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Checklist for approval processes

Checklist for various approval processes

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Required documents
You need forNoteRegistration certificate
Part Il = ZB II (vehicle registration document) or operating license
Registration certificate
Part I = ZB I (vehicle registration document)

Insurance confirmation (eVB no.)

License platesProof of the valid main inspection
HU (= original test report)
SP (safety check) if required by lawSEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
Decommissioning(1)H (Note)Yes-Yes---
Re-registration on the same holder(2)HYesYesYesYesYesYes
New vehicle registration(3)Yes--Yes---Yes
Relocation within the district**(4)HYes--YesYes-
Change of name / marriage**(5)YesYes--YesYes-

Moving in from outside (relocation)**

(6)HYesYesHYesYesH

Vehicle purchase (change of owner) with our license plate - registered**

(7)YesYesYesHYesYesYes

Vehicle purchase (change of owner) with our license plate -set out of service**

(8)YesYesYes-YesYesYes

Vehicle purchase (change of owner) with foreign license plate -registered**

(9)YesYesYesHYesYesYes

Vehicle purchase (change of owner) with foreign license plate - taken out of service**

(10)YesYesYes-YesYesYes
Entry of technical data(11)YesYesH
YesYes
Loss of the license plate number(12)YesYes-2. identification marks if availableYesYes-

Loss of a vehicle registration document or registration certificate part II

(13)-Yes--HYes-

Loss of the vehicle registration certificate or registration certificate part I

(14)H---YesYes-

Short-term license plate for single use

(15)HHYes-HH-
Export license plates approved(16)YesYesHYesYesYesYes

Export license plates put out of service

(17)YesYesYes
YesYesYes

Change to a historic license plate (at least 30 years)

(18)YesYesHYes-Yes-

Changing an existing license plate to a seasonal license plate**

(19)YesYesYesYesYes--

Change of an existing license plate to a license plate for electric vehicles (e-license plate) "*

(20)YesYes-YesYesYes-

Notes

*: *EU vehicle documents valid from 01.10.2005: Registration certificate part I = ZB I (vehicle registration document) and registration certificate part II = ZB II (vehicle registration document)

**: "In the case of EC type-approved vehicles, we also recommend the submission of the COC document for transfers or other modifications!

! Attention!
When selling your vehicle, the purchase contract with the exact address of the buyer and his confirmation of receipt of the registration certificate Part I and Part Il must be sent to the registration office.


  • (1) :If the vehicle is scrapped, proof of utilization and ZBIl/vehicle registration document must be submitted. Decommissioning is also possible online via the citizen service portal (if the vehicle has not been scrapped).
  • (2) : The license plates must be presented when reserving the license plate number as a whereabouts. If an old vehicle registration document (issued up to 30.9.2005) is available, it must be presented.
  • (3) : For EC-typed vehicles, the presentation of the chain of custody document (type approval) is required
  • (4): The ZB Il is not required for EU vehicle documents*.
  • (5) : Proof of name for new identity card
  • (6) : From 01.01.2015, the license plate can be retained when moving without changing the holder. The ZB II is not required for EU vehicle documents*. The ZB Il and the SEPA mandate are required for license plate changes,
  • (7) : License plate change possible on request. License plate presentation is required.
  • (8) : - 
  • (9) : From 01.10.2019, the foreign license plate can be retained in the event of a change of owner. A license plate change is still possible on request - in this case, the license plate presentation is required.
  • (10) : -
  • (11) : Submission of technical certificate, EVB no. for change of vehicle type
  • (12) : Submission of the police report confirmation required
  • (13) : Personal presentation by the loser required. Main inspection/SP required at the latest when new ZB Il is issued
  • (14) : Personal presentation by the loser required. Presentation of the ZB I is not required for EU vehicle documents*.
  • (15) : Proof of type or individual approval by submitting ZB II, ZB I. Operating license, CoC or foreign vehicle documents. The main residence or place of business of the applicant or the location of the vehicle must be in the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen. No valid HU/SP - exception possible.
  • (16) :When a registration number I is issued for the first time (e.g. foreign vehicle) and when the export license plate is extended: The vehicle must be presented for an identity check, special insurance for export license plates, proof of ownership for foreign vehicles.
  • (17) : When a registration certificate Il is issued for the first time (e.g. foreign vehicle): The vehicle must be presented for an identity check, special insurance for export license plates, proof of ownership for foreign vehicles.
  • (18) : Expert opinion required in accordance with § 23 SIVZO (includes the new main inspection)
  • (19) : -
  • (20) : If applicable, proof by submission of CoC paper, data confirmation or a confirmation from an officially recognized expert (aaS)