Car registration · Germany
Register your car in Germany, without the paperwork.
We check the papers, arrange the insurance number and prepare everything for the registration office. Online help €125. Door to door €145 preparation + €145 per hour, with you or for you.
- Nothing to pay now
- Confirmed within 1 working day
- We can go for you
How it works
Book first, pay after
- Step 1
Book or ask
Tell us about your car and choose an option, or ask for an offer.
- Step 2
We confirm
Within 1 working day you get a secure payment link, or your offer.
- Step 3
Pay by link
Card or bank transfer. Nothing to pay before.
- Step 4
We start
You follow every step on your private case page.
Your options
Do it yourself with our help, or let us do it
Not sure which one fits? Choose “Not sure yet” in the form and we suggest one in your offer.
Online help
We guide you, you go to the office yourself.
€125
Fixed. €99 if your car is already registered and you moved city.
- Check of your car papers and purchase contract
- Checklist for your registration office
- Help getting your insurance number (eVB) through our insurance partner
- Help with the car tax direct debit form
- How to book the appointment and reserve a custom plate
- Video call and email support until your plates are on
Door to door
Most hands-offWe prepare everything and go with you, or go for you.
€145 + €145/h
€145 preparation, fixed. Then €145 per hour, billed after the appointment.
- Everything in Online help
- We book the appointment at the registration office
- We prepare all forms and reserve a custom plate if you want one
- A specialist goes with you, or registers the car for you with your power of attorney
- Plates made at a plate shop next to the office
Example, not a fixed price: €145 preparation + about 2 hours (€290) = about €435.
Book this optionPaper check
Before you pay the seller, we check the papers.
€49
Fixed. Before you pay the seller.
- Registration certificates Part I and II checked against the seller and the car
- Purchase contract checked
- TÜV / HU date checked
- Our advice in writing before you pay
The rules
Registering a car in Germany
What to know
- You register your car at the registration office (Zulassungsstelle) of the city where you live. You need a registered address in Germany first.
- Before the appointment you need insurance: the insurer gives you an eVB number.
- The car tax is paid by direct debit (SEPA), so you need a bank account. Someone else can also pay it for you.
- The office fee depends on the city, roughly €25–60. A custom plate costs about €10 more. You pay both at the office.
- The plates are made by a plate shop, usually next to the office. You pay them there.
- At the appointment the car is usually registered the same day.
- You may not drive an unregistered car. For a short trip, for example to the TÜV, there are short-term plates valid up to 5 days.
Sources: Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung (FZV) · Berlin: register a vehicle
What you need
Used car, private sale
- Passport and residence permit, if you have one
- Registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung)
- Insurance number (eVB)
- Bank account for the car tax (SEPA)
- Registration certificate Part I (Fahrzeugschein)
- Registration certificate Part II (Fahrzeugbrief)
- Valid TÜV / HU inspection
- Purchase contract
Car from a dealer
- Passport and residence permit, if you have one
- Registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung)
- Insurance number (eVB)
- Bank account for the car tax (SEPA)
- Registration certificate Part II (Fahrzeugbrief)
- Certificate of conformity (COC) or foreign registration papers
- Purchase contract
Moved to a new city
- Passport and residence permit, if you have one
- Registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung)
- Insurance number (eVB)
- Bank account for the car tax (SEPA)
- Registration certificate Part I (Fahrzeugschein)
- Registration certificate Part II (Fahrzeugbrief)
- Valid TÜV / HU inspection
Car from an EU country
- Passport and residence permit, if you have one
- Registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung)
- Insurance number (eVB)
- Bank account for the car tax (SEPA)
- Certificate of conformity (COC) or foreign registration papers
- Purchase contract
- Valid TÜV / HU inspection
Your city may ask for more; we check it for you.
From buying to driving
- 1Register your addressAnmeldung at the citizens’ office. Open a bank account for the car tax.
- 2Choose the carBefore you pay, check the papers. Our paper check does it for you.
- 3InsuranceYour insurer gives you the eVB number. Our insurance partner can arrange it.
- 4AppointmentAt the registration office of your city. Door to door: we book it.
- 5Registration and platesUsually the same day. Plates from the plate shop next to the office.
- 6DriveThe car tax is then taken by direct debit.
What you pay for
Clear about what's included
Included in the fee
- Check of your car papers and purchase contract
- Checklist for your registration office
- Insurance number (eVB) through our insurance partner, if you want
- Door to door: appointment booking, forms, and a specialist with you or for you
- Your private case page with every step
Not included
- The registration office fee (about €25–60, depending on the city)
- Number plates, and a custom plate if you want one
- Insurance and car tax
- TÜV / HU inspection, if the car needs one
How payment works
Nothing is charged on this page.
Online help and paper check: fixed price, paid by the link we email you.
Door to door: the €145 preparation is paid by the first link. The hours (€145 each) are billed after the appointment, by a second link.
How it works
Follow your case online
After booking you get a private link. It shows where your case is and what we need from you.
- 1Your offerWe confirm your booking, or send an offer, with a payment link.
- 2PreparationPapers checked, forms ready, appointment booked.
- 3AppointmentAt the registration office, with you or for you.
- 4Car registeredYour car has its registration and plates.
Book
Book your car registration
Takes about 3 minutes. We confirm within 1 working day. Nothing to pay now.
Questions
Questions
Can I register a car without a German address?
Usually not: you register at the office of the city where you live, so you need a registered address first. We can help you with the Anmeldung too.
Do I need a German bank account?
The car tax is paid by direct debit, so you need a bank account for it. Someone else can also pay the tax for you. We show you the options.
What is an eVB and how do I get one?
The eVB is a code from your car insurer that confirms the car is insured. You need it before the appointment. We work with an insurance partner who can arrange it for you.
Do I have to come to the office?
With door to door, no: you sign a power of attorney and we register the car for you. With online help, you go yourself, fully prepared.
What does door to door cost in the end?
€145 for the preparation, fixed, plus €145 per hour for the time at the office. The hours are billed after the appointment. Example: €145 + about 2 hours = about €435.
What is the paper check?
For €49, we check the car papers (Part I and II), the purchase contract and the TÜV date before you pay the seller, so you do not buy a car that cannot be registered.
Do I pay now?
No. We confirm your booking and send you a secure payment link. You pay only then.
Which fees are not in your price?
The office fee (about €25–60), the plates, a custom plate (about €10 more), insurance, car tax and a TÜV inspection if needed. You pay these directly.
Does a dealer register the car for me?
Often yes, sometimes for a fee. Ask the dealer first. If they don’t, we can.
I moved to another city. Do I need to re-register?
Yes, your car must be registered at your new address. Online help for this costs €99.
My car is from another EU country. Can you help?
Yes. You need the foreign papers, the COC and usually a German TÜV inspection. You also deregister the car in the other country yourself; we tell you how.
And cars from outside the EU?
We do not offer this at the moment: it needs customs clearance and a full technical report.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 15-minute call and we talk through your situation.
From
€49