Motor vehicle: Replace registration certificate part II (vehicle title)
Performance specification
The person entered in the registration certificate part II (vehicle title) is the keeper of the corresponding vehicle. The keeper is the person who uses the motor vehicle for his own account, i.e. who pays the costs and can actually dispose of the vehicle. In many cases, this is not the owner of the vehicle. The registration certificate Part II is therefore no proof of ownership, but ultimately only facilitates registration procedures, since it is assumed that the person holding the registration certificate Part II is entitled to dispose of the vehicle.
In Germany, the registration certificate Part II consists of a document printed on one side on special paper protected against forgery in the format 21 × 30.48 cm (formatted 21 × 29.7 cm).
For data protection reasons, the previous owners (keepers) of a vehicle can no longer be traced by name, with the exception of the last previous keeper (in contrast to the old vehicle registration document). Only the date of the first registration and the number of previous owners are entered. From the third keeper of the vehicle onwards, the entry of every other new keeper (i.e. the fifth, the seventh, etc.) requires the issuing of a new registration certificate part II in connection with the registration.
There is no general obligation to exchange the old vehicle registration document for the new registration certificate part II. It is automatically exchanged,
- if a new vehicle registration document has to be issued anyway (e.g. because it has been lost, regardless of whether the old vehicle registration document is still available) or
- if it becomes necessary to issue a new registration certificate Part I (vehicle registration document).
An invalidated vehicle registration document of the old type or an invalidated registration certificate Part II shall be destroyed by the registration authority if the holder does not wish to have it returned after it has been rendered unusable.
Which documents are required?
Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg- Valid identity card or passport (with current registration certificate)
- In the case of underage vehicle owners, the declaration of consent and the valid identification documents of the legal representatives (usually the parents).
- Old vehicle title and registration document (if available).
- If the registration certificate part II is no longer available
- Confirmation from the police of the theft report
or - Making a declaration in lieu of an oath
Note: Alternatively, you can make the declaration in lieu of an oath before a notary. In this case, the application can be made by a representative with written power of attorney who has to submit the affidavit.
If you instruct a third party, they will need a written power of attorney from you. They must also present your identification document (original) to the registration authority. He himself must be able to identify himself with his valid identity card/passport.
What are the fees?
The fee is based on the fee regulations for road traffic measures (GebOSt). It amounts to at least 20.20 euros.
Legal basis
Who do I need to contact?
Contact the registration authority of your district or independent city.
Local jurisdiction shall be determined by
- for natural persons, according to the place of residence of the vehicle owner (main residence according to the identity card),
- in the case of legal entities, according to the registered office of the main or branch office; this also applies to partnerships entered in the commercial register (e.g. OHG and KG) or to a registered merchant.