Obtain vehicle licence plate

Vehicle licence plates are colloquially known as number plates. They serve to identify the owner and as visible proof that the vehicle is authorised for road traffic.

The registration authority assigns a licence plate number to your vehicle 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 embossed on a licence plate and bear the stamp of the registration authority. You must have the licence plates stamped yourself. The plates must have a white base with a black border and black lettering.

As a rule, you must attach licence plates to the front and rear of the vehicle. Exceptions to the design and attachment must be legally permissible and entered in the registration certificate part I.

It is generally not permitted to operate vehicles on public roads without permanently attached licence plates. Some vehicles without registration also require licence plates, for example

• Light motorbikes
• Forklift
• Self-propelled machines
• Trailers for sports purposes or working machines