Obtaining a registration number

When you should apply for a number?

In the following cases, a new registration number must first be applied or use a registration number still reserved in the name of the person under whom the vehicle will be registered, before the vehicle can be registered:

  • registration of a new vehicle ;
  • purchase/registration of a vehicle registered in a another country ;
  • purchase of a vehicle already registered in the Grand Duchy ;
  • purchase or re-registration of a vehicle registered under a number in the old format (2 letters and 3 digits or 1 letter and 4 digits);

Applying for a registration number of the current series

There are 2 distinct series of current series :

  • for mopeds and light quadricycles ;
    • 2 letter and 2 digits ;
  • for all other vehicles :
    • 2 letters and 4 digits ;

A registration number from the current series can be reserved free of charge.

 

You can apply for a registration number of the current series electronically:

  • online via > MyGuichet.lu ;
  • or by sending an e-mail to > nplaques@snca.lu ; 
    • Applicants must complete the form in respect of the application for the assignment of a registration number (Demande d'attribution d'un numéro d'immatriculation).

The registration number of the current series assigned to a person is the first one available of the current series.

The process takes one or two working days.

The holder will receive mail at his/her official home address indicating the number that has been allocated.

Applying for a personalised registration number

There are 4 distinct series of personalised registration numbers:

  • for mopeds and light quadricycles ;
    • 2 letter and 2 digits ;
  • for all other vehicles :
    • 2 letters and 4 digits ;
    • a 5-digit number ;
    • a 4-digit number.

The reservation of a personalised registration number is subject to the payment of a EUR 200 tax stamp.

 

You can apply for a personalised registration number electronically:

  • online via > MyGuichet.lu ;
  • or by sending an e-mail to > nplaques@snca.lu ;
    • Applicants must complete the form in respect of the application for the assignment of a registration number (Demande d'attribution d'un numéro d'immatriculation).

The MyGuichet.lu assistants make it possible to check that a registration number is available.

The process takes one or two working days.

The holder will receive mail at his/her official home address indicating that the number requested has been allocated.

Last update