Vehicle deregistration online · nationwide
Deregister your car online – done in minutes
All you need is your registration certificate and both plates. We submit the deregistration digitally to the responsible registration office.
- Fixed price including the official fee
- No appointment, no trip to the authority
- Decision by e-mail
€49.90Fixed price incl. official fee and VAT.
Registered bulk customer of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA)
Can your vehicle be deregistered online?
Your registration certificate (part I) was issued in 2015 or later and has a covered field with a security code.
Both plates carry a seal sticker with a covered security code.
It is a regular plate, not a short-term or export plate.
Fixed price incl. official fee and VAT.
KBA bulk customer
We submit your deregistration via the bulk-customer interface of the Federal Motor Transport Authority.
Fixed price
Official fee included, no extra costs at the authority.
No online ID
No eID PIN and no card reader required.
Money-back guarantee
If deregistration fails for reasons on our side, you get your money back as per our terms.
How online deregistration works
Three steps, all in your browser.
- 1
Enter plate & codes
Plate number, the 7-character code from the registration certificate and the two 3-character sticker codes.
- 2
Keeper details & payment
Name and address of the keeper, optionally a plate reservation, then pay.
- 3
Receive the decision
We submit the deregistration and you receive the registration office's decision by e-mail.
Where do you find the security codes?
Online deregistration needs three codes. Only uncover them when you really want to deregister.
Registration certificate: 7 characters
On the front of registration certificate part I under a scratch-off layer or a sticker.
Plates: 3 characters each
Under the covered field of the round seal sticker on the front and rear plate.
Note for stickers with a window: the visible 8-digit number there is only the print number, not the security code.
Detailed instructionsWhat happens after deregistration
There is nothing else you need to take care of.
Insurance & vehicle tax
Insurer and customs are notified electronically. Overpaid vehicle tax is refunded.
Reserve your plate
Want to keep your plate number? Reserve it right in the form for your next vehicle.
Decision as proof
The registration office's decision arrives by e-mail and serves as proof, e.g. for buyers or your insurer.
Online or in person?
With Abmeldung24
- Around the clock, weekends included
- No appointment and no travel
- Fixed price including the official fee
- Decision by e-mail
At the registration office
- Only during opening hours, often by appointment
- Travel, parking and waiting time
- Official fee paid on site
- Bring plates and registration certificate
Deregistration in your town
For every town we show the responsible registration office with address and plate code.
Guides to deregistration
Security codes, costs and special cases clearly explained.
Frequently asked questions
Is Abmeldung24 a government authority?
No. Abmeldung24 is a private online service. As a registered bulk customer of the Federal Motor Transport Authority, we submit your deregistration to the responsible registration office, which issues the decision.
What do I need for online deregistration?
Your plate number, the registration certificate (part I) with its 7-character security code and both plates with one 3-character code each on the sticker.
How long does deregistration take?
Entering the details takes a few minutes. The decision usually arrives by e-mail shortly afterwards. If the office checks manually, it can take a few working days.
What does deregistration cost?
€49.90 including the official fee and VAT. You can optionally add a plate reservation.
Do I have to cancel my insurance myself?
No. Your insurer and customs (for vehicle tax) are notified electronically after deregistration. You should still keep the decision.
What do I do with the old plates?
After deregistration the plates are invalid. You can dispose of them or keep them. If you want to keep the letter-number combination, reserve it in the form.