Short-term license plates
The validity period is a maximum of 6 days from the date of assignment.
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You want to transfer a vehicle ...
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within Germany or to an EU country,
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or test it during test drives,
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or present it at the TÜV.
The vehicle must be deregistered.
Required documents:
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Registration certificate Part I (ZB I / vehicle registration document) - Original or copy
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and/or Registration certificate Part II (ZB II / vehicle title) - Original or copy
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TÜV proof – Original or copy (separate or on the vehicle registration document)
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Identity card
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Electronic insurance confirmation – eVB code for short-term license plates
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Form: Application for short-term license plates
Exception
The main inspection has expired. In this case, you can only apply for the short-term license plate at the vehicle's location. The first trip must then go to the nearest inspection station. This can be in the local registration district or an adjacent district.
Special case, ...
if your primary residence is abroad
and you authorize a third party to register:
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Form "Registration of an authorized recipient"
