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Apply for a seasonal license plate

Registration of a vehicle with a license plate valid only for certain months, e.g., for convertibles, motorhomes, or motorcycles.

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Processing: 3 daysSuccess rate: 95.0 %
Last reviewed: August 02, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    ca. 30–50 € Behörde

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Set the season

    At least 2 months, at most 11 months.

  2. 2

    Application to the registration office

    With the vehicle registration certificate, eVB number, and license plate number.

  3. 3

    Receive license plates with a seasonal designation

    Outside of the season, the license is automatically suspended.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Vehicle owners who use their vehicle only seasonally (e.g., April–October).

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. 3 days

Success rate

approx. 95.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Vehicle used on public roads outside the season (insurance coverage does not apply)
  • Unterlagen nicht vollständig – vor Abgabe Checkliste prüfen

Common reasons for rejection

    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.

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    Questions & Answers

    Wie lange dauert Saisonkennzeichen beantragen?

    In der Regel ca. 3 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

    Freshness & source

    Maintenance
    Continuously reviewed & updated
    Source
    Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
    Data quality
    91 %

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