Which registration district issues the license plate prefix MER?

The official vehicle prefix MER belongs to the registration district Merseburg in Sachsen-Anhalt. The locally competent authority is Landkreis Saalekreis.

How can I check and reserve available MER custom license plates online?

Via the digital license plate check, you can search for your desired combination with prefix MER (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 MER plates?

Yes. Via the i-Kfz platform for Merseburg, new registration, change of keeper, re-registration, deregistration, and address changes can be completed entirely online without an appointment.

Can I keep my MER license plate when moving or changing ownership?

Yes. Under nationwide license plate retention rules, an existing MER plate can continue to be used when moving or transferring ownership, provided the vehicle remains registered.

License plate MER: Registration district Merseburg & online processing

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Profile of license plate prefix MER

The official license plate prefix MER is issued in the registration district Merseburg (Sachsen-Anhalt). The locally responsible authority is Landkreis Saalekreis. Via the digital platform, you can reserve available MER custom license plates, order DIN-embossed plates, and submit new registrations, transfers, and deregistrations directly online.

Order MER license plates online →Check MER custom plate

Interactive Custom License Plate Format Checker

Test your desired combination against official KBA format rules (maximum 8 characters, permitted letter and number sequence) and check live availability.

★DMER•AB123

Total characters (max. 8): 8 / 8

District code

MER

1–2 letters

1–4 digits

Suffix

Combination meets official KBA format requirements (§ 9 FZV).

Official fee: €12.80 (€10.20 custom plate + €2.60 reservation under GebOSt)

MER-Schilder nach Stückzahl & Ausführung direkt anfordern

DIN 74069 zertifizierte Heißprägung für Merseburg – das Ortskürzel MER ist im Konfigurator bereits voreingestellt.

★ 4,8 / 5 · DIN CERTCO geprüft

MER PKW 2er-Set (Front & Heck)19,90 €

520 × 110 mm · DIN-geprägt · Bestseller

9,95 € / SchildJetzt konfigurieren →

MER Einzelschild (1 Stück)11,95 €

520 × 110 mm · Ersatzschild / Anhänger

Sofort lieferbarJetzt konfigurieren →

MER 3er-Set (inkl. Fahrradträger)26,85 €

3 × 520 × 110 mm · Sparpaket

nur 8,95 € / SchildJetzt konfigurieren →

MER E-Kennzeichen (2er-Set)19,90 €

Für Elektroautos & Plug-in-Hybride

Ohne E-AufpreisJetzt konfigurieren →

MER Motorrad-Kennzeichen11,95 €

180 × 200 mm / 200 × 200 mm zweizeilig

1 Stück DIN-geprägtJetzt konfigurieren →

MER 3D Carbon-Optik (2er-Set)29,90 €

Edle Sport-Optik · DIN CERTCO zertifiziert

100 % amtlich zugelassenJetzt konfigurieren →

Competent registration authority for prefix MER

Landkreis Saalekreis

Weißenfelser Str. 46a-c
06217 Merseburg

Opening hours: Mo 09:00-12:00, Di 09:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00, Mi 09:00-12:00, Do 09:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00, Fr 09:00-12:00

Go to i-Kfz platform Merseburg →

Public information of the competent authority – not part of this portal.

Digital platform services for Merseburg (MER)

Select the desired procedure for the Merseburg registration district:

New registration→Re-registration→Transfer of ownership→De-registration→Change of address→Personalised plate→Licence plates→Green emissions sticker→Car insurance & eVB→

Frequently asked questions about prefix MER (Merseburg)

Which registration district issues the license plate prefix MER?: The official vehicle prefix MER belongs to the registration district Merseburg in Sachsen-Anhalt. The locally competent authority is Landkreis Saalekreis.
How can I check and reserve available MER custom license plates online?: Via the digital license plate check, you can search for your desired combination with prefix MER (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 MER plates?: Yes. Via the i-Kfz platform for Merseburg, new registration, change of keeper, re-registration, deregistration, and address changes can be completed entirely online without an appointment.
Can I keep my MER license plate when moving or changing ownership?: Yes. Under nationwide license plate retention rules, an existing MER plate can continue to be used when moving or transferring ownership, provided the vehicle remains registered.

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Last updated: 27.10.2026.