Vehicle: Apply for a red classic car license plate (MZ-07...)
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What do I need to know?
Service description
If you participate in an event with your vehicle that focuses on the presentation and maintenance of historic vehicles, you can apply for a red classic car license plate for your classic car. An operating permit and registration for the vehicle are not necessary. You can also use the red classic car license plate in the following cases:
- Test drives and transfer trips,
- Workshop visits, and
- Trips to refuel and for exterior cleaning.
The red classic car license plate is therefore an alternative to the H license plate for the special occasions mentioned above. Everyday driving is not permitted with this license plate.
The red classic car license plate consists of a distinguishing mark and an identification number that always begins with "07." The red classic car license plate is a transferable license plate. This means that you can register several historic vehicles with one license plate and drive them alternately. However, you may not use several vehicles at the same time.
In addition to the red classic car license plate, you will receive a vehicle registration booklet. You must carry this with you every time you drive. You must keep a continuous record of all trips in a trip logbook. You must note the following:
- Date of the trip, its start and end,
- the driver (last name, first name) with address,
- type and manufacturer of the vehicle,
- the chassis number, and
- the route traveled.
You can make the entries after the journeys. You do not need to carry the journey logbook with you.
We can assign the 07 classic car license plate to reliable applicants for one or more classic cars. You can then use the license plate on a registered classic car at your own responsibility. In addition to the officially issued vehicle registration document for red license plates, in which the corresponding classic cars are registered, you must keep a logbook of the use of the license plate. All registered vehicles must always be roadworthy and comply with regulations. However, you can only drive one vehicle "at a time" with the license plate.
Prerequisites
Please note the following requirements:
- The applicant must have their primary residence in Mainz.
- The applicant's reliability must be guaranteed. The registration authority is responsible for checking and determining this.
- There must be no outstanding motor vehicle tax arrears.
- All outstanding fees incurred in connection with registration must be paid.
- Vehicles must have been first registered at least 30 years ago. The date of first registration is decisive!
- A classic car appraisal in accordance with §23 StVZO (German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations) is available.
Procedure
You must submit the application in person or through an authorized representative.
Please make an appointment in advance. To do so, please use the online appointment scheduling system (see link at the bottom of this page).
Remark
- In order to be able to use the red license plates continuously, you must submit a written application for renewal in good time before the expiry date (14 days in advance), presenting the logbook and the vehicle registration document. The registration authority will not send you a special request or reminder regarding the expiry date. It is your responsibility to submit the application in good time.
- As soon as the validity period has expired, you must immediately hand over the license plates and vehicle registration documents to the registration authority. A new application is then required for reissuance.
Legal basis
Deadlines
- Once all the documents have been submitted and reliability has been verified, allocation usually takes place within 7 to 14 days.
- If you include a telephone number on the application, we will inform you as soon as the processing is complete.
What do I need to bring or submit?
- Registration certificate part I (vehicle registration document)
- The registration authority will submit the request to the Central Traffic Register for the points total.
If represented by an authorized person, the following is also required:
- Identity document of the authorized representative and the person granting the power of attorney
- Signed power of attorney
For commercial registration, the following additional documents are required:
- For companies entered in the commercial register
- Excerpt from the commercial register (at the local court) / business registration (both no older than 3 years)
- Power of attorney from the management or authorized signatory with ID (copy) for registration by a third party
- Identification of the authorized person
- For liberal professions (e.g., lawyers, doctors)
- Current certificate from the tax office
- Current certificate from the tax office
- For professions with business registration (e.g., sole proprietorship)
- Business registration (not older than 3 years; if necessary, have the business office confirm that it is up to date)
- Business registration (not older than 3 years; if necessary, have the business office confirm that it is up to date)
- For associations (e.V.)
- Excerpt from the register of associations
- Power of attorney of the representative with ID (copies) if admission is by a third party
- Identification of the authorized representative
- For civil law partnerships (GbR)
- Overview of all partners (partnership agreement)
- Power of attorney and declaration stating which natural person is to be admitted (signed by all partners)
- Identification of all partners
How much does it cost and how can I pay?
Fees
The fees are charged in accordance with the Schedule of Fees for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt).
Specific information on this can be obtained from the local registration authority responsible.
- Fees for issuing red vintage car license plates: €100
- Fees for renewal: €43.80
Payment methods
Cash / EC
Forms, information sheets, links
Contact us
Address
Kfz-Zulassungsbehörde (Zulassungsstelle)
Elly-Beinhorn-Straße 16
55129 Mainz
Postal address
55028 Mainz
Your way to us
Contact persons
| Mr. CucchiaraProcessing of approvals | Mr. Cucchiara | ||
| Mrs. Chris HanschmannHead of department | |||
| Mr. KumericsProcessing of approvals | Mr. Kumerics | ||
| Mr. RöhrigProcessing of approvals | Mr. Röhrig |
Opening hours
Current information:
Appointments can only be made at the times listed below after booking online in advance. Follow the link under "Downloads and Links."
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on
Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
Please also note that you cannot book ONLINE APPOINTMENTS at the Vehicle Registration Office for matters relating to driving licenses, passenger transport, and driving schools, or for digital EU tachograph cards.
For registrations with export license plates (export vehicles), the deadline for acceptance is always 30 minutes before the regular deadline!
The online appointment calendar is not available for car dealerships, registration services, and motor vehicle dealers. You can submit or pick up these documents between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. without an appointment.
Accessibility
Information on accessibility
Barrier-free access available.
Wheelchair-accessible WC available.
Information on public transportation
Bus stop: Heiligkreuzweg/Löhr Automeile
Line: 64, 65, 66, 76, 93
Further information
Night mailboxes are located at
- Stadthaus Große Bleiche, Löwenhofstr. 1, to the left of the sliding door and at the
- Kaiserstraße, Lauterenflügel, Kaiserstr. 3- 5, to the right of the entrance door.