Apply for an emissions sticker
Issuance of the fine-particulate emissions sticker (green/yellow/red) for entry into low-emission zones.
How to proceed
- 1
Visit the vehicle registration office, TÜV/DEKRA, a car repair shop, or the municipal office
Please bring your Certificate of Registration, Part I.
- 2
Have the vehicle's emissions class checked
Depends on the registration date and engine emission standard.
- 3
Obtain the sticker and display it prominently in the vehicle
The interior behind the windshield.
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
In person or by post
Common mistakes
- • Sticker obtained from an unauthorized source
- • Incorrect emission class selected
Common reasons for rejection
- • The vehicle does not meet the minimum emissions standard (Euro 4 for the green sticker)
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owners who wish to drive their vehicles into low-emission zones.
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. 90.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Sticker obtained from an unauthorized source
- •Incorrect emission class selected
Common reasons for rejection
- •The vehicle does not meet the minimum emissions standard (Euro 4 for the green sticker)
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.