Stamping or re-stamping of vehicle registration plates 
If the license plates have become damaged or illegible, or if a sticker (stamp sticker or inspection sticker) has become detached from the license plate, you must ensure that a new sticker or several new stickers are placed on the previous license plates or on new license plates.
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Basic information
The license plates are provided with adhesive stickers by the registration authority.
Requirements
There must be no overdue fees and expenses from previous registration processes.
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Procedure
An informal application must be submitted to the licensing authority. A representative can also be appointed without special authorization.
Note:
To save time, it is advisable to drive to the registration authority, remove the damaged or incomplete license plate and present it.Tip:
Any new license plates required can be produced in advance. Private providers have set up near the registration authorities for this purpose. The costs for the plates are not included in the fees. -
Necessary Documents
- Registration certificate part I or vehicle registration document
- License plates
for registered vehicles
- valid test report on a general inspection
- e.g. TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS, GTS, FSP
- external licence plates
in the case of registered vehicles which are not registered in Bremen or Bremerhaven at the time of their registration there
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Competent Department
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BürgerServiceCenter-Stresemannstraße
- (0421) 115
- (0421) 361-14096 (Zentrales Faxgerät)
- Stresemannstraße 48, 28207 Bremen
- bscstre
@buergeramt. bremen. de
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BürgerServiceCenter-Nord
- (0421) 115
- (0421) 496-55600
- Gerhard-Rohlfs-Straße 62, 28757 Bremen
- bscnord
@buergeramt. bremen. de
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Bürgeramt
- (0421) 115
- Stresemannstraße 48, 28207 Bremen
- bscnord
@buergeramt. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
2,60 EUR for stamping
0,50 EUR for the HU sticker
1,20 EUR per piece for the stickers of the registration authority -
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 30.09.2025