Online Registration easily explained
No administrative jargon, no paperwork. We show you step-by-step and without headaches how easy online registration is with ZAPP.
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New Registration
Bought a brand new vehicle? Congratulations! To get on the road, your ride needs an official license plate. ZAPP lets you do it fully online, avoiding long wait times at the registration office.
What you need
Have these items ready, and we guarantee you will complete the process in a few minutes. Click on a document to learn more.
eVB Number
Your digital proof of insurance. A 7-character code of letters and numbers.
Fahrzeugbrief (Part II)
The registration document that proves vehicle ownership.
ID & Selfie
Your ID card or passport.
Bank Details (IBAN)
Your bank account details for the annual vehicle tax.
Additional options for your order
You can flexibly add these services during the online registration process:
New License Plates
Configure your new plates (e.g. custom or carbon-look) directly in the checkout process.
Same-Day Delivery
Ordered on workdays before 17:30, we deliver your plates on the same evening via ZAPP courier.
Emission Sticker
Order the green emission sticker for low-emission zones directly as a practical add-on.
Step-by-Step
This is how the online registration works with us – simply lean back and follow the steps. Dashed terms are clickable and explain exactly what they mean!
Vehicle Details & Plate Customization (Step 1)
Owner Info & Shipping Options (Step 2)
Verification via Photo-Ident (Step 3)
Secure Payment & Real-Time KBA Transmission (Step 4)
Instant Drive Approval & License Plate Mounting
Frequently Asked Questions about this process
Still unsure? Here are the answers to the most common questions from our customers.
Ready to start?
Now that you know how easy it is: let's complete your registration in under 10 minutes fully online.
Security at Authority Level
ZAPP is an officially registered large customer interface at the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). Your data is processed in accordance with strict GDPR guidelines and transmitted to the KBA exclusively via highly secure, encrypted connections.