What documents do you have to carry with you, if you want to drive a compulsory registrable vehicle?

In Germany, when you drive a vehicle that requires registration, you must always have your driving licence and the registration certificate Part I (also known as the Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I) with you. The driving licence proves you are legally allowed to drive, while the registration certificate Part I identifies the vehicle and confirms it is registered. The registration certificate Part II (vehicle title) is not required to be carried in the vehicle; it is an ownership document that should be kept safe and not in the car. This rule helps authorities quickly verify a driver’s authorization and the vehicle’s registration during traffic checks.