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 Germersheim - Kreisverwaltung Germersheim - FB 42 - Straßenverkehr, Kfz-Zulassung
Address
76726 Germersheim
Building access
Visitor address
76726 Germersheim
Building access
Visitor address
76870 Kandel
Remark:
Branch office of KV Germersheim
Building access
Contact
Telephone
Website
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday 13:30 - 16:00
Thursday 13:30 - 18:00
Closing time for vehicle registration / driving license office:
one hour before the end of opening hours
For the registration offices in Germersheim and Kandel as well as the driving license office in Germersheim, it is possible to reserve an appointment online via the ► website of the district.
Contact person
Address
76726 Germersheim
Visitor address
76726 Germersheim
Position
Responsible for:
- Germersheim:
- Apply for a new vehicle registration from an EU country
- Apply for a short-term license plate
- Apply for registration certificate part II
- Apply for seasonal license plates for vehicles
- Apply for variable license plates
- Applying for a license plate for electric vehicles
- Applying for export license plates for vehicles
- Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I
- Applying for the registration of a vehicle on public roads
- Applying for vehicle registration for used cars from an EU country
- Applying for vehicle registration for used vehicles from non-EU countries
- Applying for vehicle registration with a foreign license plate
- Approval for 100km/h for motor vehicles with trailers (combinations)
- 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: Assigning license plates
- 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
- Obtaining an e-badge for e-vehicles from abroad
- Vehicle registration: Re-registration in another registration district with application for a new license plate
- Vehicle: Dispose of end-of-life vehicle (certificate of destruction)
- View Vehicle Sale
Address
76726 Germersheim
Visitor address
76726 Germersheim
Telephone
Position
Responsible for:
- Germersheim:
- Apply for a new vehicle registration from an EU country
- Apply for a short-term license plate
- Apply for registration certificate part II
- Apply for seasonal license plates for vehicles
- Apply for variable license plates
- Apply for vehicle registration information (holder information) as an authorized person
- Applying for a license plate for electric vehicles
- Applying for export license plates for vehicles
- Applying for the issue of a registration certificate part I
- Applying for the registration of a vehicle on public roads
- Applying for vehicle registration for used cars from an EU country
- Applying for vehicle registration for used vehicles from non-EU countries
- Applying for vehicle registration with a foreign license plate
- Approval for 100km/h for motor vehicles with trailers (combinations)
- 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
- License plates: Assigning license plates
- Motor vehicle: Replace registration certificate part II - information on readiness for collection
- Obtaining an e-badge for e-vehicles from abroad
- Vehicle registration: Re-registration in another registration district with application for a new license plate
- Vehicle: Dispose of end-of-life vehicle (certificate of destruction)