How much does it cost to deregister a car online?

Online deregistration with KfzPortal24 costs €49.90 including VAT and all registration office fees. The amount is only reserved at the start and charged once your deregistration has gone through.

Which vehicles can I deregister online?

Cars, motorcycles, trailers or trucks. What matters are the documents: the vehicle registration certificate (Fahrzeugschein) must have been issued from 2015 with a hidden security code, and the plates must carry the seal stickers with a security code.

Do I need an online ID (eID) or an appointment?

No. You need neither the online ID function nor an appointment or a power of attorney. Your data is sent digitally via the official i-Kfz interface to the responsible registration office.

Which documents do I need to deregister a vehicle?

The vehicle registration certificate (Fahrzeugschein) with its hidden security code, both plates with their seal stickers and a payment method. You don't need the vehicle title (Fahrzeugbrief) for deregistration.

How quickly is my car deregistered?

At most registration offices deregistration is automatic: if the data is correct, your car is deregistered within seconds and the confirmation arrives by email. Where the office processes applications manually, it usually takes 1–3 working days.

What if a security code is damaged or unreadable?

Send us a photo of the codes at support@kfzportal24.de before ordering. We check whether they can be made readable again and tell you how to proceed.

Do I have to inform my insurance and the tax office myself?

No. The registration office automatically notifies your car insurance and customs, which collects vehicle tax.

Is deregistration the same as "Außerbetriebsetzung"?

Yes. "Außerbetriebsetzung" is the official German term for deregistering a vehicle. Online deregistration is just as legally valid as going to the registration office.

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How it works

How does the online car deregistration work?

Three simple steps explain how you can deregister your car online in only 3 minutes.

Step 1: Vehicle ID (VIN)
Read the vehicle identification number in the vehicle registration certificate (Fahrzeugschein) under letter E.
Step 2: Security code in the vehicle registration certificate (Fahrzeugschein)
Scratch out the 7-digit security code in the vehicle registration certificate (Fahrzeugschein) until you read "Document no longer valid" or "Out of service".
Step 3: Security codes of the license plates
Carefully uncover the 3-digit codes behind the seal plates (coat of arms of the district) on both license plates.

That's it. Our software sends your data straight to the responsible registration office, and you receive the confirmation by email. If a code is wrong, you simply correct it – and you only pay if the deregistration succeeds.

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100% Money-Back-Guarantee

There are several things to consider for the nationwide online deregistration. If we are unable to carry out the online deregistration despite you entering and sending the data correctly, we will of course refund your money. You can find more information in our general terms and conditions.

Comparison

Online vs. Offline Deregistration

Advantages of our KfzPortal24 online deregistration

	At the registration office	KfzPortal24.de
When can I deregister the car?	During the opening hours of the authority	Around the clock
How do I get support?	Usually only on site	Via email, phone or WhatsApp
Where does the deregistration take place?	At the registration office	Right here, on mobile phone or PC
When do I have the deregistration confirmation?	Depending on the deadline, after up to 6 weeks	In a few seconds*
Usual waiting times	Several hours depending on capacity utilisation	Log out at any time without waiting
How do I get the cancellation confirmation?	Printed out on paper	By e-mail and in your account

*If you enter the correct data

Guide

Deregistering your car online: what you should know

Online deregistration is just as legally valid as going to the registration office – only faster.

Deregister before the handover

As long as the car is registered to you, you remain its keeper. If the buyer doesn't re-register it, fines, accident claims or investigations land with you. So deregister the car before you hand over the keys and papers.

What you need

Vehicle registration certificate (Fahrzeugschein) with a concealed security code – issued from 2015
Both licence plates with their stickers – the security codes are underneath
A payment method, e.g. PayPal, Klarna or credit card

No online ID, no appointment, no power of attorney.

After deregistration

You receive the confirmation by email. The registration office informs your insurer and customs (vehicle tax) automatically. The buyer can then register the car in their own name right away.

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