Re-register vehicles to Jena
This is the re-registration or transfer of a registered or decommissioned vehicle to Jena with or without a change of owner, which you can also apply for online.
For vehicles that are still registered, a nationwide license plate transfer is possible.
Details
When moving within Germany, the vehicle owner must notify the competent registration authority (main residence or place of business) of the change of residence and have the vehicle documents changed.
The buyer of a registered vehicle is obliged to register or deregister the vehicle immediately.
For vehicles that are still registered, it is now possible to retain the license plate number nationwide even if the owner changes. For vehicles that have already been deregistered, a new license plate must be issued by the responsible registration authority.
Documents
- Registration certificate Part I and Part II or vehicle registration certificate and vehicle registration document
- Previous license plates if the vehicle is registered and a new or different license plate is to be assigned
- Certificates of the still valid general inspection (original)
- Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB, formerly insurance duplicate card)
- SEPA direct debit mandate
- General documents relating to 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)
- If applicable, notification of special vehicle use, e.g. as a cab or rental vehicle (see downloads)
Please note that in the case of an existing short-term registration for the vehicle, the vehicle registration certificate for short-term license plates and the license plates must be submitted for validation.
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 |
|---|---|
| Registration from outside with and without change of holder and allocation of a new license plate - on site | 27,10 € - 30,10 € |
| Registration from outside with and without change of holder and allocation of a new license plate - online | 12,10 € |
| Registration from outside without change of holder while retaining the previous license plate - on site | 24,10 € |
| Registration from outside without change of holder while retaining the previous license plate - online | 9,90 € |
| for increased data entry effort if technical vehicle data is not available in the local register | 15,30 € |
| if it is necessary to keep and send the registration certificate part II as part of a transfer of ownership by way of security | 15,30 € |
| for the allocation of a special license plate | 10,20 € |
| for prior reservation of a license plate | 2,60 € |
| If the vehicle registration certificate must be exchanged for registration certificate part II or a new registration certificate part II must be issued | 10,00 € - 20,00 € |
| 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 |