Licence plates for Köln
Do you need new licence plates in Köln? You can order plates online in standard-compliant quality and have them delivered by post – including security stickers as part of the registration. Here you will find the available types and the responsible authority in Köln.
Documents required for Licence plates in Köln
- Plate combination (or reservation)
- Desired size and type of plate
How Licence plates works online
- 1Configure plate
- 2Select size and type
- 3Order online
- 4Delivery by post
Frequently asked questions: Licence plates in Köln
- How quickly can I submit Licence plates for Köln (HIP) online?
- Digital entry for the Köln registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Köln) is not required.
- Which documents do I need for Licence plates in Köln?
- For online processing in the Köln district, please have the following ready: Plate combination (or reservation), Desired size and type of plate.
- How do I receive the documents and stickers for my HIP license plate?
- After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered HIP license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Köln.
More digital platform services for Köln (HIP)
Switch directly to other digital vehicle procedures in the Köln registration district:
Responsible registration office Köln
Stadt Köln – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.
Max-Glomsda-Str. 451105 Köln
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Opening hours: Mo 07:00-14:00, Di 07:00-18:00, Mi 07:00-13:00, Do 07:00-16:00, Fr 07:00-13:00, Sa 10:00-15:00, So geschlossen
Contact
- Phone:
- 0221-221-26635
Start Licence plates in Köln online now
You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.
Order plates online →Back to the Köln overview. Last updated: 27.10.2026.
