Privately Owned Vehicle (POV)

  • The first step in securing your POV is to be issued your US Army Europe (USAEUR) Driver's License.  The class and test can be taken on-line or you may sign up and take the class during in-processing.  The on-line test results are only good for 60 days, so don't do it too early.
  • Once you have your license and you have been notified that your POV is at Panzer Kaserne for pick-up, you can go to the Vehicle Registration Office to apply for a temporary registration.  It is recommended that you make your appointment on-line if possible. 
  • Now that you have your temporary plates and registration, make an appointment for your Vehicle Inspection.
  • Once your vehicle passes inspection, you will have to make another appointment or walk-in to have your permanent registration issued.  It is HIGHLY recommended that you try to coordinate and schedule your appointments on-line during the summer.  It is common for all walk-in appointments to be taken within minutes of the office opening.  In fact, there is normally a 'walk-ins' line as early as 6am for sign-up.  The fact is, be flexible and understand that you may spend a lot of time waiting in lines for a process that takes approximately 15 minutes.
  • You will receive information about obtaining your ESSO card at Vehicle Registration.  Your authorized Liters per month is based on your vehicle type. You will take your registration to either the Main Exchange, the Patch or Kelley Shoppette or the Robinson Barracks Furniture Store.
  • Visit the Vehicle Registration site to learn more about required documents, forms and to familiarize yourself with how to make appointments.