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Export license plate in Stadt Cottbus

Do you want to export a vehicle abroad? ZAPP explains all official steps, requirements, and documents to obtain an export license plate (customs plate with red stripe) at the registration office in Stadt Cottbus (Brandenburg).

🚗 Structure of an Export License Plate (Customs Plate)

The export license plate for Stadt Cottbus features a white background with a red stripe on the right margin displaying the day, month, and year of expiry.

CB
Wappen von Brandenburg
128 A
240826
▲CITY CODECB
▲OFFICIAL SEALBrandenburg
▲IDENTIFICATION NUMBER128 A
▲EXPIRY DATE (DAY / MONTH / YEAR)24 / 08 / 26
Documents

Required Documents:

  • ID card or passport with registration certificate (for residence abroad: authorized recipient with German residence + ID)
  • Export insurance confirmation (yellow card / export eVB) – No eVB yet? Compare & get code instantly →
  • Registration certificate Part I (Fahrzeugschein) in original
  • Registration certificate Part II (Fahrzeugbrief) in original
  • Proof of valid main inspection (HU/TÜV report in original)
  • SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax (from an EU bank account)
  • Presentation of the vehicle on site for identity verification (VIN check)
  • Previous license plates (if vehicle is still registered)
Costs

Fee: approx. €33.00 to €50.00 (plus plate costs, export insurance & pro-rata vehicle tax)

The fees are based on the fee schedule for road traffic measures (GebOSt) and may vary slightly depending on the registration office and effort.

Next steps
  1. Reservation of an appointment at the registration office Stadt Cottbus – see appointment reservation Stadt Cottbus
  2. Preparation of documents – see documents
  3. A personal visit to the registration office Stadt Cottbus.
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Plate embossing & allocation directly on site

Official procedure at the registration office in Stadt Cottbus

Since the registration authority in Stadt Cottbus assigns the specific number combination and expiry date (in the red field) during your appointment, export plates are embossed directly after allocation on site. Bring all documents (export eVB, ZB I & II, HU report) and present the vehicle in person.

Show office info & address

If your questions could not be answered, you can reach the staff of the registration office Stadt Cottbus directly:

Information
Address

Stadt Cottbus

Opening Hours
Monday:closed
Tuesday:13:00-18:00
Wednesday:geschlossen
Thursday:closed
Friday:08:30-12:00
Saturday:closed
Sunday:closed

Frequently Asked Questions(6)

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The period of validity can be flexibly selected from at least 9 days to a maximum of 12 months (1 year). The expiry date is stamped on the right side of the plate in the red field. Important: The TÜV main inspection must be valid at least as long as the export registration.

Nearby

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