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When will I receive the insurance confirmation number (eVB)?
Immediately after payment is received.
If it takes longer, or if you haven't received any messages from us at all, please contact us.
How long is the insurance confirmation (eVB) valid?
The electronic insurance confirmation (eVB) is valid for 12 days.
After that, it will automatically expire.
What do I do after I have received the eVB?
Take the eVB (and your documents) to the vehicle registration office. Your vehicle will then be registered there.
Which vehicle type must I choose?
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Can I cancel my order?
Yes, just send us a quick note. We will cancel the order if your insurance confirmation (eVB) expires unused.
How can I reach you?
You can reach us at any time via email or through our contact form.
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*The terms and conditions stated on the insurance card apply exclusively
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Q&A
From when is the insurance confirmation valid?
The insurance confirmation number (eVB) is activated immediately after purchase and can be used for vehicle registration. You can therefore purchase the eVB online at your vehicle registration office on-site and use it right away.
For how many vehicles can the insurance confirmation (eVB) be used?
The insurance applies to a single vehicle and is tied to it.
Where are you allowed to drive with a "Green Card"?
Your insurance card lists where you are permitted to drive your vehicle. Below you will find a non-binding list of the current countries (as of May 2024).
Within the EU:
- A - Austria
- B - Belgium
- BG - Bulgaria
- CY** - Cyprus
- CZ - Czech Republic
- D - Germany
- DK - Denmark
- E - Spain
- EST - Estonia
- F - France
- FIN - Finland
- GB - Great Britain
- GR - Greece
- H - Hungary
- HR - Croatia
- I - Italy
- IRL - Ireland
- IS - Iceland
- L - Luxembourg
- LT - Lithuania
- LV - Latvia
- M - Malta
- N - Norway
- NL - Netherlands
- P - Portugal
- PL - Poland
- RO - Romania
- S - Sweden
- SK - Slovak Republic
- SLO - Slovenia
Outside the EU:
- CH - Switzerland
- AL - Albania
- AND - Andorra
- AZ** - Azerbaijan
- BIH - Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Not possible: BY - Belarus
- Not possible: IL - Israel
- Not possible: IR - Iran
- MD - Moldova
- MK - North Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M.)
- MNE - Montenegro
- Not possible: RUS - Russia
- SRB** - Serbia
- TN - Tunisia
- TR - Turkey
- UA - Ukraine
(**) Insurance coverage based on Green Cards issued for Azerbaijan, Serbia, and Cyprus is limited to those geographical areas that are under the control of the respective government.
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Does the vehicle require a valid roadworthiness certificate (HU/TÜV)?
Yes, your vehicle must have a valid HU (general inspection) for you to be permitted to participate in road traffic.
If the HU has expired or is otherwise invalid, the vehicle may no longer be driven.
From when is the temporary license plate valid?
The short-term license plate becomes valid once the insurance has been activated at the registration office. This means you can set off on the same day, and the insurance will expire automatically afterwards.
You need these documents to register a short-term license plate.
For registration, you must provide the following documents.
- Registration certificate
- National ID card or passport with proof of residence
- Roadworthiness test documents (HU)
- Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
- Vehicle registration document/certificate of title
If you are a company or an association, you should bring your business registration or proof of association status.
If you are registering the vehicle on behalf of a third party, you must bring a signed power of attorney.
You will receive the eVB number from us once you have taken out your insurance with us.
Do you have to print the green card on green paper?
No.
The term “Green Card” has historical origins, so it can also be printed on regular (white) paper if you wish to have your insurance documents with you.
You will receive your insurance documents by email and can save them on your smartphone to have them ready at all times.
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Does the insurance card still need to be activated?
No, we already handle that fully automatically, saving you that extra effort. This means that the insurance card is already equipped with an EVB and can be used immediately. You do not need to do anything further for this.
Free cancellation
At our company, the cancellation of an unused EVB is free of charge. Please send us an email or a message via our contact form.
Here is how the cancellation works
You haven't used the electronic insurance confirmation (EVB)? No problem.
Just send us a short message with your order number and we will confirm receipt of your cancellation request.
Once the EVB expires (currently 12 days), we will cancel the EVB and you will receive a refund. An earlier refund is unfortunately not possible, as we must first wait for the status of the EVB usage.
You are therefore welcome to notify us even before the EVB expires. We will take care of everything else for you.
I have not received an SMS or email; what can I do?
You have two options:
- Please check whether the payment failed or still needs to be authorized by you.
- Perhaps you forgot to enter your phone number or made a typo? If so, please check your email inbox (including your spam folder). Alternatively, you can also check the order overview on our website.
- In all other cases, please contact us. We will take care of getting the documents to you quickly.
Will I also receive the insurance card or the eVB by mail?
No, but you can print out the insurance card yourself and take it with you.
Is the physical short-term registration plate included as well?
No, you must purchase the short-term license plates on-site.
Where can you get short-term license plates?
You can obtain the plates for the temporary registration directly from the on-site plate manufacturer. We exclusively sell the eVB (electronic insurance confirmation) or the insurance for this purpose and do not ship any license plates.
Further Questions & Answers
How much does a 5-day temporary license plate cost?
The total costs for a 5-day short-term license plate usually range between 60 and 130 euros. They consist of the administrative fee (approx. €13.10), the embossing costs for the plates (approx. €15-50), and the short-term liability insurance (approx. €50-100). You can save money with online eVB numbers, which are often available from approx. €35.
Cost structure in detail:
- Registration office: €13.10
- License plate embossing: approx. €15 to €50
- Insurance (eVB): approx. €35 to €100
Important notes:
- Insurance tip: Many insurers credit the costs of the short-term insurance if the vehicle is subsequently registered with them permanently. However, you can avoid a follow-up insurance policy by choosing insurance from https://kurzzeitkennzeichen.express
- Requirements: A valid general inspection (HU/TÜ V) and an eVB number are required for the application.
Validity: The license plate is valid for a maximum of 5 days (more or less, depending on the insurance) and expires automatically (indicated by the expiry date on the yellow strip).
What do I need to get a temporary registration plate?
For a short-term license plate (5-day plate), you will need the following at the registration office:
- eVB number (electronic insurance confirmation)
- Identity card or passport
- Vehicle documents (registration certificate I/II or CoC paper)
- Valid MOT report (general inspection)
- If applicable, power of attorney if represented by someone else
Important facts:
- Vehicle-specific: The license plate is tied to a specific car.
- MOT (TÜV): Without a valid general inspection, only direct journeys to the testing center within the registration district are permitted.
- Costs: Approx. €13 administrative fee + costs for plates and insurance (total often approx. €60-100): Detailed breakdown
Steps to apply:
- Insurance: Request an eVB number from an insurance provider for short-term plates.
- Registration office: Visit the registration office at your place of residence or where the vehicle is located with the required documents.
- Plates: Have the short-term license plates (starting with 04) embossed and attach them to the vehicle.
Validity: 5 days from the date of issue. Other durations may be possible depending on the insurance provider.
Can you get temporary license plates instantly?
Yes, you can obtain a temporary license plate immediately on the day of application if you submit all required documents in full. These include: an electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), your identity card or passport with registration certificate, the vehicle documents and, if applicable, proof of a valid general inspection.
The validity begins immediately on the day of allocation and cannot be postponed to a later date.
The license plate is then valid for a maximum of five days plus the day of application, i.e. a total of six days. You should particularly consider this when applying before a weekend or public holidays.
Applying on a Saturday, Sunday, or a public holiday is not possible, as registration offices are not open then.
However, you can register the vehicle there if there is no public holiday at that location (another federal state).
Can you get temporary license plates without a vehicle title?
No, it is not possible to obtain a temporary license plate without vehicle registration documents.
Since 2015, you can only apply for temporary license plates if you have vehicle documents.
How do I get an unregistered car home?
You generally have three options for transporting a deregistered car home:
1. Short-term license plates (5-day license plates)
The most common option is to obtain short-term license plates, which allow you to drive a roadworthy but not regularly registered vehicle exclusively for test drives and transfer journeys.
Requirements:
- Registration certificate Part I and/or II (copies are usually sufficient)
- eVB number (insurance confirmation)
- ID card
- With valid TÜV: You can drive throughout Germany
- Without valid TÜV: You may only drive the vehicle to the nearest inspection station or workshop - observe insurance conditions and legal regulations!
2. Transport by trailer
This requires a valid trailer driving license, a car with a tow hitch, and the trailer itself. This option is often the only possibility, especially for vehicles without a valid TÜV.
3. Freight forwarder/transport company
You can commission a service provider to transport your vehicle. The transport of a used small car from Hamburg to Wiesbaden costs approximately 400 euros.
What is the difference between short-term license plates and transfer license plates?
A transfer license plate is an umbrella term for a short-term license plate, an export license plate, and a red license plate.
These terms are often used synonymously, but there are important differences:
1. Short-term license plate (yellow border)
- Also called a transfer license plate
- Valid for a maximum of 5 days
- For test and transfer drives within Germany
- Valid as a national license plate only in Germany, but recognized by some European countries (e.g., Austria, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland)
2. Export license plate (red border)
- Also known as a transfer or customs license plate
- Valid for between 14 days and 12 months
- Used for transfers to non-EU countries
3. Red license plate
- Intended exclusively for commercial use by car dealers, experts, or inspectors – private individuals cannot apply for these license plates at all
Conclusion: In everyday language, most people mean the short-term license plate for Germany when they say "transfer license plate."
Who is allowed to drive with 5-day license plates?
Any person may drive with a 5-day temporary registration plate if they are the owner or authorized user of the vehicle for a transfer or test drive. No special driving license beyond the regular driver's license class is required.
The prerequisite is that the vehicle is insured for the journey (eVB number) and that the necessary vehicle documents for applying for the temporary registration plate are available. The plate is vehicle-specific, not person-specific.
What is the shortest temporary license plate?
The shortest temporary registration plate is the 5-day registration plate.
The validity period is a maximum of 5 calendar days from the registered start date. Shorter validity periods do not exist in the German registration system.
What does a temporary license plate without a valid inspection (TÜV) cost?
The cost of a short-term license plate is independent of whether the vehicle has a valid TÜV inspection or not. Registration, insurance, or driving without a valid TÜV is not possible.
How do I get a deregistered vehicle without a valid MOT to the MOT test center?
A temporary registration plate is suitable for this, as it may allow a trip to the nearest inspection center if all requirements are met.
Alternatively: Transport by trailer or towing service.
What alternatives are there to temporary license plates?
An alternative to temporary license plates is transporting the vehicle on a trailer. In this case, the car is loaded and moved without its own registration. This requires a suitable towing vehicle, a trailer hitch, and an appropriate driver's license.
Another option is transport by a towing service or a freight forwarding company. The vehicle is transported entirely on a transporter and moved without its own road registration.
Red dealer plates are also an alternative, but they are exclusively available to commercial car dealers, workshops, or inspection centers and cannot be used by private individuals.
In some cases, the seller or an authorized person can also transfer the vehicle with their own registration, provided there is a corresponding agreement.
Another option is to fully register the vehicle before transfer, so that it can then be driven regularly with normal license plates.
What happens if an unregistered driver drives?
Under certain circumstances, insurance coverage exists as long as the driver is authorized and the vehicle is used with the knowledge and consent of the authorized person.
Short-term license plate insurance is generally tied to the vehicle and is not limited to individual named drivers. Crucial factors are the authorization to use the vehicle and the possession of a valid driver's license.
No insurance coverage exists if the driver is unauthorized, the vehicle is used without consent, or legal or insurance conditions are violated. In such a case, the insurer may refuse benefits or seek recourse from the responsible party.
Who is the vehicle owner for a temporary license plate?
The vehicle owner for a temporary license plate is the person to whom the vehicle is actually registered or who applies for the temporary license plate.
This is usually the applicant for the temporary license plate. This person is listed as the owner in the registration process, even if the vehicle is only temporarily registered for 5 days.
What types of temporary license plates are there?
There are no different "types" of temporary license plates in the sense of different classes. It is a uniform type of license plate with a clear purpose.
Distinctions are made exclusively according to the purpose of the vehicle:
Temporary license plates for transfer and test drives within Germany. It is limited to a maximum of 5 days and is used for vehicles without regular registration.
Temporary license plates for use abroad are only possible to a limited extent. Use outside Germany is not standardized and depends on the respective national regulations of the destination country.
A distinction from other types of license plates exists separately, not within the temporary license plate system.
How is a vehicle with a short-term license plate insured?
A vehicle with a temporary license plate is insured via a special motor liability insurance for temporary license plates. This insurance is taken out in advance and proven by the eVB number.
The insurance cover applies exclusively to the specifically assigned vehicle and only for the period of validity of the temporary license plate (maximum 5 days). It includes statutory liability, i.e., damages to third parties resulting from the use of the vehicle.
Damage to the vehicle itself is not insured. The cover only applies to journeys within the scope of the intended use (test drives and transfer journeys).
Can you get temporary license plates instantly?
Yes, a temporary license plate can usually be issued immediately.
The electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number) is usually provided directly online or by phone within a few minutes. With this, the registration office can immediately assign the temporary license plate if all documents are complete.
The prerequisite is a personal application at the registration office or a responsible motor vehicle authority. There, the issuance takes place directly on site on the same day. Afterwards, the plates are embossed and the vehicle can be used immediately.
What is the difference between transfer plates and temporary plates?
A temporary registration plate is the official term for the 5-day license plate with a yellow border and limited validity.
The term "transfer license plate" is not a separate official type of license plate, but rather a colloquial collective term. In everyday use, it usually refers to the temporary registration plate.
An export license plate (red border) is to be distinguished from this. It is valid for a longer period and is used for vehicle exports abroad.
In German usage, "Kurzzeitkennzeichen" (temporary registration plate) and "Überführungskennzeichen" (transfer license plate) generally refer to the same thing.
How do I get an unregistered car home?
A deregistered car can be brought home using temporary license plates, transport on a trailer, or commercial vehicle transport.
Temporary license plates allow for a single transfer journey within their maximum validity period of five days. This requires insurance (eVB number) and vehicle documentation.
When transported on a trailer, the vehicle is loaded and moved without its own registration. This requires a suitable towing vehicle, a trailer hitch, and a driver's license.
For commercial transport, a towing or freight service handles the complete loading and transportation of the vehicle without road registration.
What is the difference between a day registration and a temporary license plate?
A daily registration is a regular, full vehicle registration for an individual or a company. The vehicle receives standard license plates and is legally considered a registered vehicle. It is mostly used for sales promotion and can then go into regular operation.
A temporary license plate is a limited registration for a maximum of 5 days. It is exclusively for test drives and transfer journeys of a vehicle not permanently registered. Its validity then expires automatically.
The key difference lies in the duration and purpose: A daily registration is a genuine, full registration within the regular system, whereas a temporary license plate is a highly time-limited special registration for short-term journeys.
Which license plates are suitable for vehicle transfers?
To transfer a vehicle, short-term license plates, export license plates, and regular license plates are suitable for vehicles that are already registered.
The short-term license plate is used for domestic transfer and test drives of an unregistered vehicle and is limited to a maximum of 5 days.
The export license plate is used for transferring a vehicle abroad and is valid for a longer period.
A vehicle with an existing registration can be transferred with regular license plates, provided it is not deregistered.
What is not allowed with temporary license plates?
With short-term license plates, journeys outside the permitted purpose of use are not allowed.
Everyday use and permanent commercial journeys are not permitted. The vehicle may not be used for regular use or as a permanent means of transport.
Use for races or motorsport events, as well as driving without a valid driving license or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, is not permitted.
Furthermore, use outside the intended purpose of the test and transfer drive is not permitted, especially if there is no connection with a vehicle inspection, transfer, or commissioning.
Which short-term license plate insurance is the cheapest?
Short-term license plate insurance policies do not have a uniform fixed price, as they vary depending on the provider and coverage. Liability insurance for 5 days typically ranges from about 30 to 80 euros.
Providers such as kurzzeitkennzeichen.express are at the lower end of this spectrum and offer rates starting from around 35 to 45 euros for insurance, plus the usual fees for plates and registration costs.
Who needs to apply for a temporary license plate, the buyer or the seller?
The application is made by the person who is transferring or commissioning the vehicle. In practice, this is usually the buyer or the person transferring the vehicle.
The seller only applies if they are transferring the vehicle themselves or conducting a test drive. What matters is not the role of owner, but the actual use and responsibility for the journey.
Do car dealerships have temporary license plates?
Car dealerships generally do not use temporary license plates for their day-to-day operations.
Instead, they use red dealer plates. These are intended for commercial use and can be used for test drives, transfers, and workshop trips on various vehicles.
Temporary license plates, on the other hand, are intended for individual vehicles and temporary use by private individuals or non-commercial transfers.
How long am I allowed to drive with temporary license plates?
A transfer license plate, in the sense of a temporary license plate, is valid for a maximum of 5 calendar days.
Driving is only permitted within this period. After this, the registration automatically expires and the vehicle may no longer be driven on public roads.
Who is the vehicle owner for a temporary license plate?
The vehicle owner is the person to whom the temporary license plate is issued during the registration process. This is usually the applicant, but depending on the circumstances, a different vehicle owner can be registered.
Legally, this person is listed as the keeper for the period of validity, regardless of whether they are the owner of the vehicle. The key factor is the assignment in the registration application, not the purchase agreement or ownership status.
What happens if an unregistered driver drives?
Insurance coverage applies only to authorized drivers within the scope of the insurance terms and conditions. A short-term license plate is vehicle-specific, not person-specific; a named entry is generally not provided for.
If a person drives without authorization or without the consent of the authorized person, this constitutes unauthorized use. In such a case, the insurer may refuse to pay or seek recourse.
However, if there is express or implied permission from the authorized person and a valid driving license exists, insurance coverage remains in effect if this is permitted by the insurance terms and conditions.
What alternatives are there to temporary license plates?
The export plate is used when a vehicle is permanently transferred abroad. It is valid for a longer period and replaces the temporary license plate for export journeys.
Transporting the vehicle on a trailer is an alternative when it does not have road registration. The vehicle is loaded and not driven itself.
Commercial vehicle transport by a freight forwarder or towing service is also possible. The vehicle is fully loaded and transported securely.
Red dealer plates are only available to commercial dealers, workshops, and inspection organizations and are not accessible to private individuals.
A vehicle that is already registered can be transferred with regular license plates as long as it has not been deregistered.
Can I apply for a temporary license plate without a purchase agreement?
Yes, temporary license plates can be applied for without a purchase agreement.
The crucial factor is not the purchase agreement, but proof of the vehicle and its identifiability. Usually, vehicle documents such as registration certificate Part I or II, an eVB number, and an ID document are required.
A purchase agreement may be requested as proof of authorization to dispose of the vehicle, but it is not a mandatory legal requirement in every case.
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*Please note that the above information is for general information purposes only and is non-binding. The statutory provisions, insurance terms and conditions, general terms and conditions, and the conditions found on your insurance card apply exclusively.