Apply for a red vehicle licence plate (07 plate) for classic cars participating in events

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Would you like to take part in an event with a classic car or carry out a test, transfer or workshop drive? Then you can apply for a red classic car licence plate for these trips.

  • Service description

    If you are taking part in an event with your vehicle where the focus is on the presentation and care of historic vehicles, you can apply for a red classic car licence plate for your classic car. An operating licence and registration for the vehicle are not required. You can also use the red classic car licence plate for the following cases:

    • Test and transfer drives,
    • Workshop visits and
    • Trips for refuelling and exterior cleaning.

    The red classic car licence plate is therefore an alternative to the H licence plate for the special occasions mentioned above. Everyday driving is not permitted with this licence plate.

    The red classic car licence plate consists of a distinguishing number plate and an identification number that always begins with "07". The red classic car licence plate is an interchangeable licence plate. This means that you can register several historic vehicles with one licence plate and drive them alternately. However, you may not use several vehicles at the same time.

    In addition to the red classic car licence plate, you will also receive a vehicle registration booklet. You must carry this with you on every journey. You must keep continuous records of all journeys in a logbook. You must note the following:

    • Day of the journey, its start and end,
    • the driver of the vehicle (surname, first name) with address,
    • Type and manufacturer of the vehicle,
    • the chassis number and
    • the route.

    You can make the entries after the journeys. You do not have to carry the logbook with you.

  • Procedure

    To classify a vehicle as a classic car, you must present an expert opinion from an officially recognised expert or inspector or test engineer from an officially recognised inspection organisation.

    You can then apply for the red classic car licence plate (07 licence plate).

  • Responsible office

    Local licensing office

  • Which documents are required?

    • Passport with current registration confirmation or identity card
    • Vintage car certificate according to §23 StVZO
    • Insurance confirmation (eVB number)
    • Registration certificate part I (registration certificate), if available and registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document), if available

    additionally in case of representation:

    • written authorisation
    • Identity card or passport with current registration confirmation of the authorised representative

    for companies:

    • natural persons: Business registration
    • legal entities: Business registration and extract from the commercial register
    • Partnership under civil law (GbR): Partnership agreement and authorisation of the authorised signatories according to the agreement

  • What fees are incurred?

    The fees are calculated according to the nationally applicable "Gebührenordnung für Maßnahmen im Straßenverkehr (GebOSt)" and usually amount to over €200.

    The fees do not include the cost of licence plates.

  • Processing time

    The processing time depends on the completeness of all documents.

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    Lawsuit

  • Applications / Forms

    The licensing authority has the necessary forms in stock.

  • What else should I know?

    It is not mandatory to apply for a classic car licence plate, as the vehicle can also be used on the road after registration.

  • Short text

    • To participate in classic car exhibitions, vehicle owners can apply for a red classic car licence plate (07 licence plate) for their vehicle
    • Operating licence or approval is not required
    • The red classic car licence plate also allows the following journeys:
      • Test drives
      • Transfer journeys
      • Workshop trips
      • Trips for refuelling and exterior cleaning
    • In addition to the licence plate number, the vehicle owner also receives a vehicle registration booklet, which he or she must carry with him or her on every journey
    • Keeping a driver's logbook is mandatory

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