Apply for seasonal license plates for vehicles
Service description
You can apply to the registration authority for a seasonal license plate for a certain period each year. This is the period of use during which you can drive your vehicle on public roads each year. A seasonal license plate serves to identify the owner and the period of use.
You can use this option if you own a motorcycle, convertible or motorhome, for example.
When you register your vehicle, you specify the operating period during which you wish to use the vehicle each year. You must take out car insurance corresponding to the operating period in advance. The operating period can be between 2 and 11 full months per year.
Outside the operating period, you may not drive the vehicle on public roads and must park it away from public roads and places, for example in a private parking space. The operating period is shown on the right-hand side of the license plate as a fractional number. For example, "05/11" means that you may use the vehicle from May to November.
You apply for registration in person or online with the internet-based vehicle registration i-Kfz.
You must have the signs embossed yourself.
Special information for the Fulda districtWould you like to register a vehicle with a seasonal license plate?
- In addition to the generally required documents, you only need an eVB number that has been issued specifically for a seasonal license plate.
- From 01.10.2017, it will be possible to register a combination of classic car and seasonal license plates. You will need the following documents to convert an existing classic car license plate to a classic car with seasonal license plate: vehicle registration document, vehicle registration certificate, the official license plates and the eVB number for seasonal license plates.
Procedure
When applying in person:
If you register your vehicle with your competent registration authority for a specific period, you will immediately be allocated a license plate combination indicating the seasonal period.
With this allocation:
- have the license plates produced
- have the stickers affixed to the license plates by the registration authority
- Attach the license plates firmly to the vehicle at the designated points
When applying online:
You can apply for a seasonal license plate via the i-Kfz-Portal. To do this, you need to enter an electronic insurance number (eVB) with the desired operating period.
The allocation of a seasonal license plate to your vehicle is:
- entered directly in the central vehicle register
- reported to the insurance company
- sent to you as a notification by e-mail or download
Subsequently
- Have the license plates embossed
- affix the registration authority stickers to the license plates
- Attach them to the designated points on the vehicle
Prerequisites
- You have taken out motor vehicle liability insurance.
- You have a private parking space for your vehicle outside the operating hours.
What documents are required?
Special information for the Fulda districtIn addition to the generally required documents, you only need an eVB number that has been issued specifically for a seasonal license plate.
Legal basis
Legal remedy
Lawsuit
What else should I know?
The following information is available:
The license plates must not be reflective, covered or dirty and must be attached to the vehicle in accordance with the legal requirements.
Remarks
As with any other vehicle, you must immediately notify the vehicle registration authority of the sale of a vehicle with a seasonal license plate.
If the seasonal period is to be changed, the insurance confirmation (eVB number) and new license plates are required.