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Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You will find the link under "Further information" - Online service".

Pure battery electric vehicles, externally rechargeable hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles can receive an e-license plate upon application.

The application can be submitted as part of the online registration within the registration or transfer within the I-Kfz stage 4.

If it is not possible for the registration authority to clearly assign the vehicle, an expert opinion from a testing organization or a manufacturer's certificate must be submitted as suitable proof.

Externally chargeable hybrid vehicles may have carbon dioxide emissions of no more than 50g/km and must have a minimum range with purely electric drive of 30 km (40 km from 01.01.2018).

Since 01.10.2017, the E license plate can also be assigned as a seasonal license plate.

What documents do I need?

  • For vehicles already registered:

    - Registration Certificate Part I
    - Registration Certificate Part II
    - EC Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
    - License plates

  • in case of representation with written power of attorney

    Additionally: identity card or passport of the authorized person

  • if registered to companies

    additionally:
    - Current and valid business registration and, if available, current and valid excerpt from the commercial register (also as a copy)
    - Power of attorney, if the person authorized to dispose does not personally submit the application on site

  • Vehicle is to be registered with E-plates or transferred to Bremen:
    • EC certificate of conformity (COC)

    Please refer to the corresponding service descriptions for the further documents required for admission or transfer.

  • Valid identity card, passport or electronic residence permit (eAT) as well as the original national passport of the vehicle owner applying for the permit