How do I reserve a personalised plate?

You check the availability of your desired combination online and reserve it for a fee. You then have the plate assigned during registration.

How long is a reservation valid?

Validity depends on the registration district and is usually several months. You should complete registration within this period.

What does a personalised plate cost?

The reservation costs around €2.60 and the assignment at registration around €10.20 – around €13 in total – plus the cost of the embossed plates.

Which combinations are not allowed?

Prohibited are, among others, combinations with an unconstitutional reference (such as NS, SS, SA, HJ, KZ). A maximum of eight characters is permitted in total.

Reserve a personalised plate online

By iKfz-Redaktion · iKfz online zulassung · Updated on 01.08.2026

This guide is aimed at everyone who wants to complete an i-Kfz procedure online in Illkreisen – including the specifics and responsibilities for Illkreisen.

At a glance

A personalised plate consists of the district identifier of the registration district plus a freely chosen letter-number combination. You can check, reserve and have it assigned during registration online. The reservation secures your desired combination for a limited period before you register the vehicle.

This guide applies to all registration offices in Illkreisen.

How is a plate structured?

A German plate consists of the district identifier of the registration district (one to three letters), followed by a recognition number of one to two letters and one to four digits. The freely chosen parts form your personalised plate.

Rules for the combination

Some restrictions apply when choosing:

A maximum of eight characters is permitted in total.
Certain letter combinations are prohibited (e.g. those with an unconstitutional reference such as NS, SS, SA, HJ, KZ).
The combination must still be available at the chosen registration location.

Costs and validity of the reservation

The reservation itself costs around €2.60; in addition there is the assignment fee of around €10.20 as part of the registration – around €13 in total. The reservation is valid for several months depending on the registration district.

It is best to reserve the plate before starting the actual registration – this secures your desired combination.

Step by step

1Check availability. Enter your desired combination and check online whether it is available.
2Reserve the plate. Reserve the combination against the reservation fee.
3Start the registration. Have the personalised plate assigned during the new registration, re-registration or transfer.
4Order the plates. Order the embossed plates at the same time – you will receive them by post.

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Frequently asked questions about vehicle registration in Illkreisen

How do I reserve a personalised plate?: You check the availability of your desired combination online and reserve it for a fee. You then have the plate assigned during registration.
How long is a reservation valid?: Validity depends on the registration district and is usually several months. You should complete registration within this period.
What does a personalised plate cost?: The reservation costs around €2.60 and the assignment at registration around €10.20 – around €13 in total – plus the cost of the embossed plates.
Which combinations are not allowed?: Prohibited are, among others, combinations with an unconstitutional reference (such as NS, SS, SA, HJ, KZ). A maximum of eight characters is permitted in total.

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Status for Illkreisen: 01.08.2026.