Have you recently moved to Essen (Nordrhein-Westfalen)? Welcome! Do not forget to also re-register your car to your new address. For a few years now, you can simply keep your previous license plate or, if you wish, choose the local abbreviation E.
The checklist shows you which documents you should prepare. ZAPP handles the generation and encryption of all PDFs.
Select your process type: The checklist adapts.
ID Card / Passport
Valid identity document
eVB Number
7-digit insurance confirmation code
Registration Certificate Part I
Previous vehicle registration document (Fahrzeugschein)
Registration Certificate Part II
Vehicle brief (Fahrzeugbrief)
SEPA Direct Debit Mandate
For vehicle tax
Power of Attorney
Digital power of attorney (QES signed)
This is how easily the digital processing works via the ZAPP platform:
Enter your owner details, vehicle identification number (VIN), and eVB insurance number online.
Identify yourself quickly and securely via photo ID with your ID card (no eID PIN required).
Print your temporary registration proof directly after online registration and drive off immediately. Customize the proof in the live editor:
Adjust the values to simulate your registration proof
| Kfz-Kennzeichen: | F-A 3498 |
| Fahrzeugdaten: | Mercedes-Benz / R1ES / U213T0 / CZAA150A Datum der Erstzulassung: 24.06.2019 |
| Zulassungsdatum: | 06.06.2026 |
| Ablaufdatum des Zulassungsnachweis: | 19.06.2026 |
Drei Sicherheitsebenen schützen deine Daten — von der Identitätsprüfung bis zur KBA-Zertifizierung.
Everything you need to know about the service Relocation outside the district in Essen.
No, you are no longer obliged to change your license plate. You can take your old plate with you nationwide. However, the address change in the vehicle documents at the authority in Essen remains mandatory by law.
Select a service to view detailed information, application forms, and the i-Kfz online procedures for Essen:
Convenient i-Kfz online registration. Complete your process conveniently from home and save valuable time at the registration office.
Receive your temporary registration proof by email. Print it, put it in the car, and drive immediately!
We will send your official stamp plaques and new vehicle documents to your home within a few days by post.
