Kraftfahrzeugkennzeichen; Beantragung eines Ausfuhrkennzeichens

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.

• valid identity card or passport

  official proof of the address of residence, if not shown on the passport

• in case of representation: additionally

  written power of attorney, valid identity card or passport of the authorized person

• for legal entities/companies

  Trade register excerpt or business registration or association register excerpt

• Registration certificate Part I and Part II or vehicle registration document and vehicle title
• Confirmation of insurance for export vehicles
• Test report on the last general inspection (TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS, GTS, FSP)
• if required (truck, trailer, bus): proof of the last safety test (SP)
• SEPA mandate for collection of vehicle tax

  If you do not have a permanent residence in Germany and are unable to provide SEPA bank details when registering a vehicle intended for export, the vehicle tax must be paid before the export license plate is issued. You can do this at any customs payment office.

The prerequisites for registering the vehicle are

• You must not have any outstanding fees and expenses from previous registration processes.
• You must not have any vehicle tax debts of five euros or more.
• If someone is to represent you when registering your vehicle, you must give this person written authorization. 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.

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

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

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