Car inspection prices in Germany — packages, options & examples

IMPORTANT: VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENCE PLATES IN GERMANY

Vehicle registration and the issuance of licence plates in Germany is carried out by the official Kfz-Zulassungsstelle (Kfz-Zulassungsbehörde) at your place of residence or the nearest registration office – including for temporary and export licence plates.

How the registration process works:

• you book an appointment online (in some cities a walk-in queue is still possible);
• you come to the Kfz-Zulassungsstelle at the reserved time with the original vehicle documents and your ID;
• the exact list of documents depends on what you want to register (permanent, temporary or export plates).

For permanent licence plates you usually need:

• Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I and II (vehicle registration documents);
• a valid HU/TÜV inspection;
• an electronic insurance number eVB from your insurance company;
• a recent Meldebescheinigung (registration certificate of residence);
• a completed SEPA direct debit mandate for the collection of the German Kfz tax.

For export licence plates, the vehicle usually has to be physically present (VIN and components check), a valid TÜV is required, as well as insurance for the desired period and payment of the relevant taxes and fees.

What we do NOT do:

• we do not issue licence plates;
• we do not register vehicles;
• we do not sell insurance products and do not act as an insurance company.

What we offer as an additional support service:

• booking an online appointment at the Kfz-Zulassungsstelle;
• accompanying you to the registration office in Berlin as an interpreter and helper;
• checking whether all necessary documents are complete before your visit;
• explaining where and how you can obtain an eVB number / insurance if you do not know where to start.

Our fee is a payment for our working time and support. All official fees (registration, licence plates, insurance, taxes) are paid by you separately and directly.

If you need our assistance in another city in Germany (outside Berlin) — including organising the appointment at the local Kfz-Zulassungsstelle and accompanying you during the licence-plate issuance process — the service fee is 200 € (for our main work) + 1.5 €/km to the city where the registration will take place. This covers transportation costs. To book this service in advance, please contact us via WhatsApp.