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Prerequisites

Documents required

• the registration certificate I (vehicle registration document)
• the vehicle's license plates

The decommissioning can alsoby another person No additional documents are required.

Additionally for changeable license plates:

only possible if several vehicles are still registered after decommissioning (deregistration)

• only the vehicle-related part (license plate) with the stamp stickerof the vehicle to be deregistered if only one vehicle is to be deregistered
• the common part of the license plate if both vehicles are to be deregistered

If a vehicle has been sold but the buyer has not re-registered it and there is no proper purchase contract:

• valid identity card or passport with current registration confirmation of the vehicle owner
• an affidavit; this can be submitted directly and personally by the vehicle owner to the State Office for Transport (LBV) or through a notary

Vehicle purchase without a purchase contract

• Complete sales notice (the information about the purchaser and the vehicle is complete and correct)

Please note

Appointment booking

• Visit our website to book an appointment (see link below).
• Select the category: Admission
• Then select: Deregistration of a vehicle.
• Follow the steps to reserve an appointment.
• You will receive an email. Confirm your reservation using the link in the email.
• You will receive an appointment confirmation. Please bring it with you to your appointment.

License plate reservation
If you only want to deregister your vehicle for a short time, you can reserve the old license plate for re-registration for up to one year. This can only be done with the State Office for Transport (LBV) for Hamburg license plates (with the HH symbol) and is subject to a fee. Reservations are possible immediately after deregistration.

Export abroad
If you plan to transport your vehicle abroad, we recommend deregistering it in Germany beforehand. You can find further information under "Links."

Journey after deregistration
After deregistration, the vehicle and the previously assigned license plates may be driven until the end of the deregistration date, provided the vehicle insurance covers the journey. This means that vehicles located in Hamburg can still be driven directly to their storage location in Hamburg or in a neighboring registration district.

Deregistration of a stolen vehicle
Only possible if the vehicle is registered in Hamburg. The license plate will be blocked for ten years, meaning it cannot be reissued. For this, you will need to file a theft report with the police.

Incomplete sales advertisement
If the information about the purchaser is incomplete or incorrect, the previous owner must submit a sworn statement regarding the sale to the LBV. This requires the owner to appear in person and present a valid ID card.
For legal entities, the affidavit is submitted by the authorized representative. Proof of authority to represent the legal entity must be provided.
The previous owner bears the costs at the end of the procedure.
The deregistration process can only be started three months after the vehicle has been sold.

Deadlines

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Retroactive deregistration is not possible. Deregistration can only be completed upon submission of all required documents.


If you sold your vehicle without a purchase contract, you can only apply for deregistration after a period of four weeks.

Procedure

• Book an appointment online.
• Bring all necessary documents with you.
• Your request will be processed on site.

Unsubscribe via the Internet

• You can also deregister your vehicle yourself via the website of the relevant registration authority. The prerequisites for this are
  • an identification document
  • new stamp plates on the license plates and
  • a new registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document).

Notice

The new stamp plates and the new registration certificate feature hidden but visible security codes. This is indicated by a visible printed number on the stamp plates and by a silver sticker on the registration certificate Part I (the vehicle registration document).

Processing time

Cancellation will take place immediately.

Fees

The fee for deregistration is EUR 15.60.


For the license plate reservation, you must pay EUR 2.60 for 28 days.


A fee of EUR 10.20 will also be charged for the new registration using the reserved license plate.


The fee is based on the Fee Schedule for Measures in Road Traffic (GebOSt). If an affidavit is required, the amount increases by EUR 31.00.


For vehicle sales without a purchase contract: EUR 30.00 to EUR 40.00, depending on the individual case.


The exact amount of the costs can only be determined on-site based on the submission of the complete documents.

Payment methods available

• Girocard

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 16 paragraph 1 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)





§ 17 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)





§ 24 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)





§ 25 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)





Annex fee number 224 of the fee schedule for measures in road traffic (GebOSt)