Apply for a short-term license plate
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzWith a short-term license plate, you can drive a vehicle
Test drive or transfer to another location. Other
Driving purposes are not permitted and can be punished.
The validity period is a maximum of 5 days from the day of
Allocation. The expiry date is indicated on the short-term license plate on
visible on the right edge. After that date, the
short-term license plates automatically expire.
The vehicle must meet certain requirements in order to be able to
To use short-term license plates:
- there must be an EC type-approval, or
an individual licence or
have been granted an operating licence, - for used vehicles, a valid proof of
have passed the roadworthiness test
(main investigation report) and - it is necessary to have motor vehicle liability insurance.
insist.
If your vehicle is not covered by EC type-approval or
operating licence, you may be accompanied by a short-term licence plate
only carry out journeys that are made in connection with the acquisition of
of the necessary expert opinions. Then you may only go to the
nearest assessment body in the district, which is responsible for the
number plates, or in the adjacent district with the
Drive short-term license plates.
If your vehicle does not have a valid roadworthiness test or
safety check, it will receive a short-term license plate only for the
Ride:
- to the nearest examination centre in the licensing district and back, or
- to the nearest workshop in the registration district where the license plate was issued, or
- to an adjacent district and back for immediate repair of any significant or minor defects found.
This does not apply to vehicles classified as unsafe to drive.
Were.
yourself, an authorized representative or an authorized recipient
The person can apply for the short-term license plate at:
- Your local licensing authority, or
- the local registration authority responsible for the location of the vehicle.
- Depending on the offer of the licensing authority, you can download a form or use an online service via the Internet.
- Make an appointment with your local licensing authority by phone or, if possible, online.
- Bring all the necessary documents and the payment amount of 10.20 EUR with you to your appointment.
- Your documents will be checked directly on site.
If the test is positive, you will receive a
your personal short-term license plate. Most of the time, there are
not far from the registration offices, there are also private dealers where you can
immediately afterwards the short-term license plate on a license plate
printed.
Note: As an applicant who does not live in Germany,
is registered, you can download the short-term license plate from the
competent licensing authority if you have a
person entitled to receive it.
District administrations and city administrations of the independent cities or, in some cases, of the large cities belonging to the district.
District administrations and city administrations of the independent cities or, in some cases, of the large cities belonging to the district.
- You will need the vehicle for:
- a test drive where you can use the
- Serviceability
be able to identify and prove
or - a transfer trip to the
vehicle to another location
bring.
- They have their own specific needs for the
Allocation of a short-term license plate. - You must register the vehicle with the registration authority.
and the data on the vehicle
prove. - The vehicle must have a:
- EC type-approval,
- Individual authorisation or
- operating licence is available.
- For the vehicle, during the entire
Period of validity a:- valid general inspection and
- if necessary, a security check
be demonstrated.
- You have proof of an existing
Motor vehicle liability insurance in the form of a
electronic insurance confirmation (eVB) for
Short-term license plates.
Note: If you apply for short-term license plates for several vehicles at the same time, you must provide proof of need.
- Vehicle registration document (registration certificate part I)
- Certificate of Conformity (English abbreviation:
COC) or - Individual approval of the original vehicle
- If applicable, previous license plates
- in the case of used vehicles: general inspection report
- Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB)
EUR 10,20
The amount of the fees may vary depending on the case. Specific information on this can be obtained from the locally responsible licensing authority.
The short-term license plate is valid for a maximum of 5 days.
Usually immediately
Forms: none
Online procedure possible: no
Written form required: yes
Personal appearance required: yes
10.11.2023
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
Telephone
Fax
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: 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
Telephone
Fax
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: 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
Telephone
Fax
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: 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
Telephone
Fax
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: 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
Telephone
Fax
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: 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)