Re-registering a vehicle subject to license plate requirements that has been issued an operating permit
You would like to transfer the registration of a vehicle subject to license plate requirements and with a valid operating permit within Jena or to Jena, with or without a change of owner.
Details
Certain vehicles that are exempt from registration must be equipped with official license plates because they are subject to mandatory general inspections.
According to Section 4(2) of the FZV, the license plate requirement applies to the following types of vehicles:
- Light motorcycle
- Self-propelled work machine (>20 km/h)
- Trailers for work machines (>25 km/h)
- Special trailers for sports equipment and animals (>25 km/h)
Proof of insurance is no longer provided by an insurance license plate in accordance with Section 26 of the FZV, but rather by a certificate of insurance.
Documents
- Vehicle Registration Certificate (Part I)
- If applicable, out-of-state license plates—if the vehicle is still registered in another registration district
- For deregistered vehicles: Vehicle registration certificate or Certificate of Registration, Part I, with a deregistration notation
- Operating Permit form or EEC Declaration of Conformity with a registration note
- Certificates of the still-valid general inspection—not required if the first inspection is not yet due
- Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB, formerly the insurance duplicate card)
- If applicable, notification of special vehicle use (see Downloads)
- General documentation regarding the vehicle owner (see Downloads)
- If applicable, declaration regarding the use of a business address in connection with vehicle registration for sole proprietorships and self-employed individuals (see Downloads)
- If applicable, the form for vehicle registration under a civil law partnership (GbR and eGbR) (see Downloads)
Hours of Operation
Document Pickup - No Appointment Required
You can pick up documents that have already been requested 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.
Hours of Operation
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 19, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Fees
| Services | Fee |
|---|---|
| if technical changes need to be registered retroactively | €10.20 |
| Re-registration of a vehicle with a Jena license plate (change of owner) | €18.60 |
| Re-registration of a vehicle with out-of-state license plates (change of owner) | 23.80 |
| For the assignment of a personalized license plate | €10.20 |
| If a personalized license plate was reserved in advance | €2.60 |
| Cost of embossing the license plates |
The registration authority uses special adhesive seals with unique security features for vehicle documents. This increases the total fees by €0.30 for each adhesive seal used.
Contacts
| Name | Funktion/Bereich | Kontakt |
|---|---|---|
| Mitarbeiter/-innen |
Citizen service team |
E-Mail: buergerservice@jena.de Telefon: 0049 3641 49-3800 Fax: 03641 49-3827 |