License plates: Reserve a license plate
Service description
Do you want a specific combination of letters or numbers for your license plate, for example
- a name abbreviation,
- the abbreviation of your company,
- a date of birth or marriage or
- Would you like an "old license plate" for your vehicle that is available again in your district together with a specific identification number?
For a fee, you can apply for a license plate of your choice or reserve one in advance.
If you would like to use the license plate number of your deregistered vehicle again later in the same administrative district, you can have the identification number reserved for a certain period of time for a fee and apply again in connection with the re-registration or registration of another vehicle. A reservation of the desired license plate expires if you move a deregistered vehicle. Please contact the registration authority beforehand.
Attention:
- Subsequent changes to a license plate combination assigned to a vehicle are only possible for an additional fee.
- A license plate reserved in another registration district cannot be taken to the new registration district when moving.
Note: The registration authorities will try to comply with your wishes. However, you have no legal entitlement to a license plate of your choice.
Special information for - City of Idar-ObersteinReservation of license plates:
https://kfzonline.ekom21.de/kfzonline.public/start.html?oe=00.00.07.134100
Procedure
At most registration authorities, you can reserve or apply for vanity plates in person, in writing or by telephone. Many registration authorities also offer an online service on the Internet.
Note: You can find out how long your license plate will be reserved for you directly from the relevant office.
What fees apply?
In addition to the fees for admission, you will incur fees based on administrative expenses for
- License plate number: EUR 10,20
- Reservation: EUR 2,60
Note: If you opt for an "old license plate" with several distinguishing signs in an administrative district, you only have to pay a license plate fee if you also want a specific alpha-numeric combination.
Please note: An additional electronic query is required to determine whether the desired identification number can be allocated by the registration authority. The fees therefore also apply if your desired license plate number is not available.
The additional fee is also charged when reserving or reissuing a license plate that has already been issued at an earlier date.
Legal basis