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You may only use a vehicle subject to registration on public roads if it has been registered for this purpose by the competent registration authority.

The registration certificate part II is proof of the right of disposal, but it is not proof of ownership.

It is an EU-wide document.

If your vehicle still has an old registration certificate, it remains valid.

The completion of a registration certificate Part II or its first issue by the registration authority is only permitted on presentation of

1. the certificate of conformity,

2. the data confirmation or

3. the certificate of individual approval of the vehicle.

4. proof of authorization to dispose of the vehicle: in the case of a new vehicle, this is e.g. the purchase contract, in the case of a used vehicle it would be the previous registration certificate Part II.

In the case of a new vehicle, you will usually receive a pre-filled form of the registration certificate part II from the manufacturer in connection with the purchase of the vehicle.

As part of the registration process, the registration certificate part II is issued by the competent authority.

before using the vehicle on public roads

Registration authorities of the independent cities and districts, usually in the applicant's main place of residence (in the case of legal entities, tradespeople or self-employed persons, place of business or branch office).

• § 14 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• Annex 8 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• Fee numbers 123, 222, 223 Annex to the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt)
• Schedule of charges for road transport measures (RFees).

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