EC type approval is a type of approval valid throughout Europe for a vehicle model. It is granted to the vehicle manufacturer if the vehicle model complies with all EU regulations regarding safety, the environment, and technical standards. Vehicles with EC type approval can usually be registered without any complications.

The COC—which stands for "Certificate of Conformity"—confirms that a vehicle conforms to the approved EU type. It contains all the technical data required for registration within the EU and is issued by the vehicle manufacturer.

If a vehicle does not have an EC type approval or a national operating permit—for example, in the case of imports from non-EU countries—it requires an EBE. This is issued by the registration office following a successful comprehensive inspection (Section 21 of the StVZO or Section 13 of the EG-FGV). It certifies that the vehicle complies with applicable regulations.

Our experts specialize in vehicles imported from third countries—with experience in regulations, special cases, and customized solutions.

If technical documentation such as the COC is missing, we will prepare a data sheet—and guide you through the entire certification process.

Our comprehensive inspection reports comply with §21 of the StVZO and §13 of the EG-FGV, respectively, and are recognized by all vehicle registration offices throughout Germany.