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Obtain vehicle licence plate

Service description
Vehicle licence plates, colloquially known as number plates, serve as official identification of vehicles and as visible proof that the vehicle is allowed to drive on the road. In the event of traffic offences or accidents, the number plates can be used to identify the owner.

The registration authority assigns you a licence plate number as part of the registration process. The licence plate consists of one to three letters for the administrative district in which the vehicle is registered and an identification number relating to the individual vehicle. As a rule, you can choose a licence plate of your choice for a fee.

There are the following indicators:
- General characteristics
- Classic car licence plate
- Seasonal licence plate
- Licence plate for electrically powered vehicles
The allocated licence plate must be affixed to a licence plate and must bear the stamp of the registration authority. You must have the licence plates stamped yourself.

As a rule, licence plates must be attached to the front and rear of the vehicle. Exceptions to the design and attachment must be legally authorised or entered in the registration certificate Part I.

The use of vehicles without fixed licence plates is generally not permitted on public roads. Some vehicles without registration also require licence plates, for example
- - Light motorbikes
  - Forklift
  - Self-propelled machines
  - Trailers for sports purposes or working machines
Procedure
When applying in person:

If you register your vehicle at the counter of your local registration authority, you will be allocated a licence plate combination on the spot.

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:

If you apply online, the licence plate will be allocated to your vehicle:
- 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
When re-registering a vehicle, you can apply to have the previous licence plates reassigned. This also applies if you have reserved the licence plate for the re-registration of your vehicle.
Who should I contact?
Locally responsible vehicle registration authority
What deadlines do I have to observe?
There is no deadline.
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.

Certain licence plate combinations are blocked for specific countries.
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)
Short text
- Vehicle licence plate allocation
- Necessary for all vehicles requiring a licence plate
- Some vehicles without registration also require licence plates, for example
  - Light motorbikes
  - Forklift
  - Self-propelled machines
  - Trailers for sports purposes or working machines
- Characteristics differ in
  - General characteristics
  - Classic car licence plate
  - Seasonal licence plate
  - Licence plate for electrically powered vehicles
- No participation in public road traffic permitted without a licence plate
- As a rule, licence plates must be firmly attached to the front and rear of the vehicle
- Allocation takes place as part of a registration online or on site at the registration office
- Customised number plates usually possible
- Responsible: locally competent vehicle registration authority
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