Vehicle license plates; applying for a classic car license plate

A motor vehicle that was first put on the road thirty years or more ago, i.e. was registered, may be driven with a red license plate exclusively for participation in such events that serve the presentation of vintage vehicles and the maintenance of motor vehicle cultural assets in accordance with the provisions of § 43 of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV).

It is also possible to carry out test and transfer drives. The license plates are also allocated for use on different vehicles. As with dealer license plates, a maximum of two plates are issued per identification number.

A special vehicle registration certificate is filled out for the vehicles by the registration authority if the requirements are met. When carrying out such trips, the vehicle must comply with the provisions of the StVZO, but does not require registration and therefore no operating license. The vehicle is also not subject to regular vehicle monitoring. Before the vehicle license is issued, an expert opinion in accordance with § 23 StVZO on the classic car status must be submitted. Red license plates for classic cars are issued on a personal basis.

This is to be distinguished from the registration of the individual vehicle with a historic license plate (H license plate). Such a vehicle must also have been registered for the first time at least 30 years ago, but requires an operating license in addition to the certificate in accordance with § 23 StVZO.

A vehicle registered in this way also serves to maintain the vehicle's cultural heritage, but has no restrictions with regard to its intended use. The vehicle is also subject to regular vehicle inspections.

Once a vehicle has received an H license plate for the first time, applications can also be submitted digitally for all subsequent registration processes.

You can access the internet-based processes on the portal of your licensing authority. You will also find further information there.

Information on the online procedures of the licensing authorities can be found under "Further links".

If you need to make an appointment in person, click on "Make an appointment for the driver's license and vehicle registration authority" to go directly to the page where you can select your request and make an appointment.

You will find the following templates among the forms:

• Power of attorney (for the registration of a motor vehicle).
• Applications for tax exemption/reduction.
• Sepa direct debit mandate for collection of vehicle tax, Augsburg main customs office
• Notification for VAT purposes when importing a motor vehicle
• Vehicle tax calculator
• Declaration of consent for admission to minors.
• Declaration of consent for vehicle registration in a civil law partnership (GbR).

In the further links you will find direct references to the website of the vehicle registration authority and the customs website.

• Declaration of consent for vehicle registration in a civil law partnership (GbR)
• Declaration of consent for motor vehicle Registration for minors
• Motor vehicle. Registration - Power of attorney

  For the registration of a motor vehicle.

• Vehicle tax calculator
• Notification for VAT purposes when importing a motor vehicle
• Sepa direct debit mandate for collection of vehicle tax, Augsburg main customs office

Registration fees for the allocation of the red license plate amount to a maximum of EUR 205 and EUR 10.20 for the vehicle registration booklet.

The fee for the allocation of a classic car license plate is EUR 30.00 (plus EUR 10.20 if applicable).

Plus the fees of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (EUR 0.60 - 3.80) and for document seals used (EUR 0.30 each). The registration authority may also charge for postage costs incurred.

The motor vehicle tax is EUR 191.73; for motorcycles EUR 46.02 per year.

• § Section 10 (1) of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)

  Special features

• § Section 2 sentence 1 no. 22 Ordinance on the Registration of Vehicles for Road Traffic (Vehicle Registration Ordinance - FZV)

  Definitions

• § Section 23 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)

  Expert opinion for the classification of a vehicle as a classic car

• § Section 43 Ordinance on the Registration of Vehicles for Road Traffic (Vehicle Registration Ordinance - FZV)

  Trips to participate in events for classic cars

• Vehicle registration topic page

  Central information page of the vehicle registration authority

• Online procedure of the vehicle registration authorities in Bavaria
• Tax concessions/exemptions Motor vehicle tax for private individuals

  Customs Online - Information and applications for vehicle tax for private individuals

• Customs

  Information on importing vehicles and vehicle tax

• Motor vehicle; application for deregistration
• Motor vehicle; application for new registration
• Motor vehicle; information on vehicle registration
• Vehicle license plates; information