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Vehicle license plates - apply for short-term license plates for test or transfer journeys
Service Description
Short-term license plates are intended for test or transfer journeys and may only be used on one vehicle. Other driving purposes are not permitted and may be penalized.
The short-term license plate consists of a distinguishing sign and an identification number consisting of digits only and beginning with "03" or "04". The expiration date is noted on the license plate in a yellow field on the right-hand side, with the day at the top, the month below and the year underneath. The short-term license plate is valid for a maximum of five days, after which it may no longer be used and automatically loses its validity.
Short-term license plates can be issued if
- the vehicle that is to be driven with it is known and is entered in the vehicle registration document,
- EC type approval has been granted or an individual approval or operating license has been issued,
- for used vehicles, proof of a valid general inspection (HU) for the vehicle is provided and
- motor vehicle liability insurance is in place.
If these requirements are met, the vehicle may be used on public roads in Germany for up to 5 days. The period depends on the expiration date set by the registration authority.
In addition, short-term license plates may not be used by the vehicle owner or any other person on a vehicle other than the one entered in the vehicle registration document.
If the requirements regarding the operating license or the HU are not fulfilled, the usability of the vehicle is locally limited:
- If the vehicle does not correspond to an EC type or if an individual approval has not been granted, only journeys in connection with obtaining the operating license are permitted, namely to the nearest assessment office in the district of the licensing authority that has issued the short-term license plate or an adjacent district.
- If the date for the main inspection or safety inspection is before the expiry of the short-term license plate, only journeys to and from an inspection station in the registration district or an adjacent district are permitted without proof of the inspection and test carried out.
- If the vehicle is not certified to be free of defects during this inspection or test, journeys for the immediate repair of any significant or minor defects found may also be made to a suitable facility in the registration district or an adjacent district. suitable facility in the registration district or a neighboring district and back.
This exception does not apply to vehicles that are classified as unsafe to drive.
Process flow
You yourself, an authorized representative or a person entitled to receive apply for the temporary license plate at:
- your local registration authority or
- the local registration authority responsible for the location of the vehicle.
- Depending on the services offered by the registration authority, you can download a form or use an online service via the Internet.
- Make an appointment with your local registration authority by telephone or, if possible, online.
- Bring all the necessary documents and the payment of EUR 10.20 to your appointment.
- Your documents will be checked directly on site.
If the check is positive, you will receive your personal personal short-term license plate during the appointment. There are usually private dealers not far from the registration offices, where you can can have the short-term license plate printed on a license plate immediately afterwards. directly afterwards.
Note: If you are an applicant who is not registered in Germany registered in Germany, you can apply for the short-term license plate at the competent registration authority if you name a person name a person authorized to receive it.
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.
Requirements
- You need the vehicle for:
- a test drive on which you can check
- serviceability
and can prove it
or - a transfer trip to move the vehicle
vehicle to another location.
to another location.
- You have your own specific need for the allocation of a short-term license plate.
- You must specifically name the vehicle to the registration authority and provide proof of the vehicle data.
- The vehicle must have a:
- EC type approval,
- individual approval or
- operating license.
- The vehicle must have an EC type approval for the entire period of validity:
- a valid general inspection and
- a safety inspection, if applicable
must be verified.
- You have proof of existing motor vehicle liability insurance in the form of an 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.
Which documents are required?
- Valid identity card 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.
- Original or copy of registration certificate Part I (vehicle registration certificate) or Part II (vehicle registration document) or other proof that the vehicle corresponds to an approved type or that individual approval has been granted
- Certificate of conformity (abbreviation: COC) or
- Original individual approval of the vehicle
- Previous license plates, if applicable
- for used vehicles: inspection report of the last main inspection that has not yet expired, if a main inspection was required. Inspection report of the last safety inspection that has not yet expired (if required).
- Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB) of a motor vehicle liability insurance policy for short-term license plates
If the required documents are not complete, the short-term license plate cannot be issued or can only be issued under certain conditions.
What are the fees?
EUR 10,20
Please note: There are additional costs for the license plates.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
The short-term license plate is valid for a maximum of five days from the day of issue. This means that it automatically loses its validity when it expires and therefore does not need to be returned to the registration authority.
Processing duration
Processing is usually immediate.
Legal basis
Appeal
Forms: none
Online procedure possible: no
Written form required: yes
Personal appearance required: yes
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Thuringian Ministry for Infrastructure and Agriculture
Professionally released on
21.08.2024
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
