Motor vehicle; request for removal from service

The registration of a motor vehicle may be interrupted by its removal from service.

Description

With the decommissioning, the registration of the vehicle is terminated. The most common case is the sale of the vehicle. Until a new buyer is found, the vehicle tax and insurance is saved. Another main reason is the decommissioning of motorcycles, caravans and convertibles during the winter months.

The decommissioning can be carried out at any registration authority. Information about the registration authorities in Bavaria can be found under "Further links".

You can reserve your license plate for the purpose of re-registration (see "Related topics").

Vehicles can also be taken out of service via the Internet. The prerequisite for this is an electronic ID card with signature function and that the new unlockable security codes are already on the license plate and registration certificate Part I (vehicle registration document).

These badges and the new vehicle registration certificate samples have been issued since January 1, 2015 for every registration process (where required).

If a vehicle of class M1, N1 or L5e is handed over to a recognized body for recovery, the previous keeper or owner must have this vehicle taken out of service without delay at the competent registration authority, presenting proof of recovery. The registration authority shall enter the data in the register and reissue the certificate of destruction after verification (Section 17 (1) sentences 1 and 2 FZV).

The registration certificate Part I and Part II must be handed over to the registration authority immediately after the recovery. The registration authority shall confiscate and destroy the registration certificate Part I and Part II.

The same applies if the vehicle is disposed of in another member state of the EU / EEA or in a third country.

Procedure

The decommissioning is entered in the Part I registration certificate.

It can also be carried out via the Internet. In this case, the process is automated and takes effect immediately after the entries have been completed. The owner also receives confirmation of the decommissioning electronically or by post.

The prerequisite for this is the entry of the security codes of the registration certificate Part I and the license plates.

You can access the Internet-based processes on the portal of your registration authority. You can also obtain further information there.

Information on the online procedures of the registration authorities can be found under "Further links".

Deadlines

After seven years, a new operating permit is required for re-registration in the absence of proof.

Required documents

  • Registration certificate Part I

    The decommissioning is entered in the registration certificate Part I.

    Since January 01, 2015, decommissioning can also be carried out internet-based. Since October 1, 2019, the decommissioning has been automated on the Internet and is effective immediately upon completion of the entries.

    The prerequisites for this are, in addition to the electronic ID card with the corresponding signature, the security codes of the registration certificate Part I and the license plates.

    You can access the Internet-based processes on the portal of your registration authority. You can also obtain further information there.

  • Official registration number(s)

  • in case of disposal of the vehicle: additionally proof of disposal, registration certificate part II

Fees

    • Taking out of service at a registration office: 15,90 EUR
    • Decommissioning via the Internet: 2,10 EUR
    • In addition, the registration authority may charge for postage.
    • In addition, there are the fees of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (0.60 EUR) and for document seals used (0.30 EUR each). If the license plate is reserved for re-registration of the same vehicle, also 2.60 EUR.

Status:06.09.2023

Responsible for editing:Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und Verkehr

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