KBA Accreditation
ZAPP V 1.0.0
Since 2026, ZAPP has been officially approved by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) for all six transactions of the internet-based vehicle registration (i-Kfz). This allows us to offer you a fully digital, officially certified online registration according to nationwide standards.
Key Certification Data
Approved Business Transactions
Thanks to the official software approval of ZAPP by the Federal Motor Transport Authority, we are authorized to transmit all six i-Kfz transactions independently for you.
New Registration
Get your brand new or imported vehicle on the road for the first time: completely without a registration office appointment.
Re-Registration
Easily register your temporarily decommissioned vehicle again: directly online and ready to go immediately.
De-Registration
Decommission your vehicle without waiting: the de-registration is immediately transmitted digitally to the KBA.
Transfer
Take over a vehicle from another owner (transfer of ownership): optionally with or without changing the license plate.
Owner Data Change
Update your owner details in the vehicle register: for example, in case of a transfer within the family.
Third-Party Registration
Register vehicles on behalf of other people or companies: ideal for family members or business partners.
What does KBA accreditation mean?
During the accreditation process, the Federal Motor Transport Authority ensures that third-party software like ZAPP fully meets the technical, organizational, and security requirements of the i-Kfz procedure.
Interface Conformity
Seamless and secure communication via the KBA's standardized Large Customer Interface (GKS) is fully certified.
Identification via QES
Your identity is verified in a legally secure and forgery-proof manner using a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) via YouSign – completely without an eID PIN.
Security Code Processing
The secure capture and validation of hidden security codes on your license plate seals and registration certificates has been intensively audited.
Strict Data Protection
All data streams are transmitted in encrypted form according to the strict requirements of the GDPR and used exclusively for the intended purpose.
Complete Logging
Every registration step is logged in an audit-proof manner: for maximum traceability and legal certainty.
Secure Error Handling
ZAPP guarantees controlled and safe behavior of processes even in the event of connection interruptions or incomplete data.
Frequently Asked Questions about KBA Accreditation
Everything you need to know about our authorization and security.
Accreditation by the Federal Motor Transport Authority is the official confirmation that our ZAPP platform fully complies with all legal, technical, and data protection requirements of the i-Kfz procedure. For you, this means: You can register, de-register, or transfer your car online – absolutely legally secure, protected, and without ever having to set foot in a registration office.