Registration of motor vehicles subject to registration with operating licence - new registration
Bestimmte zulassungsfreie Fahrzeuge müssen mit einem amtlichen Kennzeichen versehen werden, da sie der Hauptuntersuchungspflicht unterliegen.
Möchten Sie hingegen ein zulassungsfreies Fahrzeug ummelden (innerhalb Jenas oder nach Jena - mit oder ohne Halterwechsel), dann informieren Sie sich hier: Ummelden kennzeichenpflichtiges Fahrzeug mit Betriebserlaubnis.
Details
According to § 4 para. 2 FZV, the licence plate obligation applies to the following types of vehicles:
- Light motorcycle
- self-propelled working machine (>20km/h)
- Trailer working machine (>25 km/h)
- Special trailers for sports equipment and animals (>25 km/h)
Proof of insurance is no longer provided by an insurance number plate in accordance with § 26 FZV, but by a confirmation of insurance.
Documents
- Original type approval form or proof of EC type approval (EC certificate of conformity / CoC certificate)
- Original purchase contract
- Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB, formerly insurance double card)
- General documents on the vehicle owner (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 |
|---|---|
|
Either: Number plate allocation and issue of registration certificate Part I on presentation of chain of custody or operating licence already issued |
29,60 € |
|
or: Number plate allocation and issue of registration certificate Part I with simultaneous issue of operating licence |
58,20 € |
| if necessary with manual recording of the technical data | 15,30 € |
| if necessary, if technical changes have to be entered subsequently | 10,20 € |
| for the allocation of a special number plate | 10,20 € |
| in case of prior reservation of a personalised number plate | 2,60 € |
| Costs for the embossing of the license plates (external) |
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
| Name | Funktion/Bereich | Kontakt |
|---|---|---|
| Mitarbeiter/-innen |
Citizen service team |
E-Mail: buergerservice@jena.de Telefon: 0049 3641 49-3800 Fax: 03641 49-3827 |