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Apply for first registration of a vehicle (new registration)

If you want to drive a new vehicle on the road, you must register it for the first time.

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Detailed description

You may only use your new vehicle on the road once it has been registered.
Through registration, you will receive your vehicle's registration documents and a license plate. After the license plates are attached, you can drive your new vehicle on public roads and park it in public spaces. Tax and insurance obligations also begin.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • Her main residence is in Hamburg
  • For companies: Your place of business or the location of the company’s or trader’s branch is in Hamburg.
  • You own a new vehicle.

Documents required

  • valid identity card, electronic residence permit (eAT) or passport with current confirmation of registration
  • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document; if completed by the manufacturer)
  • CoC paper or EEC certificate of conformity
  • Electronic insurance confirmation as an eVB code (available from your car insurance company)
  • Original SEPA combined mandate for collecting vehicle tax by direct debit (form can be found under Services and Links). If the tax is to be paid not by the owner themselves but by a so-called third party willing to pay, a copy of the third party's ID card is required.
  • Appointment confirmation
  • When registering a motorhome: original purchase contract or invoice

Additionally, if another person submits the application on your behalf:

  • Power of attorney in original
  • Copy of the principal's identity card
  • Original identity card of the authorized representative

Additionally for companies or associations:

  • Company or association registration certificate (e.g. extract from the commercial register or association register)

The LBV reserves the right to conduct identity checks on the vehicle in individual cases. For this purpose, the vehicle may be required to be presented.



Please note that if you deregister your previous vehicle at the same time (appointment "Registration of a brand new vehicle and deregistration"), additional documents are required. You can find out what you need for deregistration under Deregistering a vehicle.

Please note

If the keeper and owner of the vehicle are not the same person, the LBV must be informed of the name to which the vehicle is to be registered. This applies, for example, to leased vehicles.

Deadlines

There are no deadlines.

Procedure

  • Book an appointment online.
    • On our website for booking appointments, select the category "Vehicle registration"
    • Then book "Registration of a brand-new vehicle (except motorhomes) " or "Registration of a brand-new motorhome or registration of a brand-new vehicle and deregistration"
    • You will receive an email. Confirm your reserved appointment using the link in the email.
  • Please bring all necessary documents and the appointment confirmation with you to your appointment at the LBV.
  • Scan the QR code on your appointment confirmation using the scanner on site.
  • Take a seat in the waiting area. You will be called by your call number.
  • Your request is being processed. Your vehicle is registered.

Alternatively, you can register your vehicle online using the online service Internet-based vehicle registration (i-Kfz).

Processing time

New registration is usually granted immediately.

Fees

The fees for initial registration range from EUR 26.30 to EUR 60.00.


The exact amount can only be determined on-site based on the complete documentation. This is based on the Fee Schedule for Measures in Road Traffic (GebOSt).

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 3 paragraph 1 of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)





§ 6 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)


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Last updated: 29.10.2025