GVW reduction to 2500 kg - how does the procedure work?

GVW reduction to 2500 kg is a technical and administrative procedure carried out in Germany before the vehicle is brought into Poland. Not every vehicle qualifies, so the exact vehicle is checked individually first.

How does GVW reduction to 2500 kg work?

1. Technical vehicle verification - we check whether the vehicle qualifies for a GVW reduction.
2. Technical documentation prepared with a German automotive engineering institute.
3. Road approval after the change as part of the complete technical and administrative procedure.
4. Registration in Germany after the GVW reduction.

Which documents does the owner receive?

• new German registration documents, Brief Teil I and Brief Teil II with GVW 2500 kg,
• a new nameplate with updated weight data,
• complete technical documentation of the change.

The documents are recognised in the European Union and allow the vehicle to be re-registered in Poland or another EU country.

What should you prepare for verification?

Prepare photos of the front and rear of the vehicle, the cargo area, the VIN number and the nameplate. The procedure may apply to new and used vehicles purchased in any EU country. Eligibility depends on the technical condition and parameters of the exact vehicle.

See the service page: GVW reduction to 2500 kg.