If you want to use your deregistered vehicle on the road again, you must first re-register it. 

This is referred to as re-registration to the same owner if you are the person who was previously registered as the owner of the vehicle. If there has been a change of ownership, this is referred to as re-registration to a different owner.

You can submit the application in person at your local registration authority or appoint a representative to do so on your behalf.
   

• The owner of the vehicle has their primary residence in Mainz.
• The company headquarters or branch office is located in Mainz.
• The vehicle was already registered in Mainz at the time of decommissioning.
• There is no change of owner.
• The vehicle has a valid general inspection.
• There must be no outstanding motor vehicle tax. All outstanding fees incurred in connection with registration must be paid.

You must submit the application in person or through an authorized representative.

Please make an appointment in advance. To do so, please use the online appointment scheduling service.

Vehicle registration now only possible with direct debit authorization for motor vehicle tax

Anyone who registers a new vehicle or re-registers an existing one must issue a direct debit authorization for motor vehicle tax to the Ulm Main Customs Office. The direct debit authorization for motor vehicle tax is only valid for the registered vehicle and expires when the vehicle is deregistered.

Due to the switch to the SEPA direct debit procedure, you must generally submit a SEPA direct debit mandate for the collection of motor vehicle tax with each registration. The SEPA direct debit mandate valid for the Mainz registration authority can be found in the "Forms" section at the bottom of this page or in paper form on site.

Applications and information on tax relief for a vehicle can be found at www.zoll.de. Applications for tax relief due to severe disability can be submitted to the registration authority as part of the registration process. To do so, you must present the original copy of your severe disability card.

Outstanding fees at the registration authority

Registration is dependent on you having paid all outstanding fees incurred in connection with the registration. You can pay any outstanding fees on site during the registration process.

Usually immediately upon arrival; waiting time depends on how busy it is.

• Original valid identity card or passport of the owner
• Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document)
• Registration certificate part II (vehicle title)
• Electronic insurance confirmation (7-digit eVB code)
• The previous, unsealed license plates (if the license plate has been reserved for re-registration)
• Proof of valid general inspection (unless noted on registration certificate part I)
• SEPA direct debit mandate for motor vehicle tax (form available in the "Forms" section at the bottom of this page or from the local registration authority)

If represented by an authorized person, additionally:

• Identity document of the authorized representative and the person granting the power of attorney
• Signed power of attorney

For registration of minors, additionally:

• Written consent of both legal guardians
• Identification documents of the legal guardians
• Custody ruling, if applicable

For commercial registration, the following additional documents are required:

• For companies listed in the commercial register
  • Excerpt from the commercial register (at the local court) / business registration (both no older than 3 years)
  • Power of attorney from the management or authorized signatory with ID (copy) for registration by a third party
  • Identification of the authorized person
  • For taxi or rental car businesses: Original or copy of the license
    
    
• For freelance professions (e.g., lawyers, doctors)
  • Proof of freelance status or self-employment, as current as possible
    
    
• For professions with business registration (e.g., sole proprietorship)
  • Business registration (not older than 3 years; if necessary, have the trade office confirm that it is up to date)
  • For taxi or rental car businesses: Original or copy of the license

• For associations (e.V.)
  • Excerpt from the register of associations
  • Power of attorney of the representative with ID (copies) if registration is carried out by a third party
  • Identification of the authorized representative

• For civil law partnerships (GbR)
  • Overview of all partners (partnership agreement)
  • Power of attorney and declaration stating which natural person is to be admitted (signed by all partners)
  • Identification of all partners
  • For taxi or rental car businesses: Original or copy of the license

Special vehicle use
If the business suggests a special use of the vehicle (taxi, rental car, self-drive rental vehicle, public bus, passenger transport), we require the completed and signed "Vehicle Use" form. The form can be found in the "Forms" section at the bottom of this page or at your local registration authority.

• Standard fee: €23.90
• Additional fees may apply depending on individual circumstances.
• The fees do not include the cost of license plates.

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