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License plate, red license plate

Red license plates are issued to reliable motor vehicle dealers or motor vehicle workshops (not self-help workshops) for a limited period. These red license plates can be used for vehicles that are not registered for test drives, test drives or transfers.

Important notes

Prerequisites

  • Headquarters is Hamburg
  • The craft or trade must actually be exercised.
  • The pitches are located in Hamburg
  • The person responsible must appear in person because of the instruction on how to use the red license plates
  • the person responsible has a valid driver's license

Documents required

  • ID card or passport
  • Business registration (not older than 4 weeks)
  • Excerpt from the commercial register for companies
  • electronic confirmation of insurance -eVB code- for red license plates (available from motor vehicle insurance),
  • Certificate of good conduct (feature O to be applied for from 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 transfer trips abroad, you should inform yourself in advance about the regulations in the respective country. In case of doubt, an export license plate is recommended for the transfer.

Appointment booking (also applies to picking up the license plate)

  1. Visit the website to book an appointment (see link below)
  2. Select the service group: Red license plates (commercial customers)
  3. Select the service: Apply for red license plates for dealers
  4. Use location selection to display appointments at a specific location
    Use the date picker to find the next available date regardless of your location
  5. Select a free appointment (date and time) in the calendar displayed
  6. Enter your name and email address to book.
  7. You will receive an email, please confirm the appointment.

You will then receive a confirmation of the appointment. Please bring this with you to the appointment.

Deadlines

The allocation is only limited to one year. Before this period has expired, the application for an extension can be submitted.

Procedure & Fees

Fees

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

Legal notes

Legal basis

Section 16 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)

Downloads & Links

Enlarge map

Address and contact information

Opening hours

Appointments can only be made from Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Facility info

Mensch in einem Rollstuhl Accessible
Posthaus Mailbox
Photo booth

You can find sign embossers on site.


A photo booth is available.


QR codes for appointment confirmations can be scanned as long as the display of your mobile device is not cracked or otherwise damaged.

Public transport

Bus 292 Tarpen

Public Service Disclaimer

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