How do I apply for a license plate for a moped?

Step-by-step license plate application process

Applying for a moped license plate is as follows:

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 plate. This can also be done through RDW by clicking on 'Apply for a day registration'. With a one-day registration 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 then on, you must fulfill all vehicle obligations, such as having a license plate and third-party 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.

Conditions for applying for license plate

If you apply for a license plate, however, you must meet some conditions. You must be at least 16 years old and registered in the Basic Registration of Persons. If you want to register the moped in the name of a company, the company must be established in the Netherlands. In addition, it may not be a sole proprietorship. You must appear in person at the inspection of your moped and you must carry valid identification.

If your moped was put into service in 2006 or later, the moped must be built following a type approval. If this is the case, the moped has a European Type Approval. You can request a Certificate of Origin from the manufacturer or importer of the moped. If the moped does not yet have a European Type Approval, you must apply for an individual approval for the moped.

Documents you need to apply for a license plate

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, you can use an invoice or warranty certificate.