Theft of number plates
If one or both number plates are stolen, you must immediately lodge a complaint with the police. You will be given a declaration of theft or a record of your complaint, which you will need to carry out the procedure for replacing the number plates.
The old registration number is not re-allocated for a period of five years from the presumed date of the theft, although it remains reserved for the owner or holder of the vehicle.
Usurpation of number plates
It is against the law to usurp number plates (i.e. using false number plates, bearing an existing number, on a vehicle). You will know this has happened if you receive fines indicating your number when your vehicle was not in the place where the fine was accrued.
You must lodge a complaint with the police immediately.
If the person concerned feels that his/her safety or privacy is compromised, the registration number may be replaced, on the basis of a special authorisation. Special authorisation may be requested by sending an e-mail to info@snca.lu, attaching a copy of the complaint filed.
Replacement of a registration number
To be able to replace a registration number, you must first apply for a new number.
To change the number on the registration certificate, applicants must send the following documents:
- a duly completed and signed registration certificate application form (Demande en obtention d'un certificat d'immatriculation);
- if applicable, a tax stamp;
- a valid insurance certificate, established by an insurance company accredited in the Grand Duchy and bearing the new registration number;
- the declaration of theft established by the police;
- parts 1 and 2 (grey and yellow respectively) of the registration certificate;
- a valid technical inspection certificate, if the vehicle is covered by one;
- a copy of an identity document if the owner is a natural person.
The owner or holder of the vehicle may give a third party written instructions to carry out the procedure on his/her behalf.