License plate: Oldtimer (H) Application
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzClassic cars can be vehicles that were first registered 30 years ago (or earlier). It depends on the day of the first approval. Such vehicles, which are largely in their original condition and are well preserved, are automotive cultural assets.
Classic cars are not meant for everyday traffic. However, there are historic vehicles with which you can participate in road traffic without restriction. These vehicles have an "H" in the last digit in the license plate.
In addition, there is the red classic car license plate. This starts with "07". You can use it for several classic cars and for the following purposes:
- Arrivals and departures as well as participation in events that serve the presentation of vintage vehicles and the "care of the automotive cultural heritage"
- Testing, test drives and transfer drives with classic cars
- Trips for maintenance and repair of the classic car
Hint: Historic vehicles with the corresponding license plate are tax-deductible. They are subject to a flat-rate road tax.
If you want to drive into an environmental zone, please note the service "Exemption from the driving bans in environmental zones".
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)
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
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Kreisverwaltung Germersheim - Kreisverwaltung Germersheim - FB 42 - Straßenverkehr, Kfz-Zulassung
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76726 Germersheim
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76726 Germersheim
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76870 Kandel
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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
Visitor address
76726 Germersheim
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: 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: Assigning license plates
- 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
- 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)