Apply for a classic car licence plate

Classic cars can be vehicles that were first registered 30 years ago or earlier. Such vehicles, which largely correspond to their original condition and are in good condition, are motor vehicle cultural assets. Classic cars are often not intended for everyday use. However, there are historic vehicles with which you can take part in road traffic without restrictions. These vehicles have an "H" in the last position of the licence plate, which stands for "historic".

An H licence plate is associated with various advantages for you, for example

• Tax relief
• Insurance benefits
• different regulations in environmental zones

The registration authority will issue you with the H licence plate when you apply for a registration for a classic car. If you already have a registered vehicle and it is 30 years old, you can apply for a simple licence plate change.

When applying for registration, you must submit an expert opinion from an officially recognised expert on the classification of your vehicle as a classic car. A general inspection (HU) is also carried out as part of this report.

You must also affix the licence plates to classic cars in accordance with the legal requirements. Exceptions to the design and affixing of licence plates must be legally permissible or entered in the registration certificate part I.