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Apply for a classic car license plate

If your vehicle is more than 30 years old, you can apply for a classic car license plate.

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Detailed description

You can drive vehicles that are over 30 years old with a classic car license plate. These license plates end with the letter H (for historic). With a classic car license plate, you enjoy tax benefits, among other things.
There are different license plates for classic cars:

  • Regular historic license plate (black license plate)
  • Red license plate for classic cars (Not for daily use, but only for short trips to participate in traditional events (e.g., classic car meets). For more information about this license plate, see red license plates.)
 

Information

Prerequisites

  • Her main residence is in Hamburg.
  • Your vehicle is at least 30 years old and has been recognized as a classic car.

Documents required

  • valid identity card, electronic residence permit (eAT) or passport with current confirmation of registration
  • Electronic insurance confirmation as an eVB code (available from your car insurance company)
  • Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
  • Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document) or deregistration certificate
  • If no registration certificates have been issued yet, foreign registration documents and original purchase contract, if applicable
  • Classic car appraisal
  • Certificate of inspection of the main vehicle inspection (TÜV)
  • for the payment of vehicle tax, an original SEPA combined mandate for direct debit
    (If the tax is to be paid not by the owner himself but by a so-called willing third party, a copy of the willing third party's identity card must be submitted.)
  • Appointment confirmation

Additionally, if another person submits the application on your behalf:

  • Original power of attorney with a legible color copy of the principal's ID card
  • Original ID of the authorized representative

Additionally for companies or associations:

  • Proof of legal authority (e.g., an extract from the commercial register or an extract from the association register)

Additionally, when applying for red license plates for classic cars:

  • Current certificate of good conduct (not older than 3 months) feature O for official purposes, to be applied for at the registration authority

Please note

If you already have a registered vehicle and it turns 30 years old, you can apply for a license plate change.


The classic car license plate can be combined with a seasonal license plate. This combination of letters and numbers may not exceed 8 characters in total.

Deadlines

You can only apply for a classic car license plate if your vehicle is at least 30 years old.

Procedure

  • Book an appointment online.
    • On our website for booking appointments, select the category "Vehicle registration"
    • To apply for red license plates, book "Application for red license plates for classic cars"
    • You apply for the black H license plate as part of the normal registration process. If you want to apply for a black license plate for a registered vehicle, select "Change of vehicle documents - technical modification."
    • You will receive an email. Confirm your reservation using the link in the email.
  • Bring all necessary documents and the appointment confirmation with you to your appointment at the LBV.
  • Scan the QR code on your appointment confirmation using the scanner on site.
  • Take a seat in the waiting area. You will be called by your call number.
  • Your request is being processed.
  • If you wish to apply for red license plates, you must appear in person to receive training on how to use them. If the keeper and owner of the vehicle are not the same person, you must state who the vehicle is to be registered to.

Processing time

Processing is usually immediate.

Fees

The fees are:


  • for regular vintage car license plates: between EUR 26.30 and EUR 50.00

  • for red vintage car license plates: between 120.00 EUR and 150.00 EUR


The exact amount can only be determined on-site based on the complete documentation. This is based on the Fee Schedule for Measures in Road Traffic (GebOSt).

Payment methods available

  • Girocard

Legal remedies

Section 2, sentence 1, number 22 of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)





Section 10 paragraph 1 of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)





§ 23 Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)




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Last updated: 07.09.2025