Our employees only speak German in the office and on the phone.

Online - Reserve a license plate

Please note that you can also use our online service for the desired service. You will find the link under "Online Service" or by clicking on the "Complete online" button.

When a license plate is allocated, a combination of letters and numbers is usually assigned over which you have no influence.

  • Basic information

    However, if a special combination of letters and numbers is desired, such a license plate can be requested as a vanity plate within the limits of availability.

  • Procedure

    A vanity plate can be reserved or registered in person, in writing or by telephone, or as an online service via the Internet.

    Apply online:

    • Use the link under "Online Service" - "Online vehicle registration - i-Kfz" or via the "Complete online" button.
    • You must then take note of the data protection information and click on "Continue".
    • You will then be taken to a selection menu. Select the 3rd item "Reserve license plate / extend reservation" and click on "Continue".
    • In the next step, you can choose whether you want to reserve a new license plate or extend an existing license plate reservation.
    • Now select whether you are applying as a private or commercial person.
    • Then enter the required data.
    • In the next step, you can select the vehicle and license plate type.

    More information

    There is no legal claim to the allocation of a desired license plate.

  • Competent Department

  • Online Services

  • Fees / Costs

    10,20 EUR The fee is only paid when the vehicle is registered.
    2,60 EUR additionally for advance reservation.
    The fee is only paid when the vehicle is registered.
    Please note: If you use the online service, payment is only possible by credit card.

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    90 days A stored reservation will be deleted if the license plate is not retrieved within 90 days or a renewal is requested by phone or in person at the DMV within that time.

  • Legal Bases

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 10.11.2025

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