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Classic cars can be vehicles that were first registered 30 years ago (or earlier). This depends on the date of the first registration. Such vehicles, which are as far as possible in their original condition and in good condition, are motor vehicle cultural assets.

Classic cars are not intended for everyday use. However, there are historic vehicles with which you can take part in road traffic without restriction. These vehicles have an "H" in the last position of the license plate.

There is also the red classic car license plate. This begins with "07" and can be used for several classic cars and for the following purposes:

• Arrivals and departures as well as participation in events that serve the presentation of vintage vehicles and the "maintenance of motor vehicle cultural assets"
• Test, trial and transfer journeys with classic cars
• Journeys for the maintenance and repair of classic cars

Note:Historic vehicles with a corresponding license plate are tax-privileged. They are subject to a flat-rate vehicle tax.

If you wish to drive in an environmental zone, please refer to the service"Exemption from driving bans in environmental zones".

The main requirements for the allocation of a classic car license plate are

• first registration at least 30 years ago
• good, largely original condition of the vehicle
• Qualified expert opinion that proves the characteristics of a classic car

Additional requirements are:

• You must not have any outstanding fees and expenses from previous registration processes.
  If you have overdue payments of more than 30 euros, the registration authority may not register your vehicle until you have paid them. If the arrears are less than 30 euros, the registration authority can decide whether or not to register the vehicle.
• You must not have vehicle tax debts of five euros or more. Late payment penalties, interest and late payment penalties are also taken into account when calculating the amount.
• If someone is to represent you when registering your vehicle, you must give this person written authorization. This must also contain a declaration of consent that the registration authority may inform the authorized person about overdue fees and expenses. Your representative must present the power of attorney and identify themselves.

An application in connection with classic car license plates can trigger various registration processes.

Fees are charged according to administrative costs. As the application in connection with classic car license plates can trigger various registration processes, the fees depend on your individual case.

You or your representative must apply for the registration of your vehicle as a classic car at the responsible registration authority. The same applies to re-registration, deregistration and re-registration.

Depending on the services offered by your registration authority, you may be able to download a form or use an online service via the Internet.

The registration authority may require you to present the vehicle.

The registration authority will assign a license plate to your vehicle and affix the stickers (main inspection and stamp sticker).

Tip: You can obtain license plates from private providers, which you will usually find near the registration authorities.

Registration authorities of the independent cities and districts, usually in the district where the applicant has his or her main place of residence (in the case of legal entities, tradespeople or self-employed persons, the registered office or branch office).

• § 2 No. 22 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV) (Definitions)
• § 9 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV) (Special license plates)
• § Section 17 Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV) (Driving to participate in events for classic cars)
• § Section 23 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) (expert opinion on the classification of a vehicle as a classic car)
• § Section 1 Act on the Refusal of Registration of Vehicles in the Event of Overdue Fees and Expenses (Vehicle Registration Refusal Act) (refusal of registration)
• § Section 13 of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (determination of the basis of taxation, proof of taxation and refusal of registration in the event of tax arrears)
• Fee schedule for road traffic measures (GebOSt)

• § Section 9 (1) of the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV)
• § Section 23 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)

The Federal Customs Administration has been responsible for the taxation of motor vehicles since February 2014. You can find furtherinformation and forms on the subject of "Motor vehicle tax" on theCustoms Administration website.

Ministry of Transport Baden-Württemberg