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FZV sections: overview of the German Vehicle Registration Ordinance
The German Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV) governs vehicle registration in Germany in 80 sections and 19 annexes. This overview of the FZV sections gives the official heading of every section, the link to the original text and the Zevra guide that explains it.
80 sections · 19 annexes · 77 sections with a guide · Knowledge · Sources · Glossary · FZV time limits and figures
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How is the FZV structured?
| Chapter | Sections | Number | With guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 – General rules | § 1–5 | 5 | 4 |
| Chapter 2 – Registration procedure | § 6–17 | 12 | 12 |
| Chapter 3 – Internet-based registration | § 18–40 | 23 | 23 |
| Chapter 4 – Temporary participation in road traffic | § 41–45 | 5 | 5 |
| Chapter 5 – Foreign vehicles in road traffic | § 46–48 | 3 | 3 |
| Chapter 6 – Monitoring of vehicle insurance cover | § 49–56 | 9 | 9 |
| Chapter 7 – Vehicle registers | § 57–74 | 18 | 17 |
| Chapter 8 – Implementing and final provisions | § 75–79 | 5 | 4 |
Chapter 1 – General rules (§ 1–5)
Chapter 2 – Registration procedure (§ 6–17)
Chapter 3 – Internet-based registration (§ 18–40)
Chapter 4 – Temporary participation in road traffic (§ 41–45)
Chapter 5 – Foreign vehicles in road traffic (§ 46–48)
Chapter 6 – Monitoring of vehicle insurance cover (§ 49–56)
Chapter 7 – Vehicle registers (§ 57–74)
Chapter 8 – Implementing and final provisions (§ 75–79)
Which annexes does the FZV have?
Questions about the FZV overview
What does the Vehicle Registration Ordinance govern?
According to its official structure, the FZV governs the registration procedure, internet-based registration, temporary participation in road traffic, foreign vehicles, the monitoring of insurance cover and the vehicle registers.
Which FZV sections concern online registration?
Chapter 3 with §§ 18 to 40. It covers the rules for the registration authorities' portals, internet-based deregistration, first registration, day registration and re-registration, immediate entry into service and the large-customer interface at the Federal Motor Transport Authority.
Is this overview of the FZV sections binding?
No. Only the official German text on gesetze-im-internet.de is binding; every row links directly to it. In an individual case the competent registration authority decides.