How quickly can I submit Re-registration for Köln (HIP) online?

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

Which documents do I need for Re-registration in Köln?

For online processing in the Köln district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, ID card or passport.

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

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

Vehicle re-registration in Köln

HIP· Stadt Köln

Your vehicle was temporarily de-registered and should be registered again in Köln? Re-registration works online – without a trip to the authority. If the previous plate is still reserved, you can usually keep it. Here you will find the documents, the process and the responsible registration office in Köln.

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Documents required for Re-registration in Köln

Registration certificate parts I and II
Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV)
SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
ID card or passport

How Re-registration works online

1Provide vehicle details and previous plate
2Upload roadworthiness certificate and eVB
3Sign documents digitally
4Re-registration is filed, stickers arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: Re-registration in Köln

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

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Responsible registration office Köln

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

Max-Glomsda-Str. 4
51105 Köln
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo 07:00-14:00, Di 07:00-18:00, Mi 07:00-13:00, Do 07:00-16:00, Fr 07:00-13:00, Sa 10:00-15:00, So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 0221-221-26635
Email:: kfz-zulassung@stadt-koeln.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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