Motor vehicle: operating license - replacement

If you lose your registration certificate Part I or Part II or if it is stolen, you must report this immediately to your local registration authority.

You must then also apply there for a new registration certificate Part I or Part II. In some cases, the registration authority will also require you to submit a sworn statement about the loss of the vehicle document.

Note: If you find the registration document you thought you had lost after the replacement document has been issued, you must return the old document to the registration authority as soon as possible.

You can find out what you need to do to obtain a replacement registration certificate part II under this link. If you need a registration certificate part I, please read here.

• valid identity card or passport
• for commercially used vehicles: additional proof of ownership
• in the event of loss: declaration of loss or affidavit
• In the event of theft: confirmation from the police that the theft has been reported
• If applicable, existing registration certificate Part I or Part II (formerly: vehicle registration certificate or vehicle registration document)
• If you are replacing the registration certificate Part I, you will also need the following for registered vehicles
  • Test report on a valid general inspection in accordance with the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)
• Additionally in case of representation:
  • written power of attorney
  • Valid identity card or passport of the authorized person
• Additionally for minors:
  • Declaration of consent and identification documents of the legal guardian

Please check with your responsible licensing authority whether further documents are required or whether some of the documents listed are not required.

Notes: The registration authority may require an affidavit on the whereabouts of the registration document. Many registration authorities offer a form for the affidavit for download. If the registration certificate part II is deposited with a financial institution, ask the registration authority about the procedure.

Registration certificate part 2: EUR 10.20
Registration certificate part I: EUR 11.10
Depending on the local registration authority, further costs may be incurred.

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