How quickly can I submit New registration for Cottbus (CB) online?

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

Which documents do I need for New registration in Cottbus?

For online processing in the Cottbus district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.

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

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

New vehicle registration in Cottbus

CB· Stadt Cottbus

Would you like to register a brand-new or first-time vehicle in Cottbus? Today you can complete the registration entirely online – no queue number and no in-person appointment at the Cottbus registration office. On this page you will find the required documents, the process and the contact details of the authority responsible for Cottbus.

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Documents required for New registration in Cottbus

Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Registration certificate part II (vehicle title)
SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents
ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper

How New registration works online

1Enter vehicle and keeper details online
2Check and reserve a personalised plate
3Sign documents digitally (eID or upload)
4Registration is filed with the authority, plates arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: New registration in Cottbus

How quickly can I submit New registration for Cottbus (CB) online?: Digital entry for the Cottbus registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Cottbus) is not required.
Which documents do I need for New registration in Cottbus?: For online processing in the Cottbus district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.
How do I receive the documents and stickers for my CB license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered CB license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Cottbus.

More digital platform services for Cottbus (CB)

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Responsible registration office Cottbus

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

Karl-Marx-Str. 69
03044 Cottbus
Brandenburg

Opening hours: Mo, Do, Fr 08:30-12:00, Di 13:00-18:00, Mi geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 0355-612-4751
Email:: kfz-zulassung@cottbus.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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Back to the Cottbus overview. Last updated: 26.10.2026.