Vehicle registration plate: Small number plate
Performance specification
When registering a vehicle, it is not uncommon to request a smaller number plate (so-called "US number plate" or light motorcycle number plate).
Which documents are required?
- All documents required for the registration of a vehicle. See vehicle registration: new vehicles
In the event that the granting of an exemption is applied for, the confirmation of an officially recognised expert is necessary that the attachment of normal-sized number plates is either technically not possible due to the structural condition or that a disproportionate effort would be required for the conversion to attach a proper number plate. According to case law, conversion costs of up to 10 per cent of the current value of the vehicle are reasonable.
Special information for - District of Waldeck-FrankenbergThe granting of an exemption is subject to a fee.
Legal basis
What else should I know?
In the event that an exemption has been granted, the vehicle must be presented to the registration authority.
Who do I need to contact?
Contact the registration authority of your district or independent city.