Loss of registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document)
You have lost the registration certificate Part I (vehicle registration document).
Valid identity card or passport of the vehicle owner.
If an old type of vehicle registration document is available (issued before 01.10.2005), this must also be submitted (for the purpose of exchange for a registration certificate Part II).
Proof of a valid main inspection (inspection report)
Affidavit: If a replacement registration certificate Part I (vehicle registration document) is newly applied for due to loss, an affidavit must be submitted by the keeper/owner or the responsible person to the registration authority in person, or alternatively a notarized affidavit must be submitted or
in the event of theft of the registration certificate Part I: theft report from the police
In the case of vehicles that have been taken out of service, a declaration of loss that the keeper/owner can submit in person to the registration authority is sufficient.
If applicable, power of attorney from the authorized representative (if no personal visit is required), the authorized representative must identify him/herself.
Loss of registration certificate part II (vehicle letter)
You have lost the registration certificate part II (vehicle letter).
valid identity card or passport of the vehicle owner(s)
Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document)
Proof of a valid general inspection (test report, vehicle registration certificate)
Affidavit: If a new application is made for a replacement registration certificate Part II (vehicle registration document) due to loss, the keeper/owner or the person responsible must submit an affidavit to the registration authority in person or alternatively submit a notarized affidavit. In case of theft of the registration certificate Part II, please present the theft report from the German police.
If applicable, proof of authorization to dispose of the vehicle, if the affidavit is not submitted by the holder him/herself (e.g. purchase contract, declaration by the holder).
Loss of license plates
You have lost one or both license plates.
valid identity card or passport of the vehicle owner(s)
If applicable, power of attorney of the authorized representative; the authorized representative must identify himself/herself.
Registration certificate Part I and Part II (vehicle registration document, vehicle title)
Proof of a valid general inspection (vehicle registration document, inspection report)
If applicable, license plate number still available
Declaration of loss/notification of theft from the German police
To prevent misuse, the license plate is blocked for a period of ten years after loss or theft. The vehicle must therefore be transferred to a new license plate.
