Change vehicle data: Technical or owner data

When must changes to vehicle data be reported?

Changes to the vehicle owner's data

There is a basic obligation to ensure that the vehicle owner's personal detailsare entered in the vehicle register and in the vehicle documents . If there is a change of name or address, this must be indicated (§ 13 Para. 1 FZV).

Changing technical data

If technical modifications have been made to your vehicle , these must generally be entered in the vehicle register and the vehicle documents. This obligation exists in principle, unless otherwise stated in the manufacturer's documents. These notes can be found in the manufacturer's general operating license in conjunction with an expert opinion in accordance with §19 Para. 3 StVZO.

Documents required to change the vehicle data

Requesting a change to the holder data

• Vehicle registration certificate or registration certificate part I
• Vehicle registration document or registration certificate part II - This document is generally not required if you are only changing your address. Unless you are still in possession of a vehicle registration certificate issuedbeforeOctober1, 2005 , this must be exchanged for a registration certificate part II as part of the change.
• Certificate of valid main inspection (e.g. TÜV) (original)
• General documents on the vehicle owner (see downloads) showing the respective changes
• if applicable, declaration on the use of the business address in the context of the registration of vehicles for sole proprietorships and self-employed persons when changing the business address (see downloads)

Apply for a change of technical data

• Vehicle registration certificate or registration certificate part I
• Vehicle registration certificate or registration certificate part II - If you have a vehicle registration certificate issuedbeforeOctober1, 2005 , it must be exchanged for a registration certificate part II.
• General operating license of the add-on part / expert opinion / manufacturer's certificate (documents in which the modification or correction or add-on acceptance is documented)
• Certificate of the valid general inspection (original)
• General documents relating to the vehicle owner (see Downloads)

The registration authority uses special adhesive seals with special security features for the vehicle documents. This increases the total fees by € 0.30 per adhesive seal used.