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Vehicle license plates; application for an export license plate

Appointments for the driver's license authority and vehicle registration authority (only if you come in person)
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  • Brief description

    If you wish to export a vehicle previously registered in Germany or a vehicle that is not registered or has been taken out of service, you will need an export license plate.

  • Description

    Do you want to export a vehicle previously registered in Germany or a vehicle that is not registered or has been taken out of service? Then you need an export license plate.

    Special information for the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district

    Via the online service of the button "Appointment booking for driver's license and vehicle registration authority" you will be forwarded directly to the page where you can select your request and book an appointment.

    You will find the following additional documents under Forms:

    • Power of attorney (vehicle registration by third parties).
    • Sepa direct debit mandate for collection of motor vehicle tax, Augsburg main customs office.

    You will also find the link to the vehicle tax calculator page here.

    The following pages are available under the further links:

    • Vehicle registration.
    • Customs online - General.

  • Prerequisites

    The requirements for registering the vehicle are

    • You must not have any outstanding fees and expenses from previous licensing procedures.
    • You must not have vehicle tax debts of five euros or more.
    • If you want someone to represent you when registering your vehicle, you must give this person a written power of attorney. This must also contain a declaration of consent that the registration authority may inform the authorized person of any outstanding fees and expenses. Your representative must present the power of attorney and identify themselves.
    • The registration authority may require the vehicle to be presented under certain circumstances.
    • The vehicle must have valid proof of the main inspection (HU) and - if necessary - the safety inspection (SP) by the time the export license plate expires.

  • Deadlines

    International approval can be granted for a maximum of one year.

  • Required documents

    Valid ID card or passport

    (unless already indicated on the ID) Official proof of residential address

    (if represented by an agent: additionally

    ) Written power of attorney, valid ID card or passport of the authorized person

    (for legal entities/companies

    : Extract from the commercial register, business registration, or extract from the association register

    : Vehicle registration certificate (Parts I and II) or vehicle registration card and title

    : Insurance confirmation for vehicles intended for export

    : Inspection report from the most recent general inspection (TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS, GTS, FSP)

    If required (trucks, trailers, buses): Proof of the most recent safety inspection (SP)

    SEPA direct debit authorization for vehicle tax

    If you do not have a permanent residence in Germany and cannot provide SEPA bank account information when registering a vehicle intended for export, the motor vehicle tax must be paid before the export license plate is issued. You can do this at any customs office.
    Special information for the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district

    The following may also be requested:

    • Proof of ownership, purchase contract
    • Vehicle must be driven up

  • Forms

    Special information for the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district

  • Costs

    Fees are charged according to administrative costs (from EUR 31.40).

    Note: Costs for license plates are not included in the fees.

  • Legal basis

  • Further links

    Special information for the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district

  • Procedure

    You must apply for the export license at the appropriate registration authority.

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