How quickly can I submit New registration for Karlsruhe (Stadt) (KA) online?

Digital entry for the Karlsruhe (Stadt) registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Karlsruhe) is not required.

Which documents do I need for New registration in Karlsruhe (Stadt)?

For online processing in the Karlsruhe (Stadt) district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.

How do I receive the documents and stickers for my KA license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered KA license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Karlsruhe.

New vehicle registration in Karlsruhe (Stadt)

KA· Stadt Karlsruhe

Would you like to register a brand-new or first-time vehicle in Karlsruhe (Stadt)? Today you can complete the registration entirely online – no queue number and no in-person appointment at the Karlsruhe (Stadt) registration office. On this page you will find the required documents, the process and the contact details of the authority responsible for Karlsruhe (Stadt).

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Documents required for New registration in Karlsruhe (Stadt)

Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Registration certificate part II (vehicle title)
SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents
ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper

How New registration works online

1Enter vehicle and keeper details online
2Check and reserve a personalised plate
3Sign documents digitally (eID or upload)
4Registration is filed with the authority, plates arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: New registration in Karlsruhe (Stadt)

How quickly can I submit New registration for Karlsruhe (Stadt) (KA) online?: Digital entry for the Karlsruhe (Stadt) registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Karlsruhe) is not required.
Which documents do I need for New registration in Karlsruhe (Stadt)?: For online processing in the Karlsruhe (Stadt) district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.
How do I receive the documents and stickers for my KA license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered KA license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Karlsruhe.

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Responsible registration office Karlsruhe (Stadt)

Stadt Karlsruhe – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Steinhäuserstr. 22
76135 Karlsruhe
Baden-Württemberg

Opening hours: Mo-Mi 08:00-12:30, Do 14:00-17:00, Fr 08:00-12:30, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 0721-133-3383
Email:: zulassungsstelle@oa.karlsruhe.de

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You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.

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