You or your representative must report the transfer of your vehicle registration to the competent licensing authority. Depending on what your licensing authority offers, this can be done using an online service or by downloading a form. The licensing authority may request that you show the vehicle.
If the vehicle was previously registered under your name in another registration area, you may continue using your previous licence plates anywhere in Germany even after transferring your registration.
Should the vehicle have been previously registered in another registration area, you will receive a new registration number. The licensing authority will issue your vehicle with a licence plate and attach the stickers (main inspection and stamp) to it. Should your vehicle have a particle emissions sticker, this will become invalid due to the new registration number. Should you wish to drive in environmental zones and should you not have an exemption permit, you should also apply for a particle emissions sticker during the re-registration process. Please notify the licensing authority should you wish to continue to use your previous registration number in case of moving within the same municipality or rural district. Any existing particle emissions sticker will continue to be valid. You also need a new stamp should you not wish to obtain a new registration number.
Tip: Do you need new numberplates? Then you can contact private providers. You can usually find these near the licensing authorities.