What is i-Kfz stage 4?

i-Kfz stage 4 is the expansion stage of internet-based vehicle registration in force since 1 September 2023. It allows immediate use after online registration, registration by companies and authorities, and almost all procedures in one digital application.

Since when has i-Kfz stage 4 applied?

The fourth expansion stage of internet-based vehicle registration came into force on 1 September 2023.

Can companies also register vehicles online?

Yes. Since stage 4, legal entities such as companies, associations and authorities can also register vehicles online – previously the online route was limited to private individuals.

i-Kfz stage 4 – what has changed

By iKfz-Redaktion · iKfz online zulassung · Updated on 31.07.2026

This guide is aimed at everyone who wants to complete an i-Kfz procedure online in LRA Garmisch-Partenkirchen – including the specifics and responsibilities for LRA Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

At a glance

With the fourth expansion stage of internet-based vehicle registration (i-Kfz stage 4), online registration has become significantly more comprehensive since 1 September 2023. Applicants may drive immediately after completion, companies and authorities may also use the online route, and almost all registration procedures can be completed in one fully digital application.

This guide applies to all registration offices in LRA Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

The most important changes

i-Kfz stage 4 has turned online registration from a niche offer into a full replacement for the visit to the authority. The key changes:

Immediate use: after completion you receive provisional proof of registration and may drive immediately.
Registration for legal entities: companies, associations and authorities can also register vehicles online.
All common procedures: new registration, re-registration, transfer, change of address and name, and taking out of service are all possible online.
Fully digital: identification via ID card or passport, online payment as well as shipping of documents and stickers by post.

Drive immediately instead of waiting

Before stage 4, applicants had to wait for the documents sent by post before they could use the vehicle. Today, after successful registration, provisional proof of registration is generated as a PDF, entitling you to take part in road traffic for a limited time – until the official documents and stamped stickers arrive.

What you still need

The requirements remain manageable: a valid ID card or passport, registration certificate part I and part II, as well as the eVB number from your insurer.

Complete new registration online now

Via iKfz Brandenburg you start the procedure for LRA Garmisch-Partenkirchen online – without an appointment at the registration office. Processing is handled by our service partner.

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Frequently asked questions about vehicle registration in LRA Garmisch-Partenkirchen

What is i-Kfz stage 4?: i-Kfz stage 4 is the expansion stage of internet-based vehicle registration in force since 1 September 2023. It allows immediate use after online registration, registration by companies and authorities, and almost all procedures in one digital application.
Since when has i-Kfz stage 4 applied?: The fourth expansion stage of internet-based vehicle registration came into force on 1 September 2023.
Can companies also register vehicles online?: Yes. Since stage 4, legal entities such as companies, associations and authorities can also register vehicles online – previously the online route was limited to private individuals.

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Status for LRA Garmisch-Partenkirchen: 31.07.2026.