How quickly can I submit De-registration for Köln (K) online?

Digital entry for the Köln registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Köln) is not required.

Which documents do I need for De-registration in Köln?

For online processing in the Köln district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate part I, Plates with security stickers, ID card or passport.

How do I receive the documents and stickers for my K license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered K license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Köln.

Vehicle de-registration in Köln

K· Stadt Köln

Would you like to take a vehicle out of service in Köln? De-registration can be done online – you do not have to go to the registration office. As soon as it is de-registered, vehicle tax and insurance obligations end. Here you will find the required documents and the responsible authority in Köln.

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Documents required for De-registration in Köln

Registration certificate part I
Plates with security stickers
ID card or passport

How De-registration works online

1Enter vehicle data and plate
2Read out security codes of the stickers
3Confirm de-registration online
4Confirmation is provided digitally

Frequently asked questions: De-registration in Köln

How quickly can I submit De-registration for Köln (K) online?: Digital entry for the Köln registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Köln) is not required.
Which documents do I need for De-registration in Köln?: For online processing in the Köln district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate part I, Plates with security stickers, ID card or passport.
How do I receive the documents and stickers for my K license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered K license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Köln.

More digital platform services for Köln (K)

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Responsible registration office Köln

Stadt Köln – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Max-Glomsda-Str. 4
51105 Köln
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo 07:00-14:00, Di 07:00-18:00, Mi 07:00-13:00, Do 07:00-16:00, Fr 07:00-13:00

Contact

Phone:: 0221-221-26635
Email:: kfz-zulassung@stadt-koeln.de

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You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.

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