Change a Vehicle Registration Plate (Kraftfahrzeugkennzeichen) by Request

• Short license plate combinations Short license plate combinations are assigned by the registration authority (Zulassungsbehörde) only on a case-by-case basis. This is generally done only for vehicles that, due to their design, do not have room for larger combinations. Such requests cannot be accommodated through online reservation. If you have questions on this topic, please contact the Zulassungsbehörde Berlin (Berlin registration authority) directly. • Seasonal and vintage vehicle license plates For seasonal and vintage vehicle (Oldtimer) license plates, the combination of numbers and letters may not exceed a total of 5 characters. The letter series HJ, KZ, NS, SA and SS are generally not available. • Possible license plate combinations for motorcycles and light motorcycles • 1 letter and 3 digits • 1 letter and 4 digits • 2 letters and 2 digits • 2 letters and 3 digits • Possible license plate combinations for cars and trucks • 1 letter and 4 digits • 2 letters and 3 digits • 2 letters and 4 digits • Possible license plate combinations for three- and four-wheeled vehicles (vehicle classes L5e and L7e) and vehicles exempt from registration (e.g. E-KKR) • 1 letter and 4 digits • 2 letters and 3 digits: in each case when using license plates measuring 280x200 mm • 2 letters and 4 digits: in each case when using single-row license plates (520x110 mm)

• Application to change the license plate (Kennzeichen) • Identity card (Personalausweis) or passport with registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung) (or an officially certified copy) • if applicable, an informal power of attorney, including the identity document of the person granting the power of attorney - unless it is a notarized power of attorney - and the identity document of the authorized representative • Extract from the commercial register (Handelsregister) (original or certified copy) service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/327144/ for companies • Trade registration (Gewerbeanmeldung) (original or certified copy) for companies • Extract from the register of associations (Vereinsregister), original or certified copy for associations • written consent and identity card of both parents/legal guardians for minor vehicle owners • Vehicle registration document (Fahrzeugschein) / registration certificate part I (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I) • Vehicle title (Fahrzeugbrief) / registration certificate part II (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II) / for vehicles exempt from registration, the operating permit (Betriebserlaubnis) • previous license plate(s) • Proof of a valid main inspection (Hauptuntersuchung) pursuant to § 29 StVZO HU test report: submission of the test report on the last main inspection is only required if the due date of the next main inspection (HU) is not evident from the vehicle registration document or registration certificate part I. • if applicable, printout of the confirmation of the online reservation

• Antrag auf Änderung des Kennzeichens (application to change the license plate) www.berlin.de/labo/_assets/kraftfahrzeugwesen/ersatz_ausstel • Einverständniserklärung für Zulassung auf Minderjährige (declaration of consent for vehicle registration to a minor) www.berlin.de/labo/mobilitaet/kfz-zulassung/einverstaendnise

The fee is based on the Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (fee schedule for road traffic measures), as amended, and amounts, in the most favorable case, to EUR 31.80. Please note that this fee may be higher depending on the individual case - this depends on the specific application submitted. The production of the license plates is not a service provided by the Kfz-Zulassungsbehörde Berlin (Berlin vehicle registration authority). No information can be given about any separately incurred costs.

• Fahrzeug-Zulassungsverordnung (FZV, Vehicle Registration Ordinance) § 9 para. 4 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fzv_2023/__9.html • Kfz-Zulassungsvoraussetzungsgesetz (FzZulGebEinfG BE, Berlin Act on Requirements for Vehicle Registration Fees) § 1 gesetze.berlin.de/perma?j=FzZulGebEinfG_BE_!_1 • Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt, Fee Schedule for Road Traffic Measures), Annex to § 1 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgebo_2011/anlage.html

• Reserve vehicle registration plate (service) service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/121484/

Die Dienstleistung kann bei der Zulassungsbehörde (vehicle registration authority), an den Standorten Berlin-Lichtenberg und Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, in Anspruch genommen werden. This service can be used at the Zulassungsbehörde (vehicle registration authority), at the Berlin-Lichtenberg and Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg locations. • Subject to available capacity, further appointments at short notice are released daily. Regular checking of the appointment platform is therefore recommended.