Transferring license plates to a new vehicle
Transferring an existing license plate from the old vehicle to a newly registered vehicle at the vehicle registration office.
How to proceed
- 1
De-register an old vehicle or re-register it at the same time
Go to the vehicle registration office with both vehicle documents.
- 2
Please bring the new eVB number for the new vehicle
Obtain proof of insurance for the new vehicle.
- 3
Re-stamp the license plate and obtain the registration certificate
License plates are being issued for the new vehicle.
Required documents
- Registration certificates for both vehiclesMandatory
Parts I and II of the old and new vehicles.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
1 day
Official: max. 1 day
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • The old vehicle was not deregistered at the same time
- • New eVB number is missing
Common reasons for rejection
- • License plates from another registration district (may only be driven within the same district)
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owners who wish to keep their current license plate when changing vehicles.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The old vehicle was not deregistered at the same time
- •New eVB number is missing
Common reasons for rejection
- •License plates from another registration district (may only be driven within the same district)
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.