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Motor vehicle license plates - apply for short-term license plates for test or transfer drives

Service Description

Short-term license plates are intended for test or transfer drives and may only be used on one vehicle. Other driving purposes are not permitted and may be penalized.
The short-term license plate is composed of a distinguishing sign and an identification number consisting only of digits and beginning with "03" or "04". The expiration date is written 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 below. 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 may be issued if

  • the vehicle to be driven with it is known and entered in the vehicle registration document,
  • an EC type approval is available or an individual approval or operating permit has been issued,
  • for used vehicles a valid main inspection (HU) for the vehicle is proven and
  • a motor vehicle liability insurance exists.

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, which is set by the registration authority.

In addition, short-term license plates may in principle not be used by the vehicle owner or any other person on a vehicle other than the one registered in the vehicle registration document.

If the requirements regarding the operating license or the HU are not fulfilled, the usability of the vehicle is limited locally:

  • 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 center in the district of the registration authority that has assigned the short-term license plate or to an adjacent district.
  • If the date for the performance of the general inspection or safety inspection is prior to the expiration of the validity of the short-term license plate, only trips to and from an inspection center in the registration district or an adjacent district may be made without proof that the inspection and inspection have been performed.
  • If the vehicle is not found to be free of defects during such examination or test, trips for the immediate repair of any significant or minor defects found may also be made to an appropriate facility in the registration district or an adjoining district and return.

This exemption does not apply to vehicles that are determined to be unsafe to drive.

Process flow

You yourself, an authorized person or a person authorized to receive apply for the short-term license plate at:

  • Your local registration authority or
  • the local registration authority responsible for the location of the vehicle.
  • Depending on what the registration authority offers, you can download a form or use an online service via the Internet.
  • Make an appointment by phone or, if possible, online with your local registration authority.
  • Bring all required documents as well as the payment amount of 10.20 EUR to your appointment.
  • Your documents will be checked directly on site.

If the result of the check is positive, you will receive your personal your personal short-term license plate during the appointment. Mostly there are private dealers not far from the registration offices, where you can get your the short-term license plate on a license plate directly afterwards. on a license plate.

Note: If you are applying for a license plate and are not registered in Germany registered in Germany, you can apply for the short-term license plate at the registration authority if you name a person who is authorized person.

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.

Requirements

  • You need the vehicle for:
    • a test drive, where you can check the
    • usability
      and can prove it
      or
    • a transfer drive, in order to transfer the
      vehicle to another location.
      bring.
  • You have your own concrete need for the allocation of a short-term license plate.
  • You must specifically name the vehicle at the registration office and provide proof of the data regarding the vehicle.
  • For the vehicle must have a:
    • EC type approval,
    • individual approval or
    • operating permit must be available.
  • For the vehicle must be during the entire period of validity one:
    • valid general inspection and
    • if necessary, a safety inspection
      must be proven.
  • You have proof of existing motor vehicle liability insurance in the form of an electronic confirmation of insurance (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 necessary to determine the owner.
  • Original or copy of registration certificate part I (Fahrzeugschein) or part II (Fahrzeugbrief) or other proof that the vehicle corresponds to an approved type or that an individual permit has been issued.
  • Certificate of conformity (English abbreviation: COC) or
  • Original individual approval of the vehicle
  • Previous license plates, if applicable
  • for used vehicles: inspection report of the last unexpired main inspection, if a main inspection was required. Inspection report of the last unexpired safety inspection (if required).
  • electronic confirmation of insurance (eVB) of a motor vehicle liability insurance 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 subject to conditions.

What are the fees?

EUR 10,20

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 from the day of issue up to a maximum of five days. This means that it automatically loses its validity due to the passage of time and therefore does not need to be returned to the registration authority.

Processing duration

Processing usually takes place immediately.

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

24.01.2022

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)

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