{"id":63983,"date":"2022-10-11T08:42:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T06:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/luxembourg-license-plate\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T18:51:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:51:23","slug":"luxembourg-license-plate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/luxembourg-license-plate\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get A Luxembourg License Plate For Your Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are about to move to Luxembourg or if you are already staying there, after purchasing a car, you will need to register it. Vehicles registered in Luxembourg also require a Luxembourg license plate for identification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will guide you on how to apply for Luxembourg number plates for your car.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Does The <\/b><b>Luxembourg<\/b><b> Car Registration System Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When bringing your vehicle into Luxembourg, it needs to be fully registered and fitted with license plates within 6 months after you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/immigration\/nouveau-resident-luxembourg\/arrivee-luxembourg\/depart-arrivee-commune.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">declare your arrival<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/snca.public.lu\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Society of Automotive Traffic (SNCA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is in charge of vehicle registrations in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The first step in vehicle registration is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/transports-mobilite\/transports-individuels\/vehicule-motorise\/numero-immatriculation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">applying for a registration number<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with either the SNCA or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/support\/form_both.html?serviceType=MDDI_SNCA_RESERVATION_IMMATRICULATION\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guichet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can opt for a customized registration number or simply choose one from the series in use. Once your registration number has been reserved, you need to apply to the SNCA using a vehicle registration certificate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/snca.public.lu\/en\/publications\/formulaire-imm\/obtention-certificat-immatriculation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demande en obtention d`un certificat d&#8217;immatriculation<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vehicle registration process can be carried out physically at any of the SNCA\u2019s sites and you need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/snca.public.lu\/en\/rendez-vous.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> beforehand. Here are some of the required documents to complete the registration process.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required tax stamp (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Droit de Chancellerie<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vehicle\u2019s original invoice (bill of sale).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid ID.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign registration documents for used imported cars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid insurance certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customs document &#8211; (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vignette 705<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical inspection certificate from any of the government-approved <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/snca.public.lu\/en\/support\/liens\/controle-technique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">technical inspection bodies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/#coc-pedia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">European Certificate of Conformity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be used in place of a technical inspection certificate. It is a document that certifies that the vehicle meets the required European standards of specification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This document is usually issued by the manufacturer of the vehicle. However, to fast-track the whole process, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EUROCOC can help you order it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and deliver it to you quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photograph of the manufacturer or producer&#8217;s plate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How To Apply For <\/b><b>Luxembourg<\/b><b> Number Plates?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying for a Luxembourg number plate involves reserving a number with either Guichet or the SNCA, as explained in the previous heading. The process of reserving a registration number is necessary before going ahead to complete the vehicle\u2019s registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number that will be displayed on your license plate can either be personalized or chosen from the current series of numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the number has been reserved on your behalf, you need to contact a government-approved manufacturer to make license plates containing the number.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are The Fees For Luxembourg Vehicle Registration?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When registering your vehicle in Luxembourg, you will need to pay a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/citoyens\/impots-taxes\/detention-vehicule\/achat-vehicule-etranger\/payer-taxe-vehicule-ue.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">value-added tax (VAT)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if it is a new vehicle or if it is brought in from outside the EU.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax stamps for the registration process cost \u20ac50, and you will need another \u20ac50 for a new customised registration number. You will also need to pay additional technical inspection and registration fees for vehicles from outside the EU.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, printing out new license plates will cost you some money.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Do <\/b><b>Luxembourg<\/b><b> Car Number Plates Look Like?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Luxembourg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxembourg license plate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has black lettering on a yellow background. Also, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coe.int\/en\/web\/about-us\/the-european-flag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU flag<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the left side of the plate, which is a circle of 12 yellow stars on a blue stripe, shows Luxembourg\u2019s EU membership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below the flag is the letter \u2018L\u2019, which is the international vehicle registration code for Luxembourg. Luxembourg license plates have a maximum of 6 characters &#8211; which are 2 letters followed by 4 digits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the European countries, which includes Luxembourg, have a common license plate size of 520 mm x 110 mm (20.5 inches x 4.3 inches), including trucks and buses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Format Of <\/b><b>Luxembourg<\/b><b> Number Plates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Luxembourg license plate has a 2-letter\/4-digit format that is different from most other countries. Zeros are allowed to lead the 4-digit section in standard Luxembourg plates (e.g, AB 000n).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The order in which plate numbers are issued is random, making the age of a car hard to know from its registration number.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Types Of <\/b><b>Luxembourg<\/b><b> License Plates Exist?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the standard Luxembourg plate, there are special plates for government and military personnel, car dealers, and temporary plates. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Luxembourg#Special_plates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Luxembourg license plates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> either have a different format or special characters reserved for a particular group of owners.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Luxembourg<\/b><b> Custom Number Plates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A custom Luxembourg plate (if the owner chooses the letter) consists of either a standard format or a 4 or 5-digit number. If there is no 4-digit number, this means there is a waiting list.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purchase of a custom Luxembourg license plate costs \u20ac50. You can decide to transfer your custom registration number from one vehicle to the other, and this will cost you \u20ac24.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can I Change My Luxembourg License Plate?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing the number on your Luxembourg license plate is illegal once your vehicle has been registered. The only case where getting new license plates is allowed is when the previous plates have been stolen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12337\" src=\"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/luxembourg-licence-plate-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"221\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are about to move to Luxembourg or if you are already staying there, after purchasing a car, you will need to register it. Vehicles registered in Luxembourg also require a Luxembourg license plate for identification. This article will guide you on how to apply for Luxembourg number plates for your car. 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