Short-term license plates are used for transfer, verification or test driving of a non-approved motor vehicle or trailer and are valid for 5 days. Short-term license plates are issued only in combination with a special short-term license insurance, which is proved by the eVB number. In European countries, the use of short-term plates is only possible in conjunction with the green, international insurance card (Green Insurance Card).
WHAT IS AN EVB NUMBER?
The electronic insurance confirmation number (eVB number) is presented by the vehicle owner as proof of insurance during the vehicle registration at the licensing office. By means of a law in the vehicle registration ordinance, the eVB number gradually replaces the so-called double card in paper form as insurance proof.
WHEN DO I NEED A GREEN INSURANCE CARD?
In European countries, the use of short-term codes is only possible in combination with the green, international insurance card (Green Insurance Card) in the countries listed on the back of the card. The Green Insurance Card is valid in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, France, Finland, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland, Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Croatia, Moldova, Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine.
Unfortunately, there are still considerable difficulties with the use in many countries. This is done at the user’s own risk. If you want to transfer a vehicle permanently abroad, you should therefore use export codes in connection with an export insurance. You can either order the complete package (short-term license with insurance) or only the short-term license and you can also take out insurance yourself. If you order the complete package, you will receive a green insurance card free of charge.
Short-term plate (5-day license plate) – Fast and uncomplicated
If a vehicle is not reported for any reason and is to be transferred from one location to another, then it needs a license plate. Without a license and insurance is no travel allowed, at least in Germany is the case. For the vehicle transfer from one dealer to the next, to the workshop or for other short commissioning of the car such as test drives or test trips, it usually makes little sense to complete a normal car insurance and apply for a regular license plate. For such purposes, the so-called short-term markings, also known as “5-day mark” and “short mark”, are offered. These exist since 1998, before that there were the red “04” he signs, which served the same purpose. If you want to save yourself the time to the registration authority and the associated waiting times for the car registration, the short-term indicator with insurance can also apply online.
What you should know about a short term plates
Since 1 April 2015, vehicles must be able to produce a current TÜV certificate for short-term registration. Exceptions: Trips to the nearest workshop or examination site are permitted in the future without TÜV approval. However, the vehicle must be safe for traffic. In addition, the city code is followed by a multi-digit number combination. The optics of the short-term identifier thus differs significantly from the regular characteristic. On the right edge is a yellow field in three rows with black numbers a date coined. This is the expiration date of the short-term indicator. The number plates are always valid for five days from the date of issue and can not be extended. This fact is due to the fact that it is also called “5-day mark”.
The 5-day license plates are not transferable from one vehicle to other vehicles. They are always only issued for a car. Since they are marked with the expiration date and automatically lose their validity, they do not have to be returned to the approval authority for the depreciation. The 5-day markings are used for non-registered and accordingly unauthorized cars, trucks, motorcycles and trailers.
How do I apply for such a 5-day license plate?
It‘s very simple, just order a Kurzzeitkennzeichen online after submitting a national ID card or passport and with a valid registration certificate, if confirmation is given of a short-term insurance. The application may be submitted to your local regulatory authority. If this is done, you can order your short-term license here quickly and easily. In this case, a 5-day license can be chosen as required, with or without insurance. In addition, you must have the so-called eVB number and your personal data, as well as information on the vehicle, for the approval of your vehicle. A more detailed overview of the eVB (electronic insurance confirmation number) can be found under our FAQs. All directives of the German Approval Regulation are complied with when awarding the 5 day license plates.
In just a few hours, your short-term license is yours
If you apply for your short-term license, you can save yourself money on the approval authority, the city hall or the road traffic office. With the option for express delivery, you also have the possibility to receive the 5 day markings at the latest by 9 am on the desired delivery date. This means that you save your time when you order your short term license plate online.