Getting a COC for Germany

Looking to register your car in Germany? You’ll likely need a Certificate of Conformity (COC.)

This COC-Pedia post will cover what a COC is, how to get it in Germany, and why you need this document to register your car. We’ve included a helpful video below for more information, or you can click the green ‘I need COC’ button at the top of this page at any time to get your application for a COC in Germany started.

What is a COC?

A Certificate of Conformity is a document required to register a car in Germany that was made abroad. If you’re looking to move to Germany, or if you are visiting for a long period of time and want to take your car with you, it is likely that you will need a Certificate of Conformity for your vehicle.

In EU Law, a COC (Certificate of Conformity) is required as a declaration of conformity with the type approval of the European Commission. In short, the Certificate of Conformity guarantees the homogeneity of goods in the EU that are subject to registration, including passenger vehicles (M1), light goods vehicles (N1), and motorcycles (L). EUROCOC can help you to get a COC for all of these vehicle types to assist you in your move to Germany.

What is a COC called in Germany?

A COC can be called many things in Germany as it often has a different name in German. If you are asked to provide information or produce one of the following documents in Germany, they are asking to see your COC:

• COC Papier
• COC Papiere
• COC Bescheinigung
• Übereinstimmungserklärung
• Konformitätsbescheinigung
• COC Dokument
• Übereinstimmungsbescheinigung
• COC Zertifikat
• Ewg bescheinigung
• COC datenblatt
• Konformitätszertifikat
• COC schein
• COC blatt
• Europäische Konformitätsbescheinigung

When do I need a Certificate of Conformity (COC) for Germany?

When you travel to Germany and want to bring your car for a long period of time, you will likely need to get a Certificate of Conformity (COC) in Germany. You will also have to register your vehicle with the German authorities and possibly pay a vehicle tax. More information on registering your vehicle in Germany can be found here.

In addition to your COC, you will also need to provide the German authorities with the following information on order to be able to register your vehicle:

• Your German residence card (temporary, permanent, or blue card)
• Your passport
• Proof of car insurance
• The registration certificate part II (Fahrzeugbrief)
• A completed 032021 form.
• Your license plates

More information about additional requirements can be found here.

How to get a Certificate of Conformity in Germany with EUROCOC

Whatever you need the COC for, EUROCOC are happy to help you.

The original COC is free and is delivered to you when the first owner of the vehicle bought the vehicle brand new from the dealer. There are many circumstances where you may not have the original COC in your possession. Perhaps your car is second hand, or you plan on purchasing a used car and bringing it to Germany. You may drive a scooter, motorcycle or a light goods vehicle where you don’t have a COC available, or even if you have simply lost the original COC, or never requested it in the first place.

In these circumstances you will need to request a duplicate Certificate of Conformity from the manufacturer. This will incur a cost and can also be overwhelming and time consuming as you must negotiate directly with the manufacturer yourself.

Fortunately, EUROCOC is a simple way to get your COC for Germany. Simply follow our process and we will request the COC for you. We can help you get a COC for whatever vehicle you drive, and you will find your Certificate of Conformity delivered to your address. Our process couldn’t be easier, just fill out the information and then your COC will be delivered to the address you provide within the expected delivery date.

What cars need a COC in Germany?

All brands of cars may need a COC when you register them in Germany. EUROCOC can help you get a Certificate of Conformity Citroen for Germany, a BMW Certificate of Conformity for Germany, a Peugeot Certificate of Conformity for the Germany and we can also help you get your VW Certificate of Conformity for Germany.

EUROCOC is not just limited to these brands of vehicle. Whatever vehicle you drive, we can likely help. Click the green ‘I need COC’ button now to get started and make registering your car in Germany easy with the correct documentation.