License plates Allocation of classic car license plates (older than 30 years)

Upon receipt of the application, it is checked whether the applicant is personally reliable. For this purpose, the authority responsible for the applicant and the competent police authority shall be consulted. The competent authority shall issue a vehicle registration book and a special vehicle registration document for each vehicle, even if only a red number plate is requested. This means that only one of these vehicles is permitted for one license plate (pair) and several vehicles. Any use of the number plate must be proven in the vehicle registration book and with a journey record book for the respective vehicle.

The responsibility lies with the district and the independent city in which you have your residence.

The main residence according to the identity card is decisive. In the case of legal persons, it is the registered office of the main establishment or the registered office of the branch.

• Vehicle was first registered at least 30 years ago
• Existence of an expert opinion from an officially recognised expert, an examiner for motor vehicle traffic or a test engineer from an officially recognised monitoring organisation in accordance with § 23 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)
• Presence of a good, largely original condition of the vehicle

The requirements for obtaining a red classic car license plate may also differ in individual cases. Please inquire with the office responsible for you.

• Current identity card or passport with confirmation of registration – not older than 3 months
• Registration certificate Part II
  • If there is no registration certificate Part II, the data sheet of a technical inspection body and a proof of ownership (purchase contract) must be submitted.
• List of vehicles for which a red number plate is requested
• Expert opinion according to § 23 Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) on the classification of the vehicle(s) as classic cars
• Information from the Federal Central Register of Certificate of Conduct (document type O)
• Insurance confirmation for red license plates
• Confirmation that you want to participate in classic car events and use the vehicles there
• SEPA direct debit mandate for the collection of motor vehicle tax
  • This must be submitted in writing in the original signed by the holder upon admission, also by third parties. In the event of a different account holder, this mandate must be signed in the original by the holder and the account holder. The bank details provided must be proven.
  • Alternative
    • a certificate stating that the Hauptzollamt renounces the direct debit authorisation, or
    • proof of exemption

There are no deadlines to be observed.

You may use this mark only in the following cases:

• Participation in events that serve the presentation of vintage vehicles and the "care of the motor vehicle technical cultural heritage", as well as for the arrivals and departures to such events
• Test drives, test drives and transfer drives
• Journeys for the purpose of maintenance and repair of vehicles

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