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Vehicle license plates; applying for a replacement in the event of theft, loss or illegibility
If you have lost your vehicle's license plate, it has been stolen or it is illegible, you must apply for a new license plate.
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Description
If you have lost one or both of your vehicle's license plates, if they have been stolen or if they are no longer legible, a new license plate must be issued. The stolen or lost license plate will not be issued again for at least 10 years and will be marked with a tracing notice.
This is the only way to prevent you from being charged if third parties commit administrative offenses or criminal acts with your old license plates.
You may not operate your vehicle without license plates.
Required documents
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valid identity card or passport
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Registration certificate Part I and II
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Original test report on the last main inspection
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at the request of the registration authority; declaration in lieu of an oath by the vehicle owner
- in case of theft: report the theft to the police
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if necessary still existing number plate
Fees
- The fees are charged according to administrative costs.
- Costs for new license plates
Legal bases
Related issues
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License plates; notification in the event of theft, loss or discovery
If you have lost one or both of your vehicle's license plates, if they have been stolen or if they are no longer legible, a new license plate must be issued.
Status: 09.07.2024
Editorial responsibility Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und Verkehr
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