License plate: Oldtimer (H) Application

You or your representative must apply for the registration of your vehicle as a classic car at the competent registration authority. The same applies to re-registration, deregistration and re-admission.

Depending on the offer of your licensing authority, you can download a form or use an online service via the Internet.

The registration authority may require you to present the vehicle.

The registration authority assigns a license plate to your vehicle and attaches the stickers (general inspection and stamp sticker) there.

Tip: License plates are available from private providers, which you can usually find near the registration authorities.

District administrations and city administrations of the independent cities or, in some cases, of the large cities belonging to the district.

Requirements for the allocation of a classic car license plate are above all:

• first approval at least 30 years ago
• good, largely original condition of the vehicle
• Qualified appraisal proving the characteristics as a classic car

Additional requirements are:

• You must not have any arrears of fees and expenses from previous admission procedures.
  In the case of arrears of more than 30 euros, the registration authority may not register your vehicle until you have paid them. If the price is less than 30 euros, the registration authority can decide whether or not to register the vehicle anyway.
• You must not have a vehicle tax debt of five euros or more. Late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties are also taken into account when calculating the amount.
• If you want someone to represent you in the registration of your vehicle, you must give them a written power of attorney. This must also include a declaration of consent for the licensing authority to inform the authorised person of any arrears of fees and expenses. Your representative must present the power of attorney and identify themselves.

An application in connection with classic car license plates can trigger various registration processes.

Fees are charged according to administrative expenses. Since the application in connection with classic car license plates can trigger various registration processes, the fees depend on your individual case.

• § 2 No. 22 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV) (Definitions)
• § 9 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV) (Special License Plates)
• § 17 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV) (trips to participate in events for classic cars)
• § 23 Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) (expert opinion on the classification of a vehicle as a classic car)
• Section 1 of the Law on the Refusal of Registration of Vehicles in the Case of Arrears of Fees and Expenses (Vehicle Registration Refusal Act) (Refusal of Registration)
• Section 13 of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (determination of tax bases, proof of taxation and refusal of registration in the event of tax arrears)
• Schedule of Fees for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt)

• Section 9 (1) of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• § 23 Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)

Since February 2014, the Federal Customs Administration has been responsible for the taxation of motor vehicles. Further information and forms on the subject of "motor vehicle tax" can be found on the website of the Customs Administration.

13.11.2023