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§ 45 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
Annex 4 Section 8 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)

If you want to transport a vehicle abroad, you need an export license plate.

If you want to take a vehicle abroad, you will need an export license plate. The license plate is only valid for the period requested and generally for a maximum of one month, provided that the vehicle insurance and the last general inspection are also valid for that period. Otherwise, the validity is shortened accordingly.
In justified individual cases, the license plate can also be applied for for a longer period. This can be clarified on site at the LBV.
From the beginning of the requested period, vehicle tax must also be paid.

To apply for an export license, you need the following documents:

• a valid original identity card or passport (with current confirmation of registration, provided that the residence is in Germany)
• an insurance certificate for export license plates (only issued in paper form)
• the registration certificate part I (vehicle registration)
• the registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
• the valid inspection certificate of the main inspection (HU), if an inspection was already required for the first time, see if necessary the approval certificate part I;
• if the vehicle is still registered: the registration number (number plates)
• a debit card
• the appointment confirmation

Additionally, if the vehicle owner does not submit the application personally:

• a legibly completed power of attorney in the original and a legible color copy of the identity card (from the identity card or passport) of the principal
• the authorized representative's ID in the original
• Original SEPA mandate of the principal for the collection of vehicle tax, if necessary with an account holder who differs from the applicant (if the tax is not to be paid by the owner himself, but by a so-called third party willing to pay, a copy of the third party's ID card is required for this .)

additionally for companies:

• Proof of company in the form of an extract from the commercial register, business registration or extract from the register of associations (for associations)

additionally for new vehicles:

• CoC paper or EEC certificate of conformity

For applicants residing within Germany
A place of residence within Germany is required to apply for an export license.

For applicants residing outside of Germany
If you do not have a place of residence in Germany, you will need an authorized recipient who must be registered in Hamburg. The authorized recipient (natural person) can accept notifications from the LBV on your behalf. He must be present in person when the export license is applied for.

The fees range between EUR 30.00 and EUR 70.00. The exact amount can only be determined on site after the complete documents have been submitted. The fees are based on the fee schedule for measures in road traffic (GebOSt).

• Book an appointment online.
• Bring all necessary documents with you.
• Your request will be processed on site.

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Export abroad
If you want to export your vehicle abroad, we recommend that you deregister it in Germany beforehand. You can find all further information on exporting abroad under "Links".
Appointment booking

• Visit our website to book an appointment (link below).
• Select the category: Vehicle registration
• Then select: Application for export license plate
• Follow the steps to reserve an appointment.
• You will receive an email. Confirm your reserved appointment using the link in the email.
• You will receive an appointment confirmation. Bring this with you to your appointment.

If direct debit authorization is not possible for the payment of vehicle tax, no authorization can be granted. However, a SEPA combined mandate for the direct debit procedure has also been permitted for foreign accounts since February 1, 2014.
In addition, the State Transport Authority (LBV) reserves the right to carry out an identity check of the vehicle in individual cases. In this case, the vehicle must be presented to the LBV.

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• Markings for export abroad
• valid for a maximum of one month during the requested period
• Vehicle insurance and last general inspection must be valid for a corresponding length of time
• Longer periods only possible after individual agreement on site with the LBV
• from the beginning of the requested period payment of vehicle tax

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