Moped license plate application

Moped license plate lost

Have you lost your moped's license plate or has it been stolen? Then it is important that you replace it as soon as possible, because without a license plate you are not allowed to ride your moped on public roads.

If you have lost both the license plate and the registration certificate, you must first apply for a new one. This is because without a registration certificate, you cannot apply for a new license plate. Apply for a new registration certificate here.

Apply for license plates through the RDW

You can go through the RDW to apply for a moped license plate. Your moped must first be inspected by the RDW. During the inspection, they check whether the moped complies with the rules for driving on public roads. They also check the technical condition. Without an inspection you cannot get a new license plate.

Conditions for applying for license plate

When you apply for a license plate, however, you must meet a number of conditions:

• You are at least 16 years old
• You live in the Netherlands and are therefore registered in the Basic Registration of Persons (BRP)
• If you want to register the moped in the name of a company, the company must be based in the Netherlands. In addition, it must not be a sole proprietorship.
• You come to the inspection of the moped yourself and have a valid ID with you

Was your moped put into service in or after 2006? Then it must be built according to a European type approval. You can request a Certificate of Origin from the manufacturer or importer of the moped. With this you can prove that your vehicle meets the European requirements and can be allowed on the road. If the moped does not yet have a European Type Approval, you must apply for an individual approval for the moped.

Required documents for applying for a license plate

To apply for a moped license plate, you need the following documents:

• A valid form of identification
• Certificate of Compliance (CoA).
• A completed application form

During the inspection, the year of construction or the date the moped was first put into service is determined. Sometimes this cannot be done on the basis of the moped. In that case, you must be able to prove it with additional documents. For example, this can be done using an invoice or a warranty certificate.

Step-by-step license plate application process

To apply for a license plate, you can follow the following roadmap:

1. Make an appointment for the inspection. You can do this at 'Make an inspection appointment'.
2. To take your moped to the inspection, you can apply for a one-day registration. This is also via the RDW and can be done at Apply for a day registration plate. With a single-day license plate you can drive to the inspection station on the day of the inspection.
3. After the inspection, you will receive the registration card by mail within 5 working days. One working day later you will receive a letter with the registration code. From that moment on, you must fulfill all vehicle obligations, such as having a license plate and a WA moped insurance.
4. Finally, buy a license plate for your moped. Make sure you do this from a license plate manufacturer approved by the RDW.