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Apply for a historic licence plate for classic cars

Apply for a historic licence plate for classic cars

Vehicles that were first registered at least 30 years ago can receive a classic car licence plate, which is marked with an "H" at the end.

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Description

  • If the vehicle was previously registered or deregistered on a seasonal licence plate, you must present a new eVB (electronic insurance confirmation).
  • From 1 October 2017, you have the option of combining a classic car licence plate with a seasonal licence plate. The licence plate may contain a maximum of two letters and three numbers or one letter and four numbers, which you can reserve online. Any longer combinations must be re-labelled for a fee.
  • If the vehicle is currently registered on a red permanent licence plate for classic cars, you must first revoke this with the authority that issued the licence plate.

Prerequisites

  • You are registered as having your main residence in Munich.
  • For legal entities, commercial enterprises, traders:
    Munich is the place of business (head office or branch)
  • The vehicle was first registered at least 30 years ago.
  • A special classic car certificate (§ 23 StVZO) confirms that the vehicle is in good condition and largely corresponds to its original condition.

Required documents

  • Identity card or passport
  • For legal entities, companies and associations: Extract from the commercial or association register (not older than 3 years from issue) and business registration
  • For minors: Declaration of consent from the legal guardian. If only one parent has parental authority, this must be proven by a custody order or a court judgement
  • In the case of guardianship for "official and administrative matters": Carer's identity card
  • For proxies: written power of attorney (original) as well as ID of the authorised representative (original) and ID of the principal (copy)
  • Declaration of consent from the vehicle owner that the vehicle tax circumstances may be disclosed to the authorised representative.
  • SEPA mandate of the vehicle owner/account holder
  • Registration certificate part I (previously vehicle registration document)
  • Registration certificate part II (previously vehicle registration document)
  • Licence plates
  • Test report on a valid general inspection
  • For commercial vehicles: safety inspection
  • Vintage car certificate in accordance with § 23 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)

Duration & Costs

Fees

From 27,10 Euro

Payment methods available

Legal basis

Vehicle Registration Ordinance
Road Traffic Licensing Regulations

Links & Downloads

Landeshauptstadt München

Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II
Bürgerangelegenheiten
Kraftfahrzeugzulassungs- und
Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

Internet

Phone

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II
Bürgerangelegenheiten
Kraftfahrzeugzulassungs- und
Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

Eichstätter Straße 2
80686 München

Address

Eichstätter Straße 2
80686 München

By appointment only

Directions

Public transport

Related services

Apply for a seasonal licence plate

Vehicles that are not used all year round can be given a seasonal licence plate for a predetermined period of the year.

Apply for/change red permanent licence plate for classic cars

Vintage vehicles that are deregistered can be given a permanent red licence plate. This allows certain journeys to be made (if justified).

Export licence plate

If you want to take your vehicle abroad permanently, you need an export licence plate. This (international registration) can be issued for a maximum of one year.

Licence plate re-stamping

If your licence plates or stamp stickers are damaged, you can have the stickers on your licence plates restamped.

Loss or theft of licence plates

If you have lost one (or both) licence plates or they have been stolen, you must report it to the registration office where your vehicle is registered.

100 km/h sticker for authorised trailers

You can apply for a 100 km/h sticker for trailers if the suitability is proven according to the registration certificate or COC document.

Licence plate

If you want to have certain letters or numbers after the "M" or "MUC" on your licence plate, you can reserve a special number plate in advance.

Apply for a temporary licence plate

Short-term licence plates are national licence plates that are only permitted for test and transfer journeys within Germany. They are valid for a maximum of six days.

Short-term licence plates with foreign vehicle documents

Short-term licence plates are national licence plates that are only permitted for test and transfer journeys within Germany. They are valid for a maximum of 6 days.

Interchangeable licence plate

You can register two vehicles with one interchangeable licence plate in Munich.