What does deregistering a car in Essen cost?

Deregistration costs €18.29 with us, including the official fee of the city of Essen – making it the cheapest procedure.

Which documents do I need to deregister in Essen?

The registration certificate Part I (vehicle document) and the plates with the exposed security codes under the seals.

Can I deregister my car in Essen without an appointment?

Yes. As an authorised registration service we take your vehicle out of service online – without an appointment at the Essen registration office.

What happens after deregistration?

With the deregistration (taking out of service) the vehicle tax and insurance obligation end. You receive the deregistration confirmation from us.

Deregister a car in Essen: Kfz deregistration without an appointment

Zuletzt aktualisiert: 6. Juli 2026

Want to deregister a car in Essen – after a sale, a scrapping, or because the vehicle is standing idle? We handle the deregistration online for all of Essen, without an appointment at the registration office, for €18.29 including the official fee.

Deregister a car in Essen – without an appointment

We handle the deregistration (taking the vehicle out of service) for Essen completely online. You don't need an appointment at the registration office – as an authorised registration service we deregister your car on your behalf and send you the confirmation.

When do I need to deregister my car?

A deregistration is needed when you have sold the vehicle, are having it scrapped, or won't be using it for a longer period and want to save on tax and insurance. Once the car is deregistered, the vehicle tax and the insurance obligation no longer apply.

Which documents do I need to deregister?

For the deregistration in Essen you need the registration certificate Part I (vehicle document) and the plates with the security codes under the seals. The deregistration is carried out using these codes – we tell you in advance exactly what you need to photograph.

Deregister your car online in Essen

You can in theory do the online deregistration (i-Kfz) yourself if your vehicle has the new security codes. With older vehicles that lack these codes it often fails – we handle the deregistration by power of attorney and thereby cover these cases too.

What does deregistration in Essen cost?

Deregistration is the cheapest procedure: €18.29 including the official fee of the city of Essen. The prices are transparent and listed separately – you see all items before payment, with no hidden costs.

How we deregister your car in Essen

You upload the vehicle document and the plates with the security codes by photo, sign the power of attorney and photograph it. We deregister your vehicle at the Essen registration office and send you the deregistration confirmation – no appointment, no queue.