In short: The documents for vehicle registration in the online procedure differ per case: a new registration needs registration certificate part II with security code, the eVB number and the SEPA mandate. Transfer and re-registration also need part I and a valid general inspection. For deregistration 2 kinds of codes are enough. With Zevra, registration costs from €10 per case.
This page can be printed and kept at the sales desk. It sums up what the dealership must have ready for each case before the application starts.
Zevra is the B2B platform for digital vehicle registration for car dealers, registration services and fleets: cases are entered in the dealer portal and filed nationwide by power of attorney with qualified electronic signature – from €10 per registration, no base fee, no minimum volume.
Last updated: · Zevra editorial team · Reviewed by Mohamed Gabal, owner
Which documents does each case need?
| Case | Documents with security code | Also |
|---|---|---|
| New registration | registration certificate part II | eVB number, SEPA mandate, keeper's power of attorney |
| Day registration | registration certificate part II | eVB number in the dealership's name, SEPA mandate |
| Transfer with change of keeper | part I and part II | eVB number, valid general inspection, SEPA mandate, power of attorney |
| Re-registration | invalidated part I, with change of keeper also part II | eVB number, valid general inspection, SEPA mandate |
| Change of address, plate stays | part I | keeper's new address |
| Deregistration | part I and registration stickers | no eVB number, no identification of the keeper |
Which key dates apply to the documents?
- registration certificate part I with security code: issued from 01.01.2015
- registration certificate part II with security code: issued from 01.01.2018
- older documents without a code: only at the registration authority
What must the customer bring?
- eVB number from their motor insurance, issued to the future keeper
- IBAN for the SEPA mandate for vehicle tax
- ID details for the power of attorney
- personalised plate or reservation, if wanted
- for companies: proof of authority to represent, such as a commercial register extract
What is checked before the application?
- uncover the security code only when the case really starts
- read characters exactly: lowercase l and capital I, O and 0
- the eVB number is in the future keeper's name
- the general inspection is valid
- retrieve and print the temporary proof within 30 minutes
What does the case cost with Zevra?
Registration costs from €10, deregistration from €2 per case, net and plus official fees. There is no base fee.
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Sources: Bundesministerium für Verkehr: Internetbasierte Fahrzeugzulassung – So funktioniert i-Kfz · Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung (FZV) § 26 – Gemeinsame Regelungen für die internetbasierte Zulassung · Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung (FZV) § 30 – Internetbasierte Änderung bei Halter- oder Wohnsitzwechsel