What is the difference between an export plate and a temporary plate?

An export license plate (customs plate) is designed for permanently transferring a vehicle abroad, is valid from 9 days up to 12 months, and is internationally recognized. A temporary plate (5-day plate) is valid for a maximum of 5 days, primarily meant for test drives in Germany, and only tolerated in select neighboring countries.

Why must the vehicle be presented at the registration office in Darmstadt?

For export license plates, the law prescribes a physical identity check on site. An official at the registration authority Darmstadt compares the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the car directly with the vehicle documents.

Can I apply for an export plate without residence in Germany?

Yes, this is possible. However, persons without residence or seat in Germany must name an authorized recipient with primary residence in the registration district Darmstadt (or in Germany), including ID document and power of attorney.

How is vehicle tax paid for export plates?

Vehicle tax is calculated pro rata for the duration of the export registration. You must present a valid SEPA direct debit mandate for a German/EU bank account. If no EU account is available, tax can be paid at the customs authority or registration office.

How are export license plates embossed?

Since the exact combination and expiry date are assigned by the registration authority in Darmstadt during processing, the plates are embossed directly after allocation on site. In ZAPP Same-Day service areas, our local registration service handles the entire application, embossing, and vehicle presentation for you.

What is the difference between an export plate and a temporary plate?

An export license plate (customs plate) is designed for permanently transferring a vehicle abroad, is valid from 9 days up to 12 months, and is internationally recognized. A temporary plate (5-day plate) is valid for a maximum of 5 days, primarily meant for test drives in Germany, and only tolerated in select neighboring countries.

Why must the vehicle be presented at the registration office in Darmstadt?

For export license plates, the law prescribes a physical identity check on site. An official at the registration authority Darmstadt compares the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the car directly with the vehicle documents.

Can I apply for an export plate without residence in Germany?

Yes, this is possible. However, persons without residence or seat in Germany must name an authorized recipient with primary residence in the registration district Darmstadt (or in Germany), including ID document and power of attorney.

How is vehicle tax paid for export plates?

Vehicle tax is calculated pro rata for the duration of the export registration. You must present a valid SEPA direct debit mandate for a German/EU bank account. If no EU account is available, tax can be paid at the customs authority or registration office.

How are export license plates embossed?

Since the exact combination and expiry date are assigned by the registration authority in Darmstadt during processing, the plates are embossed directly after allocation on site. In ZAPP Same-Day service areas, our local registration service handles the entire application, embossing, and vehicle presentation for you.

Export license plate in Darmstadt

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 Darmstadt (Hessen).

🚗 Structure of an Export License Plate (Customs Plate)

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

128 A

240826

▲CITY CODEDA

▲OFFICIAL SEALHessen

▲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

Reservation of an appointment at the registration office Darmstadt – see appointment reservation Darmstadt
Preparation of documents – see documents
A personal visit to the registration office Darmstadt.

Book appointment online now

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

06151-132246 zulassung-stadt@darmstadt.de

Information

Phone

06151-132246

zulassung-stadt@darmstadt.de

Address

Zulassungsstelle Darmstadt

Rüdesheimer Str. 119 / Gebäude B

64285 Darmstadt

Opening Hours

Monday:07:00-13:00

Tuesday:07:00-13:00

Wednesday:07:15-13:00

Thursday:07:00-13:00

Friday:07:00-12:45

Saturday:geschlossen

Sunday:geschlossen

ZAPP On-Site Registration Service

Your Documents & Full Service in Darmstadt

We take care of the entire official procedure at the registration office in Darmstadt for you: document collection, appointment booking, official VIN inspection, and local plate embossing.

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Document Checklist & Service

We support you in every step of the document process in Darmstadt. Simply choose your required category on the right to see all required documents.

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ℹ️ Note: Original documents (e.g. ZB I, ZB II, HU report) are required for on-site registration in Darmstadt. Our local team will guide you through every step.

Export License Plates (Customs)

Special export insurance confirmation (yellow insurance card / export eVB for max. 12 months)
Valid main inspection (HU/TÜV) for the entire export period
Mandatory physical vehicle presentation on site in Darmstadt (VIN check)
SEPA mandate for vehicle tax (from an EU bank account)
For residence abroad: Authorized recipient with main residence in Germany + ID

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Vor-Ort Service in Darmstadt

Online Zulassungsanfrage

Senden Sie uns Ihre Zulassungsanfrage und Dokumente für Darmstadt unverbindlich online zu. Unser ZAPP-Team prüft Ihre Unterlagen umgehend und antwortet Ihnen direkt per E-Mail mit allen Details und Informationen zur weiteren Vorgehensweise.

1. Fahrzeugdaten

Fahrzeugtyp *

Erstzulassung *

Kennzeichen (falls vorhanden)

Fahrgestellnummer (VIN / FIN)

2. Gewünschte Dienstleistung *

3. Strukturierter Dokumenten-Upload

Für Zollkennzeichen in Darmstadt

Laden Sie die erforderlichen Dokumente direkt in den passenden Slot hoch (Format: PDF, JPG, PNG bis max. 10 MB):

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Fahrzeugbrief (ZB II) & Fahrzeugschein (ZB I) *

Originaldokumente der Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I & II

Datei auswählen oder Drag & Drop

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Gültiger TÜV / HU-Bericht *

Nachweis der Hauptuntersuchung für den gesamten Ausfuhrzeitraum

Datei auswählen oder Drag & Drop

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Ausfuhr-eVB Versicherungskarte *

Gelbe Versicherungskarte (Ausfuhr-eVB für max. 12 Monate)

Ausfuhr-eVB direkt über ZAPP mitbestellen (Empfohlen)

Wir stellen Ihre gelbe Ausfuhr-Versicherungskarte (für max. 12 Monate) direkt für Sie aus. Die gewünschte Laufzeit wählen Sie bequem in der Antwort-E-Mail.

Oder eigene Ausfuhr-eVB hochladen

4. Persönliche Kontaktdaten

Vorname *

Nachname *

Telefonnummer *

E-Mail-Adresse *

Nachricht / Individuelle Wünsche

Mit dem Absenden dieses Formulars willigen Sie ein, dass Ihre angegebenen personenbezogenen Daten und Unterlagen zum Zweck der Bearbeitung Ihrer Zulassung verarbeitet und per verschlüsselter E-Mail an das ZAPP Support-Team übertragen werden. Weitere Hinweise finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

Frequently Asked Questions(6)

Everything you need to know about the Export license plate in {city}.

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

Registration Offices nearby

Find other vehicle registration authorities in the Hessen region:

Stadt Frankfurt am Main

License plate: F

Stadt Offenbach a.

License plate: OF

Stadt Wiesbaden

License plate: WI

Landkreis Bergstraße

License plate: HP

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

License plate: DA, DI

Landkreis Groß-Gerau

License plate: GG

Export license plate in Darmstadt

🚗 Structure of an Export License Plate (Customs Plate)

Required Documents:

Your Documents & Full Service in Darmstadt

Document Checklist & Service

Export License Plates (Customs)

Online Zulassungsanfrage

1. Fahrzeugdaten

2. Gewünschte Dienstleistung *

3. Strukturierter Dokumenten-Upload

Fahrzeugbrief (ZB II) & Fahrzeugschein (ZB I) *

Gültiger TÜV / HU-Bericht *

Ausfuhr-eVB Versicherungskarte *

4. Persönliche Kontaktdaten

Frequently Asked Questions(6)

How long is an export license plate valid?

What is the difference between an export plate and a temporary plate?

Why must the vehicle be presented at the registration office in Darmstadt?

Can I apply for an export plate without residence in Germany?

How is vehicle tax paid for export plates?

How are export license plates embossed?

Registration Offices nearby

Stadt Frankfurt am Main

Stadt Offenbach a.

Stadt Wiesbaden

Landkreis Bergstraße

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Landkreis Groß-Gerau