What does it cover?
FZV addresses registration procedures for vehicles used on German roads. Registration requirements, vehicle documents, number plates and internet-based procedures are covered together. Conditions for putting registration-exempt vehicles into service form a separate subject.
Who is it for?
For vehicle manufacturers, importers and teams preparing sale, ownership or registration documents.
Which subjects are addressed?
- Registration requirements and exemptions
- Vehicle documents and number plates
- Internet-based registration procedures
Common question
Does technical approval exempt every vehicle from registration?
No. Technical approval and registration obligations are distinct. FZV separately defines registration requirements and operating conditions for registration-exempt vehicles.
Published RegsUP edition
This page is tied to the published RegsUP working edition below; it is not an official consolidated text.
RegsUP record title: FZV — Verordnung über die Zulassung von Fahrzeugen zum Straßenverkehr (Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung – FZV)
RegsUP edition publication date:
This is the RegsUP publication decision date, not the date the regulation entered into force.