Overview
- The Kraftfahrt‑Bundesamt released the app in cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Transport and the Bundesdruckerei.
- The app is available free on iOS and Android, and the obligation to carry the registration can be met digitally in Germany though the paper document remains in use.
- The digital document is limited to domestic validity and does not replace the paper registration for checks outside Germany.
- Setup requires a German ID with the online identification function and PIN, and the digital card can be personalized.
- Drivers can present the document at police stops, workshops and inspections, share time‑limited access via QR code or link, and fleet support is planned for early 2026 alongside a targeted digital driving licence by late 2026.