Interchangeable license plate

As a result of an amendment to the vehicle registration ordinance, it will be possible to register two vehicles with one interchangeable license plate as of July 1, 2012. This is intended to give owners of two vehicles greater flexibility in vehicle use. The existing possibilities, for example when using seasonal license plates, are to be supplemented in a meaningful way.

An alternate license plate can be assigned to two vehicles, but it may only be used on one of these vehicles at the same time. The vehicle not in use may not be parked on public road land.

• Alternate license plates can be assigned when registering two vehicles
  • to the same owner
  • which fall into the same class (see registration certificate part I - field "J")
• M1 (vehicle for passenger transport up to 8 seats) L or O1
• with the same number and dimensions of license plates

• Authority license plates
• export license plates
• Seasonal license plates
• Red license plates
• Short-term license plates

by proxy / representative:

• Identity card or passport with certificate of registration.
• Proof of valid motor vehicle liability insurance via the eVB procedure with receipt of a seven-digit electronic insurance confirmation number (eVB) indicating the seasonal period. The eVB must be declared by the insurance company as permissible for interchangeable license plates.
  One eVB is required for each vehicle with interchangeable license plates (two per pair)
• Vehicle registration certificate / registration certificate part II
• Vehicle registration certificate / registration certificate part I
• previous license plate(s)
• Proof of a valid general inspection in accordance with § 29 StVZO (German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations)

If necessary, the following is also required at the time of application

• issued power of attorney (form see below) including personal document of the grantor of the power of attorney and the authorized representative

• Current excerpt from the commercial register, current business registration, power of attorney of the managing director or authorized signatory or personal appearance of the managing director / authorized signatory and their identity card / passport

• Excerpt from the register of associations; identity card or passport and power of attorney of the designated representative(s)

• Proof of membership of a chamber (e.g. medical association, chamber of notaries, chamber of veterinary surgeons, etc.) or
• Certificate from the tax office

for companies under civil law:

• Complete overview of the partners (as a rule, partnership agreement)
• Power of attorney and declaration of the person to whom the registration is to be made (confirmed by signature of all partners) as well as the identity card / passport of the partner to whom the registration is to be made.

• Consent of the legal guardian(s) (usually both parents) and designation of a person authorized to accept service of documents

In accordance with the Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt) (Fee Regulations for Road Traffic Measures), an additional fee of 6.00 euros per vehicle must be charged for the allocation of interchangeable license plates. In addition, there are the fees for the respective registration process.

Additional costs for the creation of license plates are not included and will not be charged by the vehicle registration authority.
If there are any fee arrears, these must be paid on the day of registration in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Registration Requirements Act, otherwise registration of the vehicle will be refused.
If there are tax arrears, these must be paid at the relevant main customs office. Registration can only be carried out after this

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