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Online vehicle registration starts: It's that easy to deregister your car!
On October 1, 2025, the Märkische Kreis will introduce the online vehicle registration “i-Kfz”, which enables registration, de-registration and re-registration.
Online vehicle registration starts: It's that easy to deregister your car!
As of today, October 1, 2025, there is remarkable news for all drivers in the Märkisches Kreis: the introduction of the online vehicle registration “i-Kfz” brings a breath of fresh air to the process surrounding registration, de-registration and re-registration of vehicles. This means that waiting in long lines is a thing of the past - everything can be done from the comfort of your sofa. Press service reports that This digital solution is particularly popular when it comes to de-registering vehicles. This is also reflected in the numbers: Over 11,000 vehicles have been deregistered online in the district since 2023.
The benefits of deregistering online are clear. While the classic deregistration on site costs 16.80 euros, online it is only 2.70 euros, and an additional 2.60 euros is charged for a license plate reservation. The fees are a real saving factor - and all without a personal visit to the admissions office. Deregistration is done simply by revealing security codes on the registration certificate Part I and on the license plates. Märkischer Kreis recommends doing this carefully and using, for example, a coin or a sturdy credit card to rub gently.
Simple process for users
How does online decommissioning work exactly? First, drivers must expose their security codes on vehicle documents and pay the fee via credit card or PayPal. Full identification is not required when deregistering - entering your vehicle license plate number and security code is sufficient. After successful completion, the deregistration can be confirmed conveniently online. If you still have questions, you can contact the registration offices in Lüdenscheid or Iserlohn - they are also available to help with illegible codes.
But it's not just the deregistration that is made easier. The online admission system also allows registrations and re-registrations. The requirements for this are a new identity card with an activated eID online function, as well as the vehicle documents with the hidden security codes that have been introduced since 2015 and 2018. The necessary data can be easily entered into the registration authority's internet portal and the vehicle documents can be sent within a short time after payment has been made using ePayment.
Warning about dubious providers
Despite the many options that the “i-Kfz” offers, the Märkischer Kreis warns against commercial providers who often charge higher fees. It is important to look closely and make sure to deregister online directly via the official website maerkischer-kreis.de to carry out.
Using this digital solution not only makes the approval process more convenient, but also saves time and money. A win for every driver in the Märkisches Kreis!