Special approvals
Approval types that deviate in individual points from the generally applicable rules for type approvals are summarized under the item "Special approvals".
Although the vehicles are approved and produced, they do not fulfil the current regulations for the vehicle registration. Despite this, and on application, a limited number of vehicles could be given a time limited approval for the vehicle registration.
The conditions for this are:
- the vehicles have a Type Approval
- the vehicles are in Germany
- and the vehicles have valid certificates of conformity/registration documents
For quick processing of applications for exemptions for end-of-series vehicles, please use the forms provided.
Contact:Dealers and private individualsausnahmen-einzelfahrzeuge@kba.de
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Although the vehicles are approved and produced, they do not fulfil the current regulations for the vehicle registration. Despite this, and on application, a limited number of vehicles could be given a time limited approval for the vehicle registration.
The conditions for this are:
- the vehicles have a Type Approval
- the vehicles are in Germany or in the European Union
- and the vehicles have valid certificates of conformity/registration documents
e-mail: 421@kba.de Manufacturers (other than passenger cars)Phone: +49 461 316-2422
e-mail: 422@kba.de
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To apply for approval for the testing of vehicles, please refer to the information under Testing Approval.
The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (Federal Motor Transport Authority) can issue a test certificate for vehicle parts requiring type approval on the basis of Section 22a (3) No. 1 of the Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung (StVZO - German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations). This allows the applicant to test these vehicle parts in public road traffic without the General Type Approval (ABG) required under Section 22a (2) of the StVZO and without using the prescribed test mark.
Initially assessed manufacturers please send the informal application to the section “fundamental questions” of the type approval department at 412Administration@kba.de
Non-initially assessed manufacturers please additionally send the declaration for obtaining a test certificate as well as the proof to the company described there.
Contact:Phone: +49 461 316-1030e-mail: 412Administration@kba.de
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The small series procedure is offered for use when vehicles of the same kind are only produced in small quantities. Important features of the Type Approval for small series are:
- Limited quantities
- Alleviated fulfilment of the various regulations
Type Approvals for small series always include the evaluation of individual cases. For this reason, please contact us.
Manufacturers (passenger cars)Phone: +49 461 316-2421e-mail: 421@kba.de Manufacturers (other than passenger cars)Phone: +49 461 316-2422e-mail: 422@kba.deIn EC-small series type-approvals, the manufacturer can carry out the technical testing (Article 41 in conjunction with Annex II, Part I, Appendix 1 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858). For this, the manufacturer must be designated by the KBA.
Multi-stage Type Approvals are appropriate when incomplete vehicles are to be completed, for example, with a chassis frame from a further manufacturer. Multi-stage Type Approval procedure is complex and requires good coordination between the manufacturers of the various stages.
More detailed information on the multi-stage procedure can be found in the Information sheet Multi-stage Type Approvals for vehicles (currently being updated but applicable in principle).
The multi-stage Type Approval procedure mostly requires individual case consultations.
Manufacturers (passenger cars)Phone: +49 461 316-2421e-mail: 421@kba.de Manufacturers (other than passenger cars)Phone: +49 461 316-2422e-mail: 422@kba.deDownload
Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) is responsible for EU individual vehicle approvals (Regulation (EU) 2018/858 article 44).
- starting data (data to check authenticity of the applicant and in order to carry out administrative procedures)*
- application letter of applicant (natural or legal person)
- test report of designated technical service for whole vehicles.
- information to approval document according to annex III, model D of Regulation (EU) 2020/683**
- vehicle information according to annex III, appendix 1 of Regulation (EU) 2020/683**
- two pictures of the vehicle (3/4-view from front and back, min. 640x480 pixel)
- in case of multi stage Type Approval: Certificate of conformity of each stage**
The following information have to be sent to KBA in a readable (with activated Optical Character Recognition (OCR)) and complete package:
The information according row 3-7 has to be sent directly from technical service to KBA. If the applicant is not in contact with KBA before, the technical service can also send all information (including starting data and application letter)
The documents should be transfered electronically via document exchange system or e-mail EUFEG@kba.de (see FAQ).
*) Only for first application. Not necessary if applicant has already approvals at KBA
**) If not already annexed to test report
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Starting dataPDF, 893KB, File does not meet accessibility standards
More questions and answers about EU vehicle individual permits
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Momentarily we can not offer a hotline.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us by mail
EUFEG@kba.de
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Final hint:
For individual approvals according to article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 the KBA has no responsibility. A list about responsible authorities can be found below. The list can be viewed as XLS-file or downloaded. Additionally you can find an overview about identifier of the different approval authorities.
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Starting dataPDF, 893KB, File does not meet accessibility standards
(only in German)
List of individual licensing authoritiesXLSX, 48KB, File does not meet accessibility standards