Leipzig · Kfz-Zulassung
Register a car (Kfz-Zulassung) in Leipzig
Before you can drive a car you've bought in Leipzig, you register it at the Zulassungsstelle (or online via i-Kfz). You'll need car insurance first — the insurer gives you an eVB number that the registration requires.
Fee ~€30–60 plus number plates (~€30). Online i-Kfz registrations are often valid immediately.
What you need to bring
- Passport or IDRequired
📋 Bring the original, not a copy
How to get it: Issued by your home country. Renew at your country's embassy or consulate in Germany — appointments can take weeks, so check the expiry early.
- eVB number from your car insurerRequired
- Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I & IIRequired
📋 Bring the original, not a copy
How to get it: Issued at the vehicle registration office (Kfz-Zulassungsstelle) when registering a car — you need an eVB number from your car insurer first.
- Valid HU report (TÜV)Required
- SEPA mandate for vehicle taxRequired
Can you do it online?
Most registrations can now be done fully online via i-Kfz (your Zulassungsstelle's online portal + a BundID / online ID card). Otherwise book an in-person slot.
Good to know
- Get car insurance first and note the eVB number — registration won't proceed without it.
- Most registrations can now be done fully online through i-Kfz using a BundID and your online ID card; plates can be ordered to your door.
- Bring (or upload) Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I & II, a valid HU/TÜV report, and a SEPA mandate for the annual vehicle tax.
- Buying used? Make sure the seller hands over both parts of the Zulassungsbescheinigung and the TÜV is still valid.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for Kfz-Zulassung in Leipzig?
You'll need 5 key documents: Passport or ID, eVB number from your car insurer, Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I & II, Valid HU report (TÜV), SEPA mandate for vehicle tax. Leipzig is one of Germany's more affordable big cities, and appointments are usually easier to get than in Berlin or Munich.
Can I do Kfz-Zulassung online in Leipzig?
Most registrations can now be done fully online via i-Kfz (your Zulassungsstelle's online portal + a BundID / online ID card). Otherwise book an in-person slot.
Which office handles Kfz-Zulassung in Leipzig?
Register a car (Kfz-Zulassung) in Leipzig is handled at the local level in Saxony. The exact office and any forms are linked from the official source on this page, and the Amtly app opens the right Leipzig / Saxony portal for you.
Checklist last verified 2026-06-12. Rules vary by office and change over time — always confirm with the official source linked above.