How quickly do I get an eVB number?

Most motor insurers send the 7-character eVB number within minutes by SMS, email, or in their customer portal.

Can I reuse an already redeemed eVB number?

No. Once an eVB number has been used for a registration, it expires automatically.

eVB number for online vehicle registration: format, validity & instant retrieval

By Editorial Team Digital Vehicle Registration · iKfz-Plattform Bayern · Updated on 30.10.2026

This guide is aimed at everyone who wants to complete an i-Kfz procedure online in Eching am Ammersee – including the specifics and responsibilities for Eching am Ammersee.

At a glance

The electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number) is the mandatory proof of motor third-party liability insurance in Germany. The 7-character alphanumeric code is verified automatically in real time during every online new registration, re-registration, and transfer of ownership.

This guide applies to all registration offices in Eching am Ammersee.

Which procedures require an eVB number?

An eVB number is mandatory whenever a vehicle is registered or changes ownership:

New registration of a brand-new vehicle
Transfer of ownership (buying a used vehicle)
Re-registration of a previously deregistered vehicle
Changing the operating period of a seasonal license plate

When is an eVB number NOT needed?

For vehicle deregistration (Abmeldung) or a simple change of address without changing the registered keeper, no eVB number is required.

Step by step

1Request from insurer. Request your 7-character eVB code online, by phone, or via your insurer's app.
2Enter in online application. Type the 7-character eVB number into the online registration form for instant verification.

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Via iKfz-Plattform Bayern you complete the procedure for Eching am Ammersee online – without an appointment at the registration office, entirely on this platform.

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Frequently asked questions about vehicle registration in Eching am Ammersee

How quickly do I get an eVB number?: Most motor insurers send the 7-character eVB number within minutes by SMS, email, or in their customer portal.
Can I reuse an already redeemed eVB number?: No. Once an eVB number has been used for a registration, it expires automatically.

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Status for Eching am Ammersee: 30.10.2026.