Apply for a change of vehicle licence plate (change of registration number)

You can only change the licence plate number for your vehicle in person at your local registration authority:

• You will be allocated a different licence plate combination at the counter.
• With this allocation, you can have the licence plates produced by a plate embossing company, which is usually located near your registration authority.
• Alternatively, you can order the signs from an online shop of your choice.
• The plates are then affixed to the licence plates by the registration authority. Finally, attach the licence plates firmly to the vehicle in the designated position.

Locally responsible vehicle registration authority

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• § Section 9 Ordinance on the Registration of Vehicles for Road Traffic (Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung - FZV)
• Annex 1 Ordinance on the Registration of Vehicles for Road Traffic (Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung - FZV)

• Contradiction

The following information is available:

You may not move or park your vehicle in public areas without a licence plate. This also applies in the event that your licence plate is stolen.

The licence plates must not be reflective, covered or dirty and must be attached to the vehicle in accordance with the legal requirements.

Contact your local vehicle registration authority if you want to find out which licence plate combinations are blocked.

• 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.

• Vehicle licence plate change
• Licensing authority assigns licence plates
• the change is made on request at the counter
• The allocated licence plate number must be affixed to the licence plate and stamped with the stamp sticker of the registration authority
• Embossing of the signs:
  • Company for sign embossing
  • Online shop
• As a rule, licence plates must be attached to the front and rear of the vehicle
• Deviations in the design or affixing of licence plates must be
  • be legally permissible or
  • Be entered in registration certificate I
• The licence plate serves to identify the owner of the vehicle
• It is not permitted to drive on public roads without a licence plate attached to the vehicle
• Licensing authority can change allocated licence plate ex officio or on request
• If the holder applies for a different licence plate, the vehicle will be assigned a different licence plate combination
• Responsible: locally competent vehicle registration authority

State editorial office Baden-Württemberg, Ministry of Transport Baden-Württemberg

• Apply for a change of vehicle licence plate (change of registration number) in Saxony-Anhalt

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