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.
Description
The vehicle may only be driven or parked on public roads and in public places within the period specified on the number plate. This period may range from two to eleven months.
The desired period is embossed on the number plate and entered in Part I of the registration certificate (vehicle registration document) and Part II of the registration certificate (vehicle title). The registration is valid for full months, commencing on the first day of a month and ending on the last day of that month.
You have the option of reserving a personalised number plate. You also have the option of combining a classic car registration with a seasonal number plate. The number 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-registered, subject to a fee.
Using your online ID function, you can conveniently apply for your seasonal number plate at the same time as your online registration, all from the comfort of your own home.
If you no longer have the PIN for your Online ID function, you can have a new PIN issued at any citizens’ advice centre or apply for one online.
Important note
if the vehicle is sold, this must be reported to the registration authority, regardless of whether the time of sale is within or outside the seasonal licence.
Changing an existing licence plate to a seasonal licence plate is only possible on site.
Requirements
You are registered as having your main residence in Munich.
For legal entities, commercial enterprises and traders: Munich is the place of business (head office or branch)
Internet, technology and user account
- Stable internet connection
- Up-to-date browser, for example Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge
- Identity card with online functionality
- ID App 2 (available from any app store)
- Electronic residence permit (eAT) with the online ID function activated and a PIN (if you need help with activation, please contact the authority responsible for the eAT)
- BayernID or BundID user account or private ELSTER certificate
- If the vehicle is registered to your company: ELSTER business account
- A printer, so that you can ‘drive off straight away’ with the printed provisional registration certificate (valid for up to ten days in Germany)
If you wish to apply for your seasonal number plate in person, you will need to book an appointment. Please read the section ‘Requirements and documents required for the local registration office’ under the ‘Questions and Answers’ heading.
Required documents
- eVB from your motor insurance provider
- IBAN for the direct debit authorisation for motor vehicle tax
- Reservation PIN – if you have reserved a different number plate in advance
If you wish to apply for a seasonal number plate for a vehicle already registered in your name:
- the issued Part I registration certificate (vehicle registration document) with a scratch-off panel for revealing the verification code
- Issued Part II of the registration certificate (vehicle title) with a scratch-off panel to reveal the verification codes
- Existing number plates with a security code (identifiable by the QR code next to the state coat of arms). You will definitely need new number plates, as the seasonal period is added after the existing registration number.
If you wish to apply for a seasonal number plate for a vehicle that is not yet registered in your name, you can do so via one of the links below at the same time as registering or re-registering the vehicle:
Questions & Answers
Requirements:
- You are registered as having your main residence in Munich.
- For legal entities, commercial enterprises, tradespeople: Munich is the place of business (head office or branch office)
Documents required:
- 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 authorised representative may be informed of the vehicle tax circumstances.
- SEPA mandate of the vehicle owner/account holder
- eVB (electronic insurance confirmation for the new insurance period)
- Registration certificate part I (previously vehicle registration document)
- Registration certificate part II (previously vehicle registration document)
- Licence plates (not required if the vehicle has been taken out of service)
- Test report or entry in the vehicle registration certificate regarding a valid general inspection
- For commercial vehicles: safety inspection
Legal basis
Vehicle Registration Ordinance
Road Traffic Licensing Regulations
Contact
KfZ Zulassungsstelle
Appointments
Website
Postal address
KfZ Zulassungsstelle
Eichstätter Straße 2
80686 München
Address
Eichstätter Straße 2
80686 München
By appointment only