License plates: Replacement
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzIf your vehicle's license plates are damaged or have become illegible or if a sticker (stamp sticker or inspection sticker/AHU sticker) has become detached from the license plate, you as the owner are obliged to have a new sticker or several new stickers affixed to the previous or new license plate(s).
In the event of theft or loss of the license plates, a change of registration is necessary. The registration authority will issue a new license plate for this purpose. In any case, report the theft to the police. If license plates are stolen, a report must be made to the police.
New license plates 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 entities, tradespeople and self-employed persons with a fixed place of business, the authority responsible is that of the registered office or the location of the branch involved.
- valid identity card or passport with original of the last registration certificate of the place of residence; foreign nationals require a valid identity document with current registration confirmation
- A power of attorney if an authorized representative is submitting the application (the authorized representative's ID and a copy of the vehicle owner's ID are required)
- Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document)
- In case of loss of the license plate(s) additionally Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
- Previous license plate(s)
- Test report from the last general inspection (HU) if the rear license plate needs to be replaced
Fees are charged in accordance with the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).
The amount of the fees may vary depending on the case constellation. Specific information on this can be obtained from the relevant local registration authority. costs are also incurred for the new license plate(s)
- § 8 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
Remark: Allocation of license plates
- § 10 Driving license ordinance
- Annex to § 1 Fee schedule for road traffic measures (GebOSt)
01.03.2019
Your responsible office:
Kreisverwaltung Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis - Kfz-Zulassung (23)
Address
67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Remark:
Building: Kreishaus
Contact
Telephone
Fax
Opening hours
Please make an appointment in advance via the homepage.
Opening hours of the registration office in the district building (Europaplatz 5, 67063 Ludwigshafen)
Monday - 07:30 - 12:00*
Tuesday - 07:30 - 12:00*
Wednesday - 07:00 - 12:00*
Thursday - 07:30 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 17:00*
Friday - 07:30 - 12:00*
* Appointment necessary
Opening hours of the South Vehicle Registration Office (Dudenhofen Municipal Administration (Citizens' Office), Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 6, 67373 Dudenhofen)
Monday 07:30 - 12:00 * and 13:00 - 16:00 *
Tuesday and Wednesday 07:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. *
Thursday 07:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. * and 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. *
Friday 07:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. *
* Appointment necessary
Opening hours of the North Vehicle Registration Office (Lambsheim-Heßheim Municipal Administration, Hauptstraße 14, 67258 Heßheim):
Monday: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon *
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm *
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon *
Thursday: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm *
Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon *
* Appointment necessary
Contact person
Address
67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Remark:
Building: Kreishaus
Telephone
Fax
Website
room
Responsible for:
- Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis:
- Apply for a short-term license plate
- Apply for registration certificate part II
- Apply for seasonal license plates for vehicles
- Apply for vehicle registration information (holder information) as an authorized person
- Applying for a vehicle to be taken out of service
- Applying for initial registration of a vehicle (new registration)
- Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I
- Change vehicle data or owner data
- Fine dust sticker/ environmental sticker Information
- License plate number: red 07 (classic car)
- License plate: Additional plate for bicycle carrier or load
- License plate: Apply for a small license plate
- License plate: Oldtimer (H) Application
- License plate: green license plate
- License plate: red 06 (dealers, manufacturers, workshops)
- License plates: License plates - extend
- License plates: Replacement
- License plates: Reserve the license plate of your choice
- Motor vehicle: Replace registration certificate part II - information on readiness for collection
- Motor vehicle: obligation to wear seat belts and safety helmets - exemption
- View Vehicle Sale
- Wildlife accident (motor vehicle)
Address
67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Remark:
Building: Kreishaus
Telephone
Fax
Website
room
Responsible for:
- Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis:
- Apply for a short-term license plate
- Apply for registration certificate part II
- Apply for seasonal license plates for vehicles
- Apply for vehicle registration information (holder information) as an authorized person
- Applying for a vehicle to be taken out of service
- Applying for initial registration of a vehicle (new registration)
- Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I
- Change vehicle data or owner data
- Fine dust sticker/ environmental sticker Information
- License plate number: red 07 (classic car)
- License plate: Additional plate for bicycle carrier or load
- License plate: Apply for a small license plate
- License plate: Oldtimer (H) Application
- License plate: green license plate
- License plate: red 06 (dealers, manufacturers, workshops)
- License plates: License plates - extend
- License plates: Replacement
- License plates: Reserve the license plate of your choice
- Motor vehicle: Replace registration certificate part II - information on readiness for collection
- Motor vehicle: obligation to wear seat belts and safety helmets - exemption
- View Vehicle Sale
- Wildlife accident (motor vehicle)
Address
67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Remark:
Building: Kreishaus
Telephone
Fax
Website
room
Responsible for:
- Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis:
- Apply for a short-term license plate
- Apply for registration certificate part II
- Apply for seasonal license plates for vehicles
- Apply for vehicle registration information (holder information) as an authorized person
- Applying for a vehicle to be taken out of service
- Applying for initial registration of a vehicle (new registration)
- Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I
- Change vehicle data or owner data
- Fine dust sticker/ environmental sticker Information
- License plate number: red 07 (classic car)
- License plate: Additional plate for bicycle carrier or load
- License plate: Apply for a small license plate
- License plate: Oldtimer (H) Application
- License plate: green license plate
- License plate: red 06 (dealers, manufacturers, workshops)
- License plates: License plates - extend
- License plates: Replacement
- License plates: Reserve the license plate of your choice
- Motor vehicle: Replace registration certificate part II - information on readiness for collection
- Motor vehicle: obligation to wear seat belts and safety helmets - exemption
- View Vehicle Sale
- Wildlife accident (motor vehicle)
Address
67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Remark:
Building: Kreishaus
Telephone
Fax
Website
room
Responsible for:
- Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis:
- Apply for a short-term license plate
- Apply for registration certificate part II
- Apply for seasonal license plates for vehicles
- Apply for vehicle registration information (holder information) as an authorized person
- Applying for a vehicle to be taken out of service
- Applying for initial registration of a vehicle (new registration)
- Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I
- Change vehicle data or owner data
- Fine dust sticker/ environmental sticker Information
- License plate number: red 07 (classic car)
- License plate: Additional plate for bicycle carrier or load
- License plate: Apply for a small license plate
- License plate: Oldtimer (H) Application
- License plate: green license plate
- License plate: red 06 (dealers, manufacturers, workshops)
- License plates: License plates - extend
- License plates: Replacement
- License plates: Reserve the license plate of your choice
- Motor vehicle: Replace registration certificate part II - information on readiness for collection
- Motor vehicle: obligation to wear seat belts and safety helmets - exemption
- View Vehicle Sale
- Wildlife accident (motor vehicle)