Export license plate in Paderborn
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 Paderborn (Nordrhein-Westfalen).
🚗 Structure of an Export License Plate (Customs Plate)
The export license plate for Paderborn features a white background with a red stripe on the right margin displaying the day, month, and year of expiry.
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 Paderborn – see appointment reservation Paderborn
- Preparation of documents – see documents
- A personal visit to the registration office Paderborn.
Plate embossing & allocation directly on site
Official procedure at the registration office in Paderborn
Since the registration authority in Paderborn 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.
If your questions could not be answered, you can reach the staff of the registration office Paderborn directly:
Zulassungsstelle Paderborn
An der Talle 7
33102 Paderborn
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