License plate: Apply for a small license plate

A reduced two-line license plate must be applied for at the registration authority responsible for the place of residence (main residence within the meaning of the Federal Registration Act).

In the case of legal persons, traders and self-employed persons with a fixed place of business, the authority of the registered office or place of establishment involved is competent.

• valid identity card or passport with original of the last registration certificate of the place of residence; Foreign nationals need a valid identity document with a current registration certificate
• a power of attorney if an authorised representative makes a request for correction of the documents (the authorised representative's identity document and a copy of the vehicle owner's identity card are required)
• Registration certificate Part II (vehicle registration document)
• Insurance confirmation (eVB number)
• Test report of the last main inspection (HU)
• If applicable, an expert opinion from an officially recognized expert, confirming that the affixing of a statutory number plate is not possible due to the structural nature of the vehicle

for companies:

• additional business registration or excerpt from the commercial register

for clubs:

• additionally excerpt from the register of associations and identification of the responsible authorized signatory person(s) (board)

The amount of the fees may vary depending on the case constellation. Specific information on this can be obtained from the locally competent licensing authority.

• § 10 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• Annex 4 to § 10 paragraph 2, § 16 paragraph 5, § 16a paragraph 5, § 17 paragraph 2, § 19 paragraph 1 number 3 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• Scale of charges for road transport measures (GebOSt)
• § 47 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)

Reduced two-line plates shall have a maximum width of 255 mm and a height of 130 mm. The registration authority may require the vehicle to be presented.

09.09.2019