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The registration certificate and everything you need to know about it.

Since Jan. 1, 2014, a new registration certificate in the Netherlands.
The paper registration certificate has been replaced by a credit-card-sized certificate (the registration card) and a registration code.registration card-front

What is a registration code?

The certificate of registration (Part II or Copy Part III) has been abolished and replaced by the 9-digit registration code. You will need this code for registration processes such as: transferring the vehicle to the name of another owner, applying for or cancelling the registration at the registration desk and exporting or scrapping the vehicle.

The registration code is issued in 2 parts and can only be used once. Once the code has been used, the owner/holder will receive a new code. Others than the owner/holder are not authorised to use the entire code.

The new owner/holder receives the first 4 digits of the registration code after the registration at the vehicle registration desk or at an RDW-approved institution. RDW processes this registration on the same working day and then also sends the registration card and the second part of the registration code (5 digits), so that the owner/holder receives these on the next delivery day. With a (costly) urgent application, it is possible to receive the registration card and the second half of the registration code on the same day.

Have you had the license plate put in your name (transfer), but have you not yet received the registration card? In that case, you may drive without a licence plate for 14 days after the transfer. When you are abroad, you are still required to present the registration card.

If you have lost your registration certificate, you can request a new registration code.

Apply for a new registration code

  • Go to 'Apply for a replacement registration code'.
  • Choose the second option: Apply for an inscription code only.
  • Fill in the requested details. Have your vehicle identification number (frame number) at hand. In the service 'Retrieve vehicle data' you can look up where this number can be found on your motorbike. Your dealer or importer can also tell you.
  • You pay the costs via iDEAL.
Description 2023
Replacement registration code €1,10
  • You will receive an e-mail from RDW with the application details.
  • RDW will send you the new registration code within 4 working days by post (not by e-mail). The registration number remains the same.

Have you lost your registration certificate (registration card)? Then request a new registration certificate with a registration code. You can do so by clicking on the link below.
'Request a replacement certificate with registration code'.

The RDW then sends a new registration card and a new registration code to the owner/applicant. The registration card will then have the same registration number, but a different document number.
The cost for this is €31.50.

In doubt about whether the registration card belongs to the vehicle in question?

Do you have doubts about whether the registration card belongs to the vehicle in question or if it is a forgery? If so, a check can be carried out via the RDW website. Via 'validation document number', the document number of the vehicle registration certificate and the registration number on the card can be entered and a check can be made as to whether the combination is correct or incorrect according to the vehicle registry.

Also read the blog post: Car insurance inaccuracies.

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