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License plate stolen? You have to pay attention to that now!

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Recently updated on January 23, 2021 at 02:23 am

License plate stolen? You have to pay attention to that now!

According to statistics, over 150.000 license plates disappear in Germany every year. No, we didn't add a zero too many and you didn't misread either. This is because they are stolen by TÜV and tank fraudsters for illegal activities. Why more and more license plates are stolenHow to prevent the theft and what to do if the license plate is stolen, find out in this article.

Why are license plates stolen?

License plate stolen? You have to pay attention to that now!

Aside from criminal motives, license plates are often stolen for fun or as a souvenir. This is especially the case if the license plate has an unusual or funny combination of digits and numbers. Unfortunately, as already mentioned, there is more and more criminal thought behind the theft. For example, false license plates are used to steal fuel at the gas station. Using the wrong number makes it much more difficult to track down the thieves. A wrong number plate is also used in the context of HU fraud (Main inspection) utilized. In this case, the inspection sticker of the stolen license plate is removed and stuck on the license plate of a completely different vehicle, so that it is apparently legal on the road, although it would not have actually passed the main inspection.

What can I do to protect my license plate from being stolen?

License plate stolen? You have to pay attention to that now!

The problem is that the plastic brackets make it quick and easy to dismantle the license plate. This can be counteracted by firmly screwing the license plate to the body. Tip: Special Torx screws secure the signs better than normal screws! There are also anti-theft license plate holders. They are often made of stainless steel and can only be opened with a special tool (costs approx. 50 euros).

The license plate is gone - what now?

Once your car no longer has a license plate, it is illegal to drive it. The cardboard sign, which is often used in practice, is not permitted, but can sometimes be tolerated for a short drive home. The law enforcement officers are not entitled to forbearance. The self-painted replacement plate at least shows that one does not consciously renounce the license plates in order to remain undetected. Therefore you should not drive to the police immediately and of course. There you can report the theft and thus ensure that criminal offenses due to the theft of license plates are not wrongly attributed to you. You should also file a complaint, as there is a chance that if the thief is arrested, they will have to pay for a new license plate and any additional costs. The chance is even relatively high, as the stolen license plate will be put out to search for 10 years. Incidentally, all of this also applies if you are im Foreign countries are on the move and are the victim of theft. If the license plate had a desired number, it is gone.

You must of course also go to the vehicle registration office, where you can block the old license plate and have a new one issued. Here it is important that you bring the police theft report, parts 1 and 2 of the registration certificate, the original certificate of the last HU and an identification document with you. If you have a second license plate, you should take it with you. It is also advisable to notify the insurance company.

The most important steps:

  1. Theft report to the police
  2. Insurance informieren
  3. Lost? Submit the remaining number plate (if available) to the registration office and apply for a new number plate
  4. Theft? With confirmation of the notification to the competent licensing authority and apply for new signs.

What are the consequences of being stolen?

Theft of the license plate can be expensive if the insurance policy does not explicitly state it: there are administrative fees of up to 35 euros, 35 euros for exchanging your vehicle documents and around 25 euros for embossing your new number plates. If you would also like a license plate of your choice, this costs an additional 10 euros. The time required is of course quite high and if you are abroad, you also have to pay any transport costs that may arise. In addition, the previous one number combination for her not more is possible. That is also a very annoying aspect.

Documents for the admission office:

  1. ID card or passport
  2. Registration for a company or association? Then excerpt from the trade or association register, business registration
    - Authorization by order only by means of a signed power of attorney (original), identification of the authorized representative (original), identification of the principal (copy)
  3. Registration Certificate Part I (vehicle registration)
  4. Registration certificate part II (vehicle registration document)
  5. Test report or entry in the vehicle registration document about the current general inspection

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