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Vehicle transfer - within Munich

Vehicle transfer - within Munich

If you are the new owner of a vehicle that is already registered in Munich, you must re-register your vehicle (including trailer).

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Description

With your online licence plate function, you can conveniently re-register your vehicle online from home.

  • If the vehicle is still registered in Munich, you can keep the licence plate number. You can also use a new licence plate.
  • If the vehicle is currently not in use (immobilised), you will need a new number plate.
  • You have the option of applying for a special licence plate.
  • If you move within Munich, you do not need to transfer your vehicle, but you do need to have the change of address entered in the registration certificate part I.

If you no longer have your PIN for your online ID function, you can have a new PIN issued at any Citizens Office or apply online.

Prerequisites

Internet, technology and user account

  • stable internet connection
  • up-to-date browser, for example Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge
  • ID card with online function
  • ID card app 2 (available in every app store)
  • electronic residence permit (eAT) with activated online ID function and pin (if you need help with activation, please contact the office responsible for the eAT)
  • BayernID or BundID user account or private ELSTER certificate
  • the vehicle is to be registered to your company: ELSTER company account
  • Printer to be able to "drive off immediately" with the printed provisional registration certificate (for up to ten days in Germany)

Required documents

Online-capable vehicle documents:

  • allocated ZBII (vehicle registration document) of the vehicle with scratch-off field for scratching off the verification code
  • allocated ZBI (vehicle registration document) with scratch-off field for scratching off the verification code (on the back) - this may already be scratched off if the vehicle has been decommissioned online
  • previous licence plates - if the vehicle is registered and you want a different licence plate

If you have already reserved a licence plate in advance:

  • Reservation pin
  • eVB from your vehicle insurance company
    (only required for change of holder)
  • IBAN for the direct debit authorisation for vehicle tax
    (only required for change of holder)

    • Duration & Costs

    Processing time

    The online application usually only takes a few minutes. After payment, you will receive documents for immediate download. You must download these.

    To be able to drive off immediately, you must print out the temporary registration certificate and place it behind your windscreen so that it is clearly legible. This is valid for 10 days from the date of the online registration application. In this case, you will receive your documents (ZBI, ZBII, stamp stickers) within the next 10 days.

    If it is not possible to "drive off immediately", you will receive your documents within the next 3 days.

    Please make sure that your contact details are correct. If there are any discrepancies or queries, the registration office will contact you in any case.

    Fees

    Online fee: Online payment / credit card / EC card possible
    with retention of the licence plate: from 17.80 euros
    with allocation of a new licence plate: from 20.50 euros

    on-site fee: only with EC card / cash payment
    with retention of the licence plate: from 24.20 euros
    with allocation of a new licence plate: from 27.10 euros

    Favourite number plate: 12,80 Euro

    Payment methods available

    Questions & Answers

    Requirement on site:

    • you are registered as having your main residence in Munich
    • For legal entities, commercial enterprises, tradespeople: Munich is the place of business (head office or branch)
    • You already have German vehicle documents for the vehicle. If not, you must observe the information on registering a foreign vehicle.

    documents required on site:

    • When presenting an ID card/passport without the signature of the holder, it is possible to present a combination of a copy of the ID card and a copy of the driving licence instead of the original ID card if the driving licence contains a photograph and a signature and you are registered in Munich.
    • For legal entities, companies and associations: Extract from the commercial or association register (not older than 3 years from issue) and business registration
    • For minors: Declaration of consent from the legal guardian. If only one parent has parental authority, this must be proven by a custody order or a court judgement
    • In the case of guardianship for "official and administrative matters": Carer's identity card
    • For proxies: written power of attorney (original) as well as ID of the authorised representative (original) and ID of the principal (copy).
    • Declaration of consent from the vehicle owner that the authorised representative may be informed of the vehicle tax circumstances.
    • in case of change of owner: SEPA mandate of the vehicle owner/account holder (for purely electrically powered vehicles only required from 10 years)
    • in the event of a change of owner: eVB (electronic insurance confirmation)
    • Registration certificate part I (previously vehicle registration document)
    • Registration certificate part II (previously vehicle registration document)
    • Test report or entry in the vehicle registration certificate regarding a valid general inspection
    • For commercial vehicles: safety inspection
    • previous licence plates must always be brought along, exceptions under "Questions and answers"

    In these cases, you do not need to bring the licence plate:

    • The vehicle has been taken out of service (immobilised).
    • The vehicle is still registered and you want to keep the previous licence plate.

    Links & Downloads

    Landeshauptstadt München

    Kreisverwaltungsreferat
    Hauptabteilung II
    Bürgerangelegenheiten
    Kraftfahrzeugzulassungs- und
    Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

    Internet

    Phone

    Postal address

    Landeshauptstadt München
    Kreisverwaltungsreferat
    Hauptabteilung II
    Bürgerangelegenheiten
    Kraftfahrzeugzulassungs- und
    Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

    Eichstätter Straße 2
    80686 München

    Fax: +49 89 233-36053

    Address

    Eichstätter Straße 2
    80686 München

    By appointment only

    Accessibility

    • Barrier-free access
    • Disabled parking

    barrier-free access

    Directions

    Public transport

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