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Germany Vehicle Registration Process

Published by Joe Webster.

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Resources For Registering A Vehicle In Germany

Register A Vehicle In Germany | Process & Regulations

Driving in Germany is described as one of the most exhilarating places to be behind the wheel since it’s home to the Autobahn, a highway famous for its lack of speed limits and fast cars.

As you settle into Germany and prepare to transfer your car over, here are a few guidelines for registering the vehicle and getting around.

Registering A Vehicle

Much like other EU member nations, there are higher standards and regulations for cars coming outside of the bloc. Many of the requirements have to do with your intent as far as staying in the country and what you plan to do with the vehicle once it’s imported.

But if you can’t meet all those requirements, you end up paying a duty equal to 10% of the car’s worth and another 19% in import taxes.

You can actually avoid paying import duties and taxes if you meet a specific set of requirements

  • If you’ve lived outside of the EU for at least a year.
  • If you have plans to become permanent German resident.
  • The car is under your name.
  • You’ve used the vehicle for at least six months.
  • You intend to sell it after more than a year.

Those coming from neighboring EU countries need only make sure its registered in another EU member country and have insurance.

Back to cars that are coming from non-EU nations, the vehicles must pass a safety inspection that includes a general check as well as an emissions test. Failing to pass those tests means you have to modify the car to meet the requirements.

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Once you pass those tests, registering a car is as easy as providing the following documents: proof of insurance, an picture identification, certificate of inspection, original car registration documents and original sales invoice.

Vehicles can be registered at the Vehicle Registration Office.

For information about shipping a car to Germany, the anticipated costs, and what to expect, you can find more information on our international shipping page!

Germany Vehicle Registration Process

Rules Of The Road

People looking to get started driving in Germany who aren’t from the EU should have an international driving permit or a translation of their driver’s license. Depending on what country and region of said country you’re from, you may have to take a written and/or practical exam to get on the road.

While the country is infamous for its autobahn highway with high speeds, the nation also has a number of areas with controlled and reduced speeds. Those areas are denser as far as population. Exceeding the speed limits will net you a ticket and points added onto your license.

For the highway, there’s no official speed limit but the government recommends a maximum speed of 80 mph or 130 km/h.

Germans drive on the right-hand side of the road though it’s generally illegal to pass vehicles on the right. Using your cell phone while driving isn’t only frowned upon but also illegal. The country is home to the highest volume of traffic in Europe which also means it experiences the highest injury to accident rate.

Resources For Registering A Vehicle In Germany

Federal Motor Transport Authority - Information from the department that handles vehicle registration and oversees the Central Vehicle Register.

Register An Imported Car - Good general information about driving in Germany, including an in-depth section on how to register an imported car in the country.

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Joe Webster always knew the auto transport industry would be a great career option. And with decades of experience, Joe is now an established consultant for A1 Auto Transport.

Joe was born in Santa Cruz, California. During high school, Joe worked as a mechanic; a job continued to work part-time during his bachelor's degree.

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