A minor can apply for the registration of a vehicle if their legal representatives give their consent (Sections 106, 107 of the German Civil Code - BGB). For this purpose, written consent must be given to the vehicle registration authority.

As a rule, the legal representatives of the minor are the parents (§ 1626 BGB), possibly one parent or a guardian (§ 1793 BGB).

In addition to the above-mentioned declaration of consent, the vehicle registration authority requires a declaration from the legal representative(s) stating that they assume personal liability for any consequences arising from the registration of the vehicle.

A vehicle may only be registered to minors without a disability if the minor has an appropriate driving license for this vehicle.