Deregister a vehicle online (Außerbetriebsetzung) – Nationwide without ID
By Editorial Team Digital Vehicle Registration · iKfz-Plattform Bayern · Updated on 10.11.2026
This guide is aimed at everyone who wants to complete an i-Kfz procedure online in Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn – including the specifics and responsibilities for Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn.
At a glance
Since 1 September 2023 (i-Kfz Stage 4), full online vehicle deregistration (Außerbetriebsetzung) is possible nationwide across Germany 24/7 without visiting an office. You do not need an ID card, eID app, or the vehicle title (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II): all you need is the license plate number, the 7-character security code from Part I (Fahrzeugschein), and the 3-character security codes under the license plate seals.
This guide applies to all registration offices in Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn.
Step by step
- 1Prepare ZB I & license plates. Have Registration Certificate Part I and your license plates ready – no ID or Part II required.
- 2Reveal security codes. Scratch off the 7-character code on Part I and the 3-character codes under the license plate seals.
- 3Submit codes online. Enter the license plate, VIN (FIN), and the revealed security codes in the online form.
- 4Download confirmation. Receive your official deregistration confirmation as a PDF. Customs (tax) and insurance are notified automatically.
Can I deregister my car anywhere in Germany?
Yes. Unlike vehicle registration (which follows your main residence), deregistration (Außerbetriebsetzung) is possible nationwide regardless of where the vehicle was originally registered. You can deregister your car online 24/7 from home or at any local registration office in Germany.
What you need for online deregistration (no ID & no ZB II required)
For digital deregistration via i-Kfz, no ID card, no eID function, and no power of attorney are required:
- The official license plate number
- The 7-character security code on the back of Registration Certificate Part I (Fahrzeugschein, issued from 01.01.2015)
- The 3-character security codes beneath the seals on the front and rear license plates
- NOT required: ID card/passport, Registration Certificate Part II (Fahrzeugbrief), valid TÜV/HU, or eVB number
Insurance, vehicle tax refund & keeping your license plate
Upon completion, the registration authority automatically notifies your car insurance and the main customs office (Hauptzollamt). Overpaid vehicle tax is refunded automatically within 2 to 3 weeks. You do not need to mail back the license plates and can optionally reserve the plate combination for future reuse.
Complete De-registration online now
Via iKfz-Plattform Bayern you complete the procedure for Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn online – without an appointment at the registration office, entirely on this platform.
Frequently asked questions about vehicle registration in Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn
- Can I deregister my car in another district or anywhere in Germany?
- Yes. Vehicle deregistration is possible nationwide across Germany, both online 24/7 via i-Kfz and in person at any registration office.
- Can I deregister my car online without an ID card or AusweisApp?
- Yes. Online deregistration requires neither an ID card nor the eID AusweisApp. Only the 7-character code from Part I (Fahrzeugschein) and the 3-character seal codes from the license plates are needed.
- Can I deregister a car without the vehicle title (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II)?
- Yes. Registration Certificate Part II (Fahrzeugbrief) is not needed for deregistration.
More guides for Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn
- Transfer a vehicle online
- Change address online
- Register a vehicle online
- i-Kfz stage 4 explained
- Costs of online registration
- Reserve a personalised plate
Status for Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn: 10.11.2026.
