Germany began promoting e-government processes relatively early on. The automotive industry, for example, broke new ground with the introduction of electronic CoCs (Certificates of Conformity) in 2007. Manufacturers comprehensively digitized their processes for all relevant vehicle categories. Since then, the entire vehicle registration process from manufacturer to the appropriate authorities and to the customer can, in theory, be handled completely online. To establish online registrations as a new international standard, the EU issued Directive (EU)2018/858. According to this, all approvals throughout Europe must be carried out electronically via eCoC, effective January 2026. While written form is continues to be accepted it is no longer mandatory. The relevant documents can, for example, be issued in paper form to a customer on specific request. Now, the challenge for authorities and manufacturers alike is to align their existing systems with an internationally anchored regulation.