TÜV or DEKRA.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/what-is-coc-certificate-of-conformity", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "Do I need TÜV (HU) before registering a used car?", "answer": "Yes — you need a valid HU (Hauptuntersuchung, commonly called TÜV) certificate to register any used car in Germany. The Zulassungsstelle checks the HU sticker on the plate or the paper report; if it has expired, the car must pass a fresh HU at TÜV, DEKRA or GTÜ before registration. HU costs about €90–140 and is valid for two years.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/tuv-hu-before-registering-used-car", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "How do I deregister a car in Germany (Abmeldung)?", "answer": "You deregister a car in Germany (Abmeldung / Außerbetriebsetzung) by bringing the Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I & II and the plates to the Zulassungsstelle, or by using the i-Kfz online portal with an eID. It costs about €7–17. Insurance and KFZ-Steuer stop from the deregistration date. Non-residents can deregister via a service with a signed Vollmacht.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/deregister-car-germany-abmeldung", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "How do I transfer car ownership in Germany (Umschreibung)?", "answer": "Umschreibung is the process of transferring a car to a new keeper (Halter) at the Zulassungsstelle. You need Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I & II, valid HU, an eVB from the new keeper's insurer, a SEPA mandate for KFZ-Steuer and the plates. The fee is €26–37 (plus new plates if the district changes). Non-residents complete the Umschreibung via a keeper-based service with Vollmacht.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/transfer-car-ownership-germany-umschreibung", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "How long does car registration take in Germany?", "answer": "At the counter the actual registration takes 15–45 minutes once your appointment starts. Getting an appointment can take 1–6 weeks in big cities. Via a service like GermanCarRegistration, expect about 5 business days from documents received to plates couriered. Imports needing COC or Vollabnahme take 10–15 business days.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/how-long-does-car-registration-take-germany", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" }, { "question": "Can a foreigner buy and register a car in Germany?", "answer": "Yes. There are no restrictions on who can buy a car in Germany — any foreigner can sign a Kaufvertrag with a dealer or private seller. The friction is registration: German law requires a keeper (Halter) with a German address. EU citizens with an Anmeldung can register directly; non-residents typically use a keeper-based service like GermanCarRegistration.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/answers/foreigner-buy-register-car-germany", "lastReviewed": "July 2026" } ], "glossary": [ { "term": "Zulassungsstelle", "definition": "The German vehicle registration office where cars are registered, transferred and deregistered.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/zulassungsstelle" }, { "term": "Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I", "definition": "The German vehicle registration certificate carried in the car (formerly Fahrzeugschein).", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/zulassungsbescheinigung-teil-1" }, { "term": "Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II", "definition": "The German vehicle title (formerly Fahrzeugbrief), proving ownership.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/zulassungsbescheinigung-teil-2" }, { "term": "eVB-Nummer", "definition": "A 7-character insurance confirmation code required to register a car in Germany.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/evb-nummer" }, { "term": "HU / TÜV", "definition": "The mandatory German vehicle safety inspection, every two years for passenger cars.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/hu-tuv" }, { "term": "Vollmacht", "definition": "A written power of attorney letting someone else act on your behalf.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/vollmacht" }, { "term": "COC (Certificate of Conformity)", "definition": "The EU manufacturer's certificate proving a car meets EU type approval.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/coc-certificate-of-conformity" }, { "term": "Anmeldung vs Abmeldung vs Ummeldung", "definition": "The three German registration actions: register, deregister, and re-register a car.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/anmeldung-abmeldung-ummeldung" }, { "term": "Wunschkennzeichen", "definition": "A custom licence plate combination reserved online for around €12.80.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/wunschkennzeichen" }, { "term": "Kurzzeitkennzeichen", "definition": "German short-term plates, valid 5 days, used for HU trips and cross-country moves.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/kurzzeitkennzeichen" }, { "term": "Ausfuhrkennzeichen (export plates)", "definition": "Red-numbered German plates for driving a car out of Germany after purchase.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/ausfuhrkennzeichen" }, { "term": "SEPA-Mandat (KFZ-Steuer)", "definition": "The direct-debit authorisation for German vehicle tax, mandatory at registration.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/sepa-mandat-kfz-steuer" }, { "term": "Wohnsitz", "definition": "A German domicile — a dwelling that is available to you and kept in a way that indicates you intend to retain it.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/wohnsitz" }, { "term": "Halter", "definition": "The registered keeper of a vehicle in Germany — the person or company responsible for it, which need not be the legal owner.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/halter" }, { "term": "Umweltplakette", "definition": "The green environmental sticker required to drive into most German city Umweltzonen.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/umweltplakette" }, { "term": "HU (Hauptuntersuchung)", "definition": "The mandatory German roadworthiness inspection, commonly called TÜV, due every two years for passenger cars.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/hu" }, { "term": "Ruheversicherung", "definition": "The free dormant-insurance cover that automatically protects a German-registered car while it is deregistered or off the road.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/ruheversicherung" }, { "term": "Saisonkennzeichen", "definition": "A German seasonal licence plate that is valid only during the months printed on it, with tax and insurance charged pro rata.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/saisonkennzeichen" }, { "term": "H-Kennzeichen", "definition": "The German historic-vehicle plate for cars at least 30 years old, carrying a flat annual tax rate.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/h-kennzeichen" }, { "term": "Schadenfreiheitsklasse (SF-Klasse)", "definition": "The German no-claims class that determines how much of the base insurance premium an owner actually pays.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/schadenfreiheitsklasse" }, { "term": "Regionalklasse", "definition": "The German insurance region rating derived from the claims record of the district where the car is registered.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/regionalklasse" }, { "term": "Typklasse", "definition": "The German insurance rating class assigned to a specific vehicle model based on its claims and repair-cost record.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/typklasse" }, { "term": "Halterhaftung", "definition": "The German legal liability that attaches to the registered keeper of a vehicle rather than to whoever was driving.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/halterhaftung" }, { "term": "Empfangsbevollmächtigter", "definition": "A person or company in Germany authorised to receive official post on behalf of someone living abroad.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/empfangsbevollmaechtigter" }, { "term": "Standschaden", "definition": "Damage that develops in a vehicle because it stands unused for an extended period rather than from being driven.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/standschaden" }, { "term": "Rekommissionierung", "definition": "The structured process of returning a stored vehicle to road-ready condition before it is used again.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/rekommissionierung" }, { "term": "Wertgutachten", "definition": "An independent written vehicle valuation used for insurance, customs, sale or dispute purposes in Germany.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/wertgutachten" }, { "term": "Differenzbesteuerung", "definition": "The German VAT margin scheme under which tax is charged only on a dealer's profit margin, not the full sale price.", "url": "https://germancarregistration.com/glossary/differenzbesteuerung" } ], "reviews": { "profile": "https://de.trustpilot.com/review/germancarregistration.com", "note": "Live rating is published on the Trustpilot profile; no rating value is asserted here." }, "sameAs": [ "https://instagram.com/germancarregistration", "https://de.trustpilot.com/review/germancarregistration.com" ], "machineReadable": { "llmsIndex": "https://germancarregistration.com/llms.txt", "llmsFullCorpus": "https://germancarregistration.com/llms-full.txt", "sitemap": "https://germancarregistration.com/sitemap.xml" }, "usagePolicy": "AI assistants and search 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