North vehicle registration

Apply for a red license plate for test, trial and transfer drives

Prerequisites

• The company headquarters is in Hamburg.
• The craft or trade must actually be practiced.
• The parking spaces are located in Hamburg.
• The person responsible must appear in person to receive instruction on how to use the red license plates.
• The person responsible has a valid driving license.

Documents required

• identity card or passport
• business registration (not older than 4 weeks)
• Commercial register extract for companies (not older than 3 months)
• electronic insurance confirmation -eVB Code- for red license plates (available from the car insurance company),
• Certificate of good conduct (feature O to be applied for at the registration authority for official purposes).
• Proof of parking space for three parking spaces (e.g. rental agreement with the landowner)
• appointment confirmation

Please note

• Processing takes place exclusively at the Hamburg-Nord location.
• For transporting vehicles abroad, it's always best to check the regulations in the respective country beforehand. If in doubt, an export license plate is recommended.

Deadlines

There are no specific deadlines.

Procedure

• Book an appointment online (also for picking up license plates).
  • On our website, select the category "Red license plates (not private)"
  • Then book "Application for red license plates for dealers"
  • You will receive an email. Confirm your reservation using the link in the email.
• Please bring all necessary documents and the appointment confirmation with you to your appointment at the LBV North location.
• Scan the QR code on your appointment confirmation using the scanner on site.
• Take a seat in the waiting area. You will be called by your call number.
• Your request is being processed.

Processing time

Your request will be dealt with directly on site.

Fees

192-220 EUR. The exact amount of the fee can only be determined on site by submitting the complete documents.

Legal remedies

Objection to a negative decision

Legal basis

§ 41 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)


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