Whether it's your first bike or you've already registered a motorcycle before, it never hurts to inform yourself about the necessary documents for registration. After all, the rules may have changed in the meantime. We have therefore compiled the necessary information for you here.
Register your motorcycle: these are the documents you need
The vehicle registration document and vehicle registration certificate are the basic requirements, which most people are also aware of. As part of an EU regulation, these documents have been renamed and are now referred to as registration certificates I and II in many portals and on forms. Without these two nothing works at the registration office. Anyone registering a new 125cc motorcycle must also carry proof of ownership (purchase contract) and the type certificate (also known as the certificate of type).
In addition to the papers for the bike, you must of course be able to identify yourself. Without a valid passport or ID, nothing is going to happen at the registration office. In any case, your current registration office should already be entered in your identification document. If this is not the case, it is worth changing this in advance. The registration office might be bothered by an outdated registration address in your identity card or passport.
Vehicle liability insurance
In Germany, proof of motor vehicle liability insurance is also required for every registration. The registration office is not interested in whether you also have partial or fully comprehensive insurance for your bike. Nevertheless, you should think about this in good time. For the proof of the liability insurance there was still the "double card" some years ago, in the meantime this has been replaced by the evB (an electronic code). This six-digit number consisting of letters and numbers can be sent very quickly via SMS or e-mail and can thus be forwarded to the registration office in no time at all.
Vehicle taxes
In addition to the insurance, you must also issue a SEPA direct debit mandate to the registration office. This authorizes the tax office to debit the vehicle tax from your bank account each year. Therefore, have your account details ready. Carrying your EC card should be sufficient for this purpose.
TÜV
When used machines are approved, the test report from the last inspection by the TÜV must also always be submitted. This also includes the exhaust and function test. There may be four months overdue. If the motorcycle has not been used for more than 10 years, a full inspection by the TÜV must be submitted.
Admission from a third person
If you cannot make it to the registration office yourself and send your parents or friends for you, you must fill out a power of attorney for them. However, many forget the power of attorney for the SEPA direct debit procedure. Therefore, issue the person you trust with a power of attorney for the registration and another for the collection of the vehicle tax via your account.
License plate of your choice
For the registration, you can also select your desired license plate in advance on the Internet. For a small amount, you can reserve this online and simply bring the confirmation (reservation number is usually sufficient) to the registration office. On site, you can also search for the desired free license plate, but the authorities usually do not have much time for the big search for the desired license plate.
Register motorcycle without driver's license
Contrary to many rumors, you can already register your 125cc even without a driver's license. You do not need to present your driver's license to take out insurance and register your 125cc motorcycle. You can register your motorcycle while you are still busy with your driver's license. After all, after passing the test, your own 125cc is waiting right outside your front door. However, if you are under 18 when you register your bike, you will need a declaration of consent from both parents.
Seasonal license plate
The German winter is not always particularly motorcycle friendly. This is due on the one hand to the cold weather and on the other hand to the salt on the road. This can quickly become dangerous and also attacks the machine. Therefore, there are many drivers who winterize their 125cc bike over the winter months. It is often financially worthwhile (insurance and vehicle tax) to deregister the motorcycle over the winter months. To avoid a new and costly registration procedure at the beginning of each season, you should play with the idea of getting a seasonal license plate.
Register your 125cc motorcycle: All documents summarized
This all sounds incredibly complicated, but it's actually quite simple. We have summarized all the necessary documents for you here. Just do a quick check before you go to the registration office:
- Valid identity card or passport
- Vehicle registration document (registration certificate part I)
- Vehicle registration document (registration certificate part II)
- eVB number (insurance confirmation)
- Account data for vehicle tax (SEPA direct debit mandate)
- Possible reservation number for desired license plate
- Possible power of attorney from both parents
The following documents depend on whether your motorcycle is used or new:
Used motorcycle
- proof of valid HU
- possibly still existing license plates
New motorcycle
- proof of ownership (purchase contract)
- certificate of type
If you have all these documents ready, nothing stands in the way of the registration and the first tours with your 125cc bike!