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General information

Main rules

Vehicle registration is managed by the vehicle licencing authorities (Zulassungsbehörden) of the administrative districts (Landkreis) and the independent cities. There are two parts to the registration certificate. Part I (Zulassungsbescheinigung/Fahrzeugschein) must be carried by the driver of the motor vehicle. Part II (Zulassungsbescheinigung/Fahrzeugbrief) does not constitute proof of ownership and should not be kept in the vehicle.

Period of validity

Indefinite

VRC models