With us, you avoid long waits at the registration office
We’re happy to help with any questions – from initial advice by phone or email through to handling your request. With our service you avoid long waits at the registration office and save a lot of time. You avoid the drive, parking fees and unnecessary hassle at the office.
Pick-up and drop-off service for registration in Essen
Within Essen, we’re happy to collect all documents needed for registering, re-registering or deregistering your vehicle directly from your home. Just ask us.
Deregistering a car: which documents?
You can take your vehicle off the road. This is typically the case if:
- You intend to sell the vehicle
- You want to stop using the vehicle temporarily
- You want to have the vehicle scrapped
To deregister your old car, you need:
- Registration certificate part I
- Number plates
- If applicable, proof of disposal if the vehicle is scrapped by a certified dismantling company.
The registration office automatically informs the main customs office and the insurer
that the vehicle has been deregistered. After deregistering the vehicle, you may still use the unstamped number plates for return trips, for example back home, until the end of the day – provided the insurance is still valid.
Can I keep my old number plate?
After deregistering your vehicle, you have the option of reserving the plate
combination for a limited period and then using it for your new vehicle.
You state this reservation request when deregistering. The duration varies by registration district, but three to twelve months is usually possible.