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Apply for a replacement license plate
Service Description
As the holder/owner, you must report the loss of or damage to your license plate immediately.
In the event of loss or theft, a new license plate number must be issued upon request.
Process flow
- If an official license plate is damaged, you can apply to the relevant registration authority for a new license plate and present the damaged plate.
- If you have lost the license plate through your own fault, you can apply for it to be replaced on presentation of an affidavit stating the whereabouts of the license plate (e.g. accidental destruction).
- The stamp sticker and, if applicable, the HU sticker will be affixed to the new license plate by the employee.
- In the event of theft or loss with unknown whereabouts of the license plate(s), you must apply for the allocation of a new license plate.
- To do so, you must submit a police report in the event of theft or an affidavit in the event of loss.
- A new license plate will be issued by the registration authority and the old license plate will be blocked to prevent misuse.
- The registration authority will affix the stamp stickers and the HU sticker to the new license plates with the new license plate, and a new registration certificate part I will be issued.
Who should I contact?
Contact your local registration authority in your district or city.
As a rule, the local authority responsible is
- for natural persons, the authority of the place of residence (main residence),
- for legal entities, tradespeople and self-employed persons with a fixed place of business or authorities, the authority of the registered office or the location of the branch or office involved.
Which documents are required?
Documents required:
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Written application form with details of the owner and vehicle data
The application can also be completed at the registration authority.
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Valid identity card (not a copy) of the vehicle owner or passport with registration certificate from the registration office of the place of residence
The registration certificate must not be older than three months. -
If the vehicle owner is not a natural person, further documents are required to identify the owner (see links under "Vehicle registration").
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If the license plate is damaged, it must be presented. A new license plate will be sealed as a replacement. The documents listed below are not required.
In the event of loss or theft, the following documents are also required
- any remaining license plate number or proof of license plate allocation if the vehicle is not registered but has a license plate number
- Affirmation in lieu of an oath (a telephone or written notification to the registration authority is not sufficient); declaration of loss, if applicable.
- In the event of theft, confirmation of the police report.
- Inspection report of the last general inspection that has not yet expired (not required if the first general inspection was not yet due)
- Inspection report of the last exhaust emission test that has not yet expired (not applicable if the first exhaust emission test was not yet due and for vehicles that are not subject to mandatory exhaust emission testing)
- Test report of the last safety inspection that has not yet expired (if required)
- Registration certificate parts I and II (vehicle registration certificate and registration document)
What are the fees?
The fee is charged in accordance with the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt).
The amount depends on various factors.
Information can be obtained in individual cases from the local vehicle registration authority.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
The loss of or damage to license plates must be reported immediately.
What else should I know?
It is particularly important to act quickly if theft is suspected, as there is a risk that the thief who stole your license plates will use them to commit crimes. In the worst case scenario, this could fall back on you.
Using a vehicle on public roads without the assigned and prescribed registration plates is an administrative offense and you could be fined.
Supporting institutions
If you are unsure, contact a police station and also your local licensing authority.
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Thuringian Ministry for Infrastructure and Agriculture
Professionally released on
20.08.2024
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
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