When comparing offers, look at both parts separately: the provider sets the service price, the authority sets the official fee. Only the first part differs from provider to provider.
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
What do the costs of a registration consist of?
| Component | Who receives it | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Service price | the registration service | differs by provider – public or on request |
| Official fee | the registration authority | under the German fee schedule for road traffic measures (GebOSt) |
| Number plates | the plate maker | separate, not a service of the authority |
A price “including the fee” and a price “plus the fee” can only be compared once the official fee has been taken out.
How high is the official fee?
The authorities publish their fees themselves. The example shows the figures of the Berlin vehicle registration authority, as of 10.10.2026:
| Case | at the counter | online |
|---|---|---|
| First registration (new registration) | at least 30.60 euros | 22.22 euros |
| Deregistration | 17.10 euros | 3.30 euros |
| Reserving the plate on deregistration | an additional 2.60 euros | an additional 2.60 euros |
The authority notes that the fee can be higher in individual cases. Other registration authorities publish their own amounts.
What does the service cost with Zevra?
| Service | Price (net) |
|---|---|
| Registration / transfer / re-registration | from €10 |
| Deregistration | from €2 |
| Number plates (pair) | €4,50 + shipping |
| Monthly base fee | €0 |
With Zevra the same price applies to any monthly volume – no tiers, no minimum volume and no negotiation. Official fees are passed on 1:1 with no markup; all prices plus VAT.
What does a dealership pay per month?
Example calculation for the service with Zevra, without official fees:
- 30 registrations × €10 = €300
- 10 deregistrations × €2 = €20
- Base fee: €0
- Total service per month: €320 net
The official fees of the respective authorities and VAT are added. Billing is by 1 consolidated invoice a month.
What should a dealer check when comparing prices?
- Is the official fee included in the price or added on top?
- Is there a monthly base fee or a minimum volume?
- Does the price apply from the first case or only from a certain volume?
- What does a rejected case cost?
- Are the power of attorney and the digital signature included?
- How is it billed: per case or collected monthly?
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Sources: Service Berlin: Erstzulassung eines Fahrzeugs (Neuzulassung) – Gebühren · Service Berlin: Außerbetriebsetzung – Gebühren · Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt) · Bundesministerium für Verkehr: Internetbasierte Fahrzeugzulassung – So funktioniert i-Kfz