License plate DE: Registration district Dessau-Roßlau & online processing
Profile of license plate prefix DE
The official license plate prefix DE is issued in the registration district Dessau-Roßlau (Sachsen-Anhalt). The locally responsible authority is Stadt Dessau-Roßlau. Via the digital platform, you can reserve available DE custom license plates, order DIN-embossed plates, and submit new registrations, transfers, and deregistrations directly online.
Competent registration authority for prefix DE
Stadt Dessau-Roßlau
Ferd.-von-Schill-Str. 806844 Dessau-Roßlau
Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-12:00, Mo 13:30-15:00, Di 13:30-17:30, Do 13:30-15:30
Go to i-Kfz platform Dessau-Roßlau →Public information of the competent authority – not part of this portal.
Digital platform services for Dessau-Roßlau (DE)
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Frequently asked questions about prefix DE (Dessau-Roßlau)
- Which registration district issues the license plate prefix DE?
- The official vehicle prefix DE belongs to the registration district Dessau-Roßlau in Sachsen-Anhalt. The locally competent authority is Stadt Dessau-Roßlau.
- How can I check and reserve available DE custom license plates online?
- Via the digital license plate check, you can search for your desired combination with prefix DE (1–2 letters and up to 4 digits), reserve it online, and order embossed DIN plates delivered by post.
- Are all i-Kfz services available online for vehicles with DE plates?
- Yes. Via the i-Kfz platform for Dessau-Roßlau, new registration, change of keeper, re-registration, deregistration, and address changes can be completed entirely online without an appointment.
- Can I keep my DE license plate when moving or changing ownership?
- Yes. Under nationwide license plate retention rules, an existing DE plate can continue to be used when moving or transferring ownership, provided the vehicle remains registered.
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