Interchangeable License Plates

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Do you own two vehicles of the same vehicle class that you don't need to use at the same time?

Then the interchangeable license plate might be of interest to you.


What are the advantages of the interchangeable license plate?

If your motor vehicle liability insurance offers a cheaper rate for the registration of the two vehicles with interchangeable license plates compared to regular registrations, you can save on insurance premiums. You should clarify this in advance with your motor vehicle liability insurance.
Both vehicles must be fully taxed. There is no tax advantage.


The license plates

Both license plates consist of a common part, e.g., GM-TY 10,
and a vehicle-specific part, usually 1 and 2.
When combined, this results in the two license plates GM-TY 101 and GM-TY 102.
The vehicle-specific part of the plate remains on the respective vehicle.

The plates must have the same dimensions.
Both parts must always be securely mounted.
Attachment using adhesive tape, magnets, string, etc., is not permitted.

No personalized license plate is possible.


Interchangeable license plates are only available for the following vehicle classes:

  • M1: Passenger cars

  • L: Two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicles as well as light four-wheeled vehicles

  • O1: Trailers with a total mass of up to 750 kg

Appointment Booking

Book an appointment for two registrations, according to your vehicle documents, e.g., one re-registration and one re-licensing.

Required documents:

  • Complete vehicle documents for both vehicles

  • Valid periodic vehicle inspection for each

  • Identification card

  • 2 eVB numbers for interchangeable license plates

  • 2 SEPA mandates

Online services

Your way to us:

Road Traffic Office Registration Office (Main Office)

Kölner Straße 235
51645 Gummersbach-Niederseßmar

Service Hours

Monday

07:15 AM - 12:15 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday

07:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Wednesday

07:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Thursday

07:15 AM - 12:15 PM
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Friday

07:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Appointment required!

If you have any questions, please use the online contact form.

Email: amt36@obk.de
Phone: 02261 88-3633

Available by phone on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.