Registering a classic car (H license plate)
Registration of a vehicle that is at least 30 years old and in its original condition, with an "H" license plate and a reduced flat-rate vehicle tax.
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Damit wir Registering a classic car (H license plate) mit dem zuständigen Kfz-Zulassungsstelle in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Registering a classic car (H license plate).
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
ca. 30–50 € Behörde
How to proceed
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Obtain an H-report
At TÜV, DEKRA, or another recognized inspection agency (Section 23 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations).
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Application to the registration office
Including inspection reports, vehicle documents, and an eVB number.
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Obtain an H license plate
Flat-rate vehicle tax and, if applicable, insurance discounts.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Owners of vehicles that are at least 30 years old and have received a positive inspection report (Section 23 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 80.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Obtained an expert opinion from a non-accredited testing organization
- •Unterlagen nicht vollständig – vor Abgabe Checkliste prüfen
Common reasons for rejection
- •Negative appraisal (vehicle not in predominantly original condition)
- •The vehicle is less than 30 years old
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Oldtimer zulassen (H-Kennzeichen)?▼
In der Regel ca. 10 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
- Data quality
- 100 %