Apply for a short term license plate
Kurzzeitkennzeichen dienen zur Kennzeichnung von Fahrzeugen außerhalb des Zulassungsverfahrens und können für Probe- und Überführungsfahrten genutzt werden.
Details
New regulations for the allocation of short-term number plates as of 01.04.2015
Short-term registration plates will be allocated from 01.04.15 if:
- the vehicle is known to the registration authority
- a valid main inspection / safety inspection is proven
- the applicant has his main residence in Jena or the vehicle to be transferred is located in the registration district of Jena.
Use of short-term license plates
Short-term license plates are issued on demand for one-time, vehicle-bound use for the following purposes:
- Test drives
- Transfer journeys
Short-term license plates cannot be issued for vehicles that have already been registered.
Registration period
The registration period always begins on the day the license plate is issued and ends on the day indicated in the yellow field. Short-term license plates are limited to a maximum of 5 days. After the expiry date, vehicles with these plates may no longer be used or parked on public roads.
Documents
- General documents on the vehicle owner (see Downloads)
- Electronic confirmation of insurance (eVB) approved for short-term registration plates
- Vehicle documents (registration certificate part I or part II) in the original or as a copy
- Proof of the valid main inspection or, if applicable, safety inspection (HU/SP) in the original or as a copy
- Proof of vehicle location (e.g. purchase contract, invoice)
For persons without residence in Germany, it is possible to apply for export license plates.
Short-term license plates are only valid within Germany.
For vehicles without a valid HU or SP, journeys to carry out the HU/SP may also be made in the registration district of Jena.
For vehicles without a valid operating permit (BE), journeys in connection with obtaining the BE may be made in the district of the registration office or in a neighbouring registration district.
The registration authority must note the aforementioned restrictions in the vehicle registration document.
Opening hours
Document Pickup - No Appointment Required
You can pick up documents that you have already applied for and are now ready for pickup (passports, ID cards, eID cards, and documents from the driver’s license office) at the front desk during business hours without an appointment.
Other Matters Requiring an Appointment
If you need to visit in person for other matters, you must schedule an appointment. You can do this online or by phone.
Opening Hours
Day |
Times |
| Monday | 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Saturdays of the month | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| May | May 9 and May 23, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| June | June 6 and June 20, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| July | July 4 and July 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| August | August 1 and August 15, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| September | September 5 and September 19, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| October | October 10 and October 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| November | November 7 and November 21, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| December | December 5 and December 19, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Fees
| Services | Fee |
|---|---|
| Allocation of short-term number plates | 13,10 € |
| Costs for embossing the license plates |
Legal basis
- § 16a FZV (Definition)
- Annex 4 Section 6 to the FZV (Design of registration plates)
Contact
| Name | Funktion/Bereich | Kontakt |
|---|---|---|
| Mitarbeiter/-innen |
Citizen service team |
E-Mail: buergerservice@jena.de Telefon: 0049 3641 49-3800 Fax: 03641 49-3827 |