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Export license plate in Gifhorn

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 Gifhorn (Niedersachsen).

🚗 Structure of an Export License Plate (Customs Plate)

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

GF
Wappen von Niedersachsen
128 A
240826
▲CITY CODEGF
▲OFFICIAL SEALNiedersachsen
▲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 Gifhorn – see appointment reservation Gifhorn
  2. Preparation of documents – see documents
  3. A personal visit to the registration office Gifhorn.
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Plate embossing & allocation directly on site

Official procedure at the registration office in Gifhorn

Since the registration authority in Gifhorn 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.

Book appointment in Gifhorn

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

05371-82-370verkehrsamt@gifhorn.de
Information
Phone
05371-82-370
Email
verkehrsamt@gifhorn.de
Address

Zulassungsstelle Gifhorn

Schlossplatz 1

38518 Gifhorn

Opening Hours
Monday:07:30-14:00
Tuesday:07:30-12:00 14:00-17:00
Wednesday:07:30-12:00
Thursday:07:30-12:00 14:00-17:00
Friday:07:30-12:00
Saturday:geschlossen
Sunday:geschlossen

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

Registration Offices nearby

Find other vehicle registration authorities in the Niedersachsen region:

Stadt Braunschweig

License plate: BS

Stadt Salzgitter

License plate: SZ

Stadt Wolfsburg

License plate: WOB

Landkreis Goslar

License plate: BRL, CLZ, GS

Landkreis Helmstedt

License plate: HE

Landkreis Northeim

License plate: EIN, GAN, NOM

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