New vehicle registration in Essen
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Would you like to register a brand-new or first-time vehicle in Essen? Today you can complete the registration entirely online – no queue number and no in-person appointment at the Essen registration office. On this page you will find the required documents, the process and the contact details of the authority responsible for Essen.
Start registration online →Documents required for new registration in Essen
- 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
Responsible registration office Essen
Stadt Essen – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.
Altendorfer Str. 10145143 Essen
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Opening hours: Mi 08:00-15:00, Do 08:00-18:00, Fr 08:00-12:00
Start new registration in Essen online now
You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.
Start registration online →Back to the Essen overview. Last updated: 31.07.2026.
