Vehicle re-registration after decommissioning
After a car registered under your name has been taken out of service, the vehicle's operating license remains valid. You can therefore re-register your vehicle at any time using the existing vehicle documents.
A new main inspection (e.g. TÜV) is only necessary if the last specified inspection period has expired during the period of decommissioning.
Details
Re-registration of a vehicle after 7 years
The data of your vehicle will be stored in the Central Vehicle Register for 7 years after immobilization . If this period has already been exceeded when you wish to re-register your vehicle, the vehicle's operating license will expire. A general inspection is required to re-register the vehicle after 7 years. The vehicle registration document or the registration certificate must also be presented.
If you are unable to presentthese documents, the vehicle must undergo an individual operating license procedure. In this case, the steps from the registration procedure for self-built or not yet registered used vehicles apply.
Documents
Vehicle re-registration - Required documents
- Registration certificate part I and part II or vehicle registration document and vehicle registration certificate with deregistration note
- Certificates of the still valid general inspection, e.g. TÜV (original)
- Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB, formerly insurance duplicate card)
- SEPA direct debit mandate
- Notification of special vehicle use, if applicable (see Downloads)
- General documents on the vehicle owner (see Downloads)
- If applicable, declaration on the use of the business address for the registration of vehicles for sole proprietorships and self-employed persons (see Downloads)
Opening hours
Document Pickup - No Appointment Required
You can pick up documents that you have already applied for and are now ready for pickup (passports, ID cards, eID cards, and documents from the driver’s license office) at the front desk during business hours without an appointment.
Other Matters Requiring an Appointment
If you need to visit in person for other matters, you must schedule an appointment. You can do this online or by phone.
Opening Hours
Day |
Times |
| Monday | 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Saturdays of the month | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| May | May 9 and May 23, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| June | June 6 and June 20, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| July | July 4 and July 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| August | August 1 and August 15, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| September | September 5 and September 19, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| October | October 10 and October 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| November | November 7 and November 21, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| December | December 5 and December 19, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Fees
| Services | Fee |
|---|---|
| Re-registration to the previous holder - on site | 23,50 € |
| Re-registration to the previous holder - online | 10,60 € |
| For necessary change from vehicle registration certificate to registration certificate part II | 10,00 € - 20,00 € |
| if it is necessary to keep and send the vehicle registration document / registration certificate part II as part of a transfer of ownership by way of security | 15,30 € |
| Costs for embossing the license plates |
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.
Contact persons
| Name | Funktion/Bereich | Kontakt |
|---|---|---|
| Mitarbeiter/-innen |
Citizen service team |
E-Mail: buergerservice@jena.de Telefon: 0049 3641 49-3800 Fax: 03641 49-3827 |