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 operated or parked on public roads and places for the period specified on the licence plate, which can be between two and eleven months.

The desired period is stamped on the licence plate and entered in the registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document). The registration is valid for full months and begins on the first day of a month and ends on the last day of a month.

you have the option of reserving a special licence plate. You also 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.

With your online ID function, you can apply for your seasonal licence plate online from the comfort of your own home.

If you no longer have your PIN for your online licence function, you can have a new PIN issued at any Citizens Office or apply online.

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 registration period.

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 office)

Internet, technology and user account

  • stable internet connection
  • up-to-date browser, for example Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge
  • ID card with online function
  • ID card app 2 (available in every app store)
  • electronic residence permit (eAT) with activated online ID function and pin (if you need help with activation, please contact the office responsible for the eAT)
  • BayernID or BundID user account or private ELSTER certificate
  • the vehicle is registered to your company: ELSTER company account
  • Printer to be able to "drive off immediately" with the printed provisional registration certificate (for up to ten days in Germany)

If you would like to apply for your seasonal licence plate on site, you will need an appointment. Please read the section "Requirements and necessary documents for the local registration office" under the heading "Questions and answers".

Required documents

  • eVB from your motor insurance company
  • IBAN for the direct debit authorisation for vehicle tax
  • Reservation pin - if you have reserved a different licence plate in advance

Would you like to apply for a seasonal licence plate for the vehicle already registered to you?

  • allocated registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document) with scratch-off field for scratching off the verification code
  • allocated registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document) with scratch-off field for scratching off the verification codes
  • previous licence plates with security code (can be recognised by the QR code next to the state emblem)
    You will need new licence plates in any case, as the seasonal period comes after the previous identification number.

If you would like to apply for a seasonal licence plate for a vehicle that is not yet registered to you, you can apply for this via one of the following links at the same time as registering / re-registering:

Duration & Costs

Processing time

The online application usually only takes a few minutes. After payment, you will receive documents for immediate download. You must download these.

To be able to drive off immediately, you must print out the temporary registration certificate and place it behind your windscreen so that it is clearly legible. This is valid for 10 days from the date of the online registration application. In this case, you will receive your documents (ZBI, ZBII, stamp stickers) within the next 10 days.

If it is not possible to "drive off immediately", you will receive your documents within the next 3 days.

Please make sure that your contact details are correct. If there are any discrepancies or queries, the registration office will contact you in any case.

Fees

on-site fee (cash payment, EC card possible):
From 30,00 Euro

All other fees depend on the basic type of registration process (if the vehicle is not yet registered to you).
These can be found in the respective service description.

Payment methods available

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

Landeshauptstadt München

Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II
Bürgerangelegenheiten
Kraftfahrzeugzulassungs- und
Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

Appointment

Make appointment

Internet

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

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