Kraftfahrzeug ummelden (ohne Halterwechsel und MIT Kennzeichenmitnahme) / Bremerhaven

After moving or, for example, relocating your business to Bremerhaven, you must re-register your vehicle.

It is possible that the license plate of the previous registration district is retained.

The application may be made in person. A representative with written power of attorney may also be appointed.

Note:
Since October 1, 2005, there have been new vehicle documents. These are the registration certificate Part I (old: vehicle registration document) and Part II (old: vehicle title). These have a uniform design in the European Union (EU). If this is not the case, the vehicle registration document must also be presented in addition to the vehicle registration document. Attention:
The owner must have already registered or re-registered in Bremerhaven.

• valid identity card or passport
• if registered to companies

  additionally:
  - Current and valid business registration and, if available, current and valid excerpt from the commercial register (also as a copy)
  - Power of attorney, if the person authorized to dispose does not personally submit the application on site

• in case of representation with written power of attorney
  • Additionally: identity card or passport of the authorized person
• Registration certificate part I (formerly: vehicle registration document)
• Test report on a valid general inspection

  Original, no copy

• no overdue fees and expenses from previous registration processes.
  In the case of payment arrears, the registration authority may not register the vehicle until these have been settled.
• No motor vehicle tax arrears (including ancillary tax payments, e.g. interest, late payment surcharges).
  Motor vehicle tax accounts are verified by the registration authority as part of the processing of the registration application. In the event of tax arrears, the registration authority may not register the vehicle until these have been settled.

• An application for registration must be submitted to the registration authority. The application can also be submitted by a representative (e.g. car dealer) with a written power of attorney.
• By registering the vehicle to the vehicle owner, a new Zulassungsbescheingung Teil I (formerly: Fahrzeugschein) is issued.
• The insurance company and the main customs office are automatically informed of the change of location by the registration authority.

To avoid longer waiting times, appointments can be made:

-> for Bremerhaven: by telephone at (0471) 590-3470 or 3480.

Note:
Customers without an appointment will be served in parallel, with priority given to appointment customers.
Commercial registration requests will continue to be accepted without an appointment.