License plates; applying for and reserving a license plate of your choice

For a fee, you can apply for a special license plate or reserve one in advance.

The transfer of a license plate to another vehicle is also a special request license plate, regardless of whether the license plate was previously allocated "as a request" or was in use as a so-called serial license plate.

Please note: You can only receive a special license plate as part of a vehicle registration. Subsequent changes to a license plate combination allocated to a vehicle are only possible for an additional fee.

The registration authorities offer an online service on the Internet. At most registration authorities, you can also reserve or apply for vanity plates in person, in writing or by telephone.

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

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

In addition to the registration fees, there are also fees for selecting the desired license plate (EUR 10.20) and, if applicable, reservation fees (EUR 2.60).

Regional Supplement (Editorially responsible: City of Erlangen)

The desired license plate is reserved for 90 days. If it is necessary to extend the reservation, this can be done by telephone (+ (49) 09131 / 86 - 1616) or in person at the Citizens' Service.

Possible number combinations are :
1 letter + 3 numbers
1 letter + 4 numbers
2 letters + 2 numbers

Shorter combinations, e.g. for motorcycles or US vehicles, only on request.