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Vehicle license plate replacement request

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 must be issued upon request.

Process flow

  • In the event of damage to an official license plate, you can apply to the responsible registration authority for replacement with a new license plate by presenting the damaged license plate.
  • In case of self-inflicted loss, the replacement of the license plate can be applied for upon presentation of an affidavit on the whereabouts of the license plate (e.g. accidental destruction).
  • The employee will affix the stamp sticker and, if applicable, the general inspection sticker to the new license plate.
  • In case of theft or loss with unknown whereabouts of the license plate(s), you must apply for the assignment of a new license plate.
  • In the case of theft, the police report must be submitted; in the case of loss, an affidavit must be submitted.
  • A new license plate will be assigned by the registration authority, the old license plate will be blocked to prevent misuse.
  • The registration authority affixes the stamp stickers and the main inspection sticker to the new license plates with the new license plate, and a new registration certificate Part I is issued.

Who should I contact?

Please contact your local registration authority in your district or city.

As a rule, the local authority is

  • for natural persons, the authority of the place of residence (main residence),
  • for legal entities, tradesmen and self-employed persons with a fixed place of business or public authorities, the authority of the registered office or the place of the branch or office involved.

Which documents are required?

Required documents:

  • written form application with the specification of the owner and vehicle data.
    The application can also be filled out at the registration office.
  • 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 establish the owner (see links under "Vehicle registration").
  • 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 are also required

  • Any remaining license plate or proof of assignment of the license plate if it is a vehicle that is not registered but has license plates
  • Declaration in lieu of an oath (notification of the registration authority by telephone or in writing is not sufficient); if applicable, declaration of loss.
  • In case of theft, confirmation of notification by the police.
  • Inspection report of the last unexpired general inspection (not required if the first general inspection was not yet due).
  • Inspection report of the last unexpired exhaust emission test (not applicable if the first exhaust emission test was not yet due and for vehicles that are not subject to the exhaust emission test obligation).
  • Inspection report of the last safety inspection that has not yet expired (if required)
  • Registration certificate Part I and II (vehicle registration document and vehicle title)

What are the fees?

The fee is charged in accordance with the Fee Regulations for Road Traffic Measures (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?

Loss of or damage to license plates must be reported immediately.

Legal basis

What else should I know?

Fast action is urgently required, especially if theft is suspected, because there is a risk that the thief who stole your license plates will use them to commit crimes. In the worst case, these could first fall back on you.

The use of a vehicle in public road traffic without the assigned and prescribed license plates is a misdemeanor and a fine may be imposed.

Supporting institutions

If you are unsure, contact a police department and additionally 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

10.06.2022

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)

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