Apply for seasonal licence plates for vehicles
Service description
You can apply to the registration authority for a seasonal licence plate for a certain period each year. This is the period of use during which you can drive your vehicle on public roads each year. A seasonal licence plate serves to identify the owner and the period of use.
You can use this option if you own a motorbike, a convertible or a motorhome, for example.
When you register your vehicle, you specify the operating period during which you wish to use the vehicle each year. You must take out motor vehicle insurance corresponding to the operating period in advance. The operating period can be between 2 and 11 full months per year.
Outside the operating period, you may not drive the vehicle on public roads and must park it away from public roads and places, for example in a private car park. The operating period is shown on the right-hand side of the licence plate as a fractional number. For example, "05/11" means that you may use the vehicle from May to November.
You apply for registration in person or online with the internet-based vehicle registration i-Kfz.
You must have the signs embossed yourself.
Procedure
When applying in person:
If you register your vehicle with your competent registration authority for a specific period, you will immediately be allocated a licence plate combination indicating the seasonal period.
With this allocation:
- have the licence plates produced
- Have the stickers affixed to the licence plates by the registration authority
- Attach the licence plates firmly to the vehicle at the designated points
When applying online:
You can apply for a seasonal licence plate via the i-Kfz-Portal. To do this, you need to enter an electronic insurance number (eVB) with the desired operating period.
The allocation of a seasonal licence plate to your vehicle is:
- entered directly in the central vehicle register
- reported to the insurance company
- sent to you as a notification by e-mail or download
Subsequently
- Have the licence plates embossed
- Attach the stickers of the registration authority to the licence plates
- Attach these to the designated points on the vehicle
Who should I contact?
Contact the vehicle registration authority in your district or city.
Prerequisites
- You have taken out motor vehicle liability insurance.
- You have a private parking space for your vehicle outside the operating hours.
Legal basis
Legal remedy
Contradiction
What else should I know?
The following information is available:
The licence plates must not be reflective, covered or dirty and must be attached to the vehicle in accordance with the legal requirements.
Further information
- Overview of vehicle licence plates on the website of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV)
Here you will find further information on licence plate transfer and special licence plates.
- Information on internet-based vehicle registration on the website of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs and Transport (BMDV)
- Overview of vehicle licence plates on the website of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV)
Short text
- Seasonal licence plates for vehicles Allocation
- For example for motorbikes, convertibles or motorhomes
- Allocation takes place as part of a licence online or on site at the counter
- Operating period must be at least 2 months and may not exceed 11 months
- Participation in public road traffic outside the operating period is not permitted
- Motor vehicle insurance must be available
- Responsible: locally competent vehicle registration authority
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