Vehicle License Plate Replacement
Damaged or illegible license plates must be replaced immediately.
Who should I contact?
The responsibility lies with the district and the district-free city in which you reside.
In this case, the main residence according to the identity card is decisive. In the case of legal entities, it is the registered office of the principal place of business or the seat of the branch.
Responsible authorities
Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Straßenverkehr
Führerscheinstelle: Nur nach vorheriger Online-Terminvereinbarung
Kfz-Zulassungsstelle: Nur nach vorheriger Online-Terminvereinbarung
GESONDERTE ÖFFNUNGSZEITEN für Kfz:
Kfz: Die Vorsprache ist grundsätzlich nur nach vorheriger Online-Terminvereinbarung möglich.
- Meppen, Kfz-Zulassung:
Mo., Mi., Fr.: 08:00 - 12:00 Uhr (nur mit Termin)
Di. u. Do.: 08:00 - 15:00 Uhr (nur mit Termin)
Samstag: 09:00 - 11:30 Uhr (nur mit Termin)
- Aschendorf/Lingen, Kfz-Zulassung:
Mo., Mi.: 08:00 - 15:00 Uhr (nur mit Termin)
Di., Do., Fr.: 08:00 - 12:00 Uhr (nur mit Termin)
Which documents are required?
- Valid identity card or passport with current confirmation of registration – not older than 3 months
- Registration Certificate Part I
- in case of loss, also registration certificate part II
- Certificate of valid roadworthiness test (HU)
- Previous license plates
in the case of third-party processing, additionally:
- informal, written power of attorney of the applicant and identity card of the person for whom the vehicle is to be registered
What are the fees?
Fees apply, please contact the relevant authority.
Process flow
As a rule, the application must be submitted informally in person or by a person authorised in writing.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the competent authority.



