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Seasonal licence plate change or cancellation

  • Service description

    Your vehicle was previously registered for the whole year. However, you only want to register it for a specific period or your vehicle already has seasonal licence plates and you want to change the period or register your vehicle for the whole year.

    To the overview page of the vehicle registration centre

    To the online appointment system for private individuals

    To the online appointment system for dealers

  • Which documents are required?

    • valid identity card with current address or current registration confirmation or valid passport with current registration confirmation
    • for legal entities and companies: Extract from the commercial register, business registration, ID of the person authorised to sign (managing director, authorised signatory)
    • Power of attorney for authorised representatives and their ID or passport (also applies to spouses)
    • SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
    • For minors: Declaration of consent from the parent or legal guardian and driving licence or severely disabled person's pass
    • Registration certificate part II or old vehicle registration document, registration certificate part I or old vehicle registration document, operating licence if applicable
    • Insurance confirmation (not an insurance contract or policy) on which the period of the seasonal licence plate is entered
    • the licence plate number(s) (if the vehicle is still registered)
    • Certificates of valid main inspection

    Important: The seasonal licence plate must be valid for at least 2 months and can be valid for a maximum of 11 months (only full months)

    Please note: Further documents and records may be required in individual cases.

  • What fees are charged?

    Any fees incurred are charged on the basis of the Fee Regulations for Road Traffic Measures (GebOst).

  • Applications / Forms


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