Vehicle registration & registration
Registering E-Scooters and E-Choppers –
How Registration Works
Whether in Switzerland, Austria, or Germany – we show you step-by-step how to register, insure, and get your new vehicle on the road.
Guide by Country
Each country has its own rules for license plates, insurance, and registration. Choose your country for the appropriate step-by-step guide.
Switzerland
- License plate from the Road Traffic Office
- Form 13.20A for registration
- COC document & driver's license categories
- Yellow (45 km/h) or white (125 km/h) plate
Austria
- Insurance plate (25 & 45 km/h)
- Single approval or registration (125 km/h)
- COC document & driver's license classes
- §57a inspection for fast models
Germany
- Insurance plate (25 & 45 km/h)
- Regular registration (85–125 km/h)
- COC document & driver's license classes
- No TÜV for vehicles up to 45 km/h
What do you need in which country?
| Speed | Switzerland | Austria | Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 25 km/h | No license plate · From 16 y.o. without license | Insurance plate · Moped license or AM | Insurance plate · Moped test certificate · No TÜV |
| Up to 45 km/h | Yellow license plate · Cat. A1 or B | Insurance plate · Class AM or B | Insurance plate · Class AM or B · No TÜV |
| 85–125 km/h | White license plate · Cat. A1 | Registration · Class A1 · §57a inspection | Regular registration · Class A1 or B196 |
All documents are included with Star-Biker
Every vehicle comes with a COC document (EU Certificate of Conformity) and all necessary papers – whether for insurance in Germany, registration in Austria, or registration with the Road Traffic Office in Switzerland. You don't have to worry about a thing.
Frequent Questions about Registration
COC stands for "Certificate of Conformity" – an EU certificate that confirms your vehicle meets all technical requirements. Without a COC, there's no road registration. All Star-Biker vehicles come with a COC.
In Germany: Not for vehicles up to 45 km/h – an insurance plate is sufficient. For 85–125 km/h, regular registration is required, but new vehicles with EU type approval are initially exempt from the general inspection (HU). In Switzerland, there is no TÜV in the German sense.
A small license plate you get from your insurance company – in Germany from approx. €50 per year. It applies to vehicles up to 45 km/h and replaces official registration. Simply order online, screw it on, and drive off.
You go to the cantonal road traffic office with the COC document and form 13.20A (we supply both). There you will receive the license plate – yellow for 45 km/h, white for 85–125 km/h. Vehicles up to 25 km/h do not require a license plate.
Yes – every vehicle comes with a COC document, EU type approval, and all relevant documents. For Switzerland, form 13.20A is also included. You don't have to worry about anything.
Yes – all Star-Biker vehicles have EU type approval (EEC). The COC document is recognized throughout the EU. The exact registration procedures vary by country. Contact us if you wish to register in another country.
Registering E-Scooters and E-Choppers – All Countries at a Glance
The registration of e-scooters and e-choppers varies by country and speed class. The decisive factors are the COC document, the correct insurance, and – depending on the model – official registration. Star-Biker provides all documents.
Germany: Insurance Plate or Registration
For e-scooters up to 45 km/h, a cheap insurance plate is sufficient – from approx. €50 per year, no TÜV needed. For 85–125 km/h, regular registration at the vehicle registration office is required. New vehicles with EU type approval are initially exempt from the general inspection (HU).
Austria: Insurance and §57a
In Austria, similar rules apply as in Germany for vehicles up to 45 km/h. For faster models, a full registration including a §57a inspection (Pickerl) is required. The COC document forms the basis.
Switzerland: License Plate and Form 13.20A
In Switzerland, registration takes place at the cantonal road traffic office. Vehicles up to 25 km/h do not require a license plate. From 45 km/h, a yellow license plate is required, and from 85 km/h, a white one. Star-Biker supplies the COC document and Form 13.20A.
COC Document: Your Key to Road Registration
The Certificate of Conformity (COC) confirms that your vehicle meets all EU requirements. It is the basis for any registration – in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and all other EU countries. All Star-Biker vehicles have EU type approval according to EEC directive.
Star-Biker: No Surprises
We deliver every vehicle with all necessary documents – COC, invoice, vehicle data, and for Switzerland, Form 13.20A. Our team supports you with questions about insurance, registration, and enrollment – free of charge and in person.
Questions about registration
or enrollment?
Our team will help you with insurance, license plates, and registration – no matter which country.