Overview
- The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt says the digital registration in the i‑Kfz app fulfills the legal carry requirement and can be shared with third parties such as workshops.
- Officers can request user interaction within the app to verify authenticity and, if doubts persist, check the Central Vehicle Register, with no need for drivers to hand over their phones.
- The app stores the document for offline display, addressing mobile coverage gaps during roadside checks.
- Police unions report no nationwide, structured training on digital checks and call for a dedicated training campaign beyond informational sheets circulated in some states.
- The app provides HU reminders and post‑inspection updates, yet current rules still require presenting the paper document at TÜV; the service works for private users now, with company use expected early next year.