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Move to Vienna with your car

Official name: Organise an existing private car when moving

You are moving and already have your own car with an Austrian registration. Registration means the car is signed up with the authorities. This plan shows what to sort out for the car when you move to Vienna or within Vienna.

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Steps
7 key steps, up to 18 depending on your situation
For you
5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office
Vehicle registration service
Costs
none named in the sources
Online
possible for 2 of 18 steps
What applies to you?How it worksFrequently asked questionsSourcesSimilar plans

How it works

These are the key steps, in the right order. Answer the short questions; then you see exactly what applies to you and what is added.

  1. 1Register your new homeResidence registration means you register your new home with the registration authority. Your main residence is where you mainly live.Key step
    Why?
    Are you coming from another district in Austria? Then registering the car is linked to your move.
    What you do
    You do the residence registration yourself. Sort out the car steps at the same time. Do not enter a date, address or plate number in the navigator.
    Where?
    Residence registration authority / Vehicle registration serviceDirectly with the named service
    Related plansNew in Vienna
    In detail

    Agree residence registration and timing

    Complete main-residence registration yourself; when moving from another authority district agree the combined vehicle route alongside it. No date, precise address or plate number in the navigator.

    SourceZulassung: Namens-/Adressänderung
    Zulassung: Namens-/Adressänderung

    BMI · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

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  2. 2Give your insurer your new addressYour car insurance needs your new address.Key step
    Why?
    This keeps your contract correct. For a new registration you often need a confirmation from the insurance.
    What you do
    Tell the insurance your new address. You can do this online, by phone or in writing. Also ask about your cover for damage to others, called Haftpflicht.
    Where?
    Insurance providerDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Agree the new insurance address directly

    Personally notify the new address online, by telephone or in writing as specified by the insurer. Directly review actual liability cover and confirmation required for new registration; do not transfer a household-insurance deadline to the vehicle contract.

    SourceUmzug: Adressmitteilungen
    Umzug: Adressmitteilungen

    oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

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  3. 3Choose the right ZulassungsstelleHere you choose the right registration office. That is the office that registers your car.Key step
    Why?
    You can deregister at any registration office in Austria. You can only register again at an office for your new home district.
    What you do
    Choose an office that may do both for you. Also sort out your insurance confirmation there.
    Where?
    Vehicle registration serviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Choose the appropriate service for combined new Vienna registration

    Deregistration is generally possible at any Austrian registration service, but new registration only at a service authorised for the new residence district. Choose the appropriate service for the combined route; agree actual insurance confirmation.

    SourceKfz-Zulassung
    Kfz-Zulassung

    oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    As of, according to the source: 09.03.2026

    Legal basis: named on the source: Kraftfahrgesetz (KFG); Zulassungsstellenverordnung (ZustV) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

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  4. 4Plan the car change with your moveIf the authority changes, you deregister the car and register it again. This happens together with your move.Key step
    Why?
    Do not deregister on its own first. Then you might not be allowed to drive anymore.
    What you do
    Sort out the steps early with the registration office. Do not rely on a fixed number of days or on an app.
    Where?
    Vehicle registration serviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Organise deregistration and new registration alongside residence move

    For a change of authority, specific federal guidance requires deregistration and new registration alongside the main-residence move. Agree directly in advance; do not deregister separately first and then assume driving is permitted. No general seven-day counter or app driving right.

    SourceZulassung: Namens-/Adressänderung
    Zulassung: Namens-/Adressänderung

    BMI · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

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  5. 5Have car papers and plates readyHere you gather the papers for the car. This also includes the number plates.Key step
    Why?
    The registration office needs the real papers. Copies or scans are not enough.
    What you do
    Bring your official photo ID. Also bring both parts of the registration document (Zulassungsbescheinigung), the last approval document and the insurance confirmation. Is a part missing? Ask directly.
    Where?
    Vehicle registration serviceDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Official photo ID
      Document explained

      Directly review the actual accepted form.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceKfz-Zulassung
      Kfz-Zulassung

      oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      As of, according to the source: 09.03.2026

      Legal basis: named on the source: Kraftfahrgesetz (KFG); Zulassungsstellenverordnung (ZustV) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

      Open original source
    • Existing registration certificate: both parts
      Document explained

      Physical presentation for endorsement or cancellation; clarify missing part with service.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Original
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceKfz-Abmeldung: Unterlagen und Ablauf
      Kfz-Abmeldung: Unterlagen und Ablauf

      BMI · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Vehicle approval document from last registration
      Document explained

      Review the actually appropriate existing record with the service.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceKfz-Abmeldung: Unterlagen und Ablauf
      Kfz-Abmeldung: Unterlagen und Ablauf

      BMI · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Actually required insurance confirmation
      Document explained

      Route and evidence form directly with insurer or registration service.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceKfz-Zulassung
      Kfz-Zulassung

      oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      As of, according to the source: 09.03.2026

      Legal basis: named on the source: Kraftfahrgesetz (KFG); Zulassungsstellenverordnung (ZustV) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

      Open original source
    In detail

    Prepare actually needed vehicle records and plates

    Agree official photo ID, both existing registration-document parts, last approval document and plates with the service. Do not replace physically surrendered or cancelled documents with scans; directly clarify a declaration for a missing part. ZMR enquiry instead of a universal new residence certificate; no new purchase, import or NoVA record solely for an unchanged-owner move.

    SourceKfz-Abmeldung: Unterlagen und Ablauf
    Kfz-Abmeldung: Unterlagen und Ablauf

    BMI · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source
  6. 6Finish your move within ViennaYou only move within Vienna. Here you finish everything.Key step
    Why?
    In this case you do not need a new application for the car.
    What you do
    Register your new home. Tell the insurance your new address. Take care of other questions yourself.
    Where?
    Residence registration authority / Insurance providerDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Organisationally complete the confirmed move within Vienna

    Personally handle residence, insurance address and actual follow-up matters. For this confirmed variant no new registration application solely for a change of Vienna municipal district.

    SourceZulassung: Namens-/Adressänderung
    Zulassung: Namens-/Adressänderung

    BMI · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source
  7. 7Check your new papers and platesHere you check your new papers and plates.Key step
    Why?
    This way mistakes show up early. Until the card arrives, you may only have a paper record.
    What you do
    Check that all details are correct. Pay attention yourself to how long the paper record is valid.
    Where?
    Vehicle registration serviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Review received vehicle documents and actual evidence

    Directly review new details, plates and any temporary paper record until card delivery. No universal postal delivery or driving guarantee; personally observe actual validity.

    SourceKfz-Zulassung
    Kfz-Zulassung

    oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    As of, according to the source: 09.03.2026

    Legal basis: named on the source: Kraftfahrgesetz (KFG); Zulassungsstellenverordnung (ZustV) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

    Open original source

Depending on your situation, this is added

  • Check if this guide fits you
  • Check how far along you are
  • Sort out special cases directly
  • Know what stays the same within Vienna
  • Write a power of attorney if needed
  • Check if you need an inspection report
  • Ask what the new registration costs
  • Check effects on parking and the Vignette
  • Prepare deregistering and re-registering the car
  • Follow your application
  • Hand in missing papers
Use the questions to find out which of these apply to you
Tailored to you

What applies to you?

Answer a few short questions. The steps change right away: what does not apply to you drops out.

Question 1 of at most 5

How far along are you with your car for the move?

What is meant? How far along are you? For example: Are you still planning, or do you already have new papers?

What is the actual moving stage?
  • No sign-up needed
  • Nothing is sent to authorities
  • You submit applications yourself

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

2 of 18 possible steps mention an online channel in their text. Requirements are in the official source.

What does it cost?

No costs are recorded for these steps in the linked sources. Fees may still apply.

Do I need an einfach.wien account?

No. The plan works without registration; answers stay in your browser.

Does einfach.wien submit my application?

No. einfach.wien helps you prepare and links official channels. You submit applications yourself to the responsible service.

What this page is based on

The information is based on official sources. einfach.wien is a private project; the content has not been professionally reviewed. All information without guarantee, no legal advice. The responsible office is always authoritative.

SourceZulassung: Namens-/Adressänderung
Zulassung: Namens-/Adressänderung

BMI · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

Open original source
SourceUmzug: Adressmitteilungen
Umzug: Adressmitteilungen

oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

Open original source
SourceKfz-Zulassung
Kfz-Zulassung

oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

As of, according to the source: 09.03.2026

Legal basis: named on the source: Kraftfahrgesetz (KFG); Zulassungsstellenverordnung (ZustV) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

Open original source
SourceKfz-Abmeldung: Unterlagen und Ablauf
Kfz-Abmeldung: Unterlagen und Ablauf

BMI · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 11/10/2026

Open original source

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