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Get Your eVB for Car Registration in Germany

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To register a car in Germany, the registration office (Zulassungsstelle) needs an eVB number – a 7-character code that proves your car is insured. Fill in the short form below with your car’s HSN and TSN, and on working days you usually get your eVB by email within a few hours. In English, from your Allianz agency finanXpats.

Your eVB number

7

characters

On working days

Hours

not days

Documents to upload

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just a short form

Just bought a car and already have an appointment at the registration office? Then the eVB is usually the last missing piece. Here is what it is, what else you need at the office – and how to get your eVB quickly.

What is an eVB?

eVB stands for elektronische Versicherungsbestätigung – electronic insurance confirmation. In Germany, every car must have liability insurance before it can be registered. Your insurer sends this confirmation electronically to the registration office, and you only bring the 7-character eVB number with you, for example A1B2C3D.

The eVB itself costs nothing. It belongs to a car insurance contract that starts on the day your car is registered – so before we send it, we go through the cover and the premium with you. An eVB is only valid for a limited time, so request it shortly before your appointment.

How to get your eVB

  1. Fill in the short form. Your car’s HSN and TSN, your registration date and your personal details – no uploads.
  2. We check your details. If anything is missing or we have a question about the cover, we call you or message you on WhatsApp.
  3. You receive your eVB by email. On working days usually within a few hours, together with an overview of your car insurance.
  4. You register your car. Take the eVB number and the documents below to the registration office.

What you need at the registration office

  • Your eVB number from your car insurer.
  • Passport or ID card – plus your residence permit if you have one – and your address registration (Meldebescheinigung). New in Germany? See how the Anmeldung works.
  • Registration certificates part I and II (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I und II) – for a new car, the dealer gives you part II and the certificate of conformity (COC).
  • A valid general inspection (Hauptuntersuchung, often called TÜV) for used cars.
  • A SEPA direct debit mandate for the vehicle tax (Kfz-Steuer) with a German or EU bank account – see opening a bank account.
  • Licence plates – usually made at a plate shop right next to the office, or reserved online beforehand.

Requirements can differ slightly from city to city, and many offices only work with online appointments. Check the website of your local registration office – in Dresden, for example, the city of Dresden lists all documents.

Where to find HSN and TSN

HSN (manufacturer code) and TSN (type code) tell the insurer exactly which car you are buying. You find them in the registration certificate in fields 2.1 (HSN, 4 digits) and 2.2 (TSN, the first 3 characters). The form below shows you where they are.

Tip for expats: did you drive accident-free in your home country? Tell us in the form. Your no-claims history from abroad is not recognised automatically, but with a written confirmation from your previous insurer it can lower your premium. More about car insurance in Germany.

Request your eVB

1. Your car
4 digits
3 characters, letters and/or digits
Where to find HSN and TSN Symbolic vehicle registration certificate part I. Field 2.1 contains the 4-digit HSN, field 2.2 starts with the 3-character TSN. Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I Vehicle registration · illustration A DD-XX 123 B E WVWZZZ1KZAW000000 2.1 0603 2.2 CJX 00123 HSN 4 digits TSN first 3 characters only C.1.1 C.1.3 D.1 D.3 J P.1 K Example values · simplified Where to find HSN and TSN Symbolic vehicle registration certificate part I. Field 2.1 contains the 4-digit HSN, field 2.2 starts with the 3-character TSN. Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I Vehicle registration · illustration A DD-XX 123 B E WVWZZZ1KZAW000000 2.1 0603 2.2 CJX 00123 HSN 4 digits TSN first 3 characters only C.1.1 C.1.3 D.1 D.3 J P.1 K Example values · simplified
Where do I find HSN and TSN?
  • In the registration certificate part I (Fahrzeugschein), fields 2.1 and 2.2.
  • The same fields are in the registration certificate part II (Fahrzeugbrief), which you get when you buy the car.
  • New car without papers yet? Your dealer has both numbers.
Helps us identify your car exactly.
2. Car owner and contactThe person the car will be registered to.
* Required fields

Frequently asked questions

Is the eVB free?

Yes, the eVB number itself is free. It belongs to a car insurance contract with Allianz that starts when your car is registered. We go through the cover and the premium with you before we send the eVB.

How quickly will I get my eVB?

On working days usually within a few hours. If your appointment is very soon, mention it – or message us on WhatsApp after sending the form.

How long is an eVB valid?

Only for a limited time – usually a few months, depending on the insurer. If you do not register the car in that time, you need a new eVB.

I do not have the car papers yet – what can I do?

Ask the seller or dealer for the HSN and TSN; they are in both registration certificates. If you have the vehicle identification number (VIN, field E), add it to the form – it helps us identify your car.

Can I use my no-claims years from abroad?

Often yes, in part. Allianz can consider accident-free years from abroad if you can show a written confirmation from your previous insurer. Choose “I have accident-free years abroad” in the form and we will tell you what we need.

Do you also offer eVBs for short-term or export plates?

Short-term plates (Kurzzeitkennzeichen) and export plates need a special eVB. Please contact us directly – we check what is possible for your case.