Apply for a moped license plate

Lost moped registration plate

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

If you have lost both your license plate and your vehicle registration certificate, you must first apply for a new vehicle registration certificate. Without a vehicle registration certificate, you cannot apply for a new license plate. Apply for a new vehicle registration certificate here.

Apply for a license plate through the RDW

You can do so via the RDW . However, 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 its technical condition. You cannot get a new license plate without passing the inspection.

Requirements for Applying for a License Plate

If you apply for a license plate, you must meet a number of requirements:

• You must be at least 16 years old
• You live in the Netherlands and are therefore registered in the Basic Register of Persons (BRP)
• If you want to register the moped in a company's name, the company must be based in the Netherlands. In addition, it cannot be a sole proprietorship.
• You must come in person to register the moped and bring a valid form of identification with you

Was your moped first put into service in or after 2006? If so, it must have been manufactured in accordance with a European type approval. You can request a Certificate of Origin from the moped’s manufacturer or importer. This certificate proves that your vehicle meets European requirements and is eligible for road use. If the moped does not yet have European type approval, you must apply for individual approval for the moped.

Documents Required to Apply for a License Plate

To apply for a moped registration, you'll need the following documents:

• A valid form of identification
• Certificate of Conformity (CvO)
• A completed application form

During the inspection, the year of manufacture or the date the moped was first put into service is determined. Sometimes this cannot be determined based on the moped itself. In that case, you must be able to prove it with supporting documents. This can be done, for example, with an invoice or a warranty certificate.

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for a License Plate

To apply for a license plate, follow these steps:

1. Schedule an appointment for the inspection. You can do this at “Schedule an Inspection Appointment”
2. To take your moped in for inspection, you can apply for a one-day license plate. This is also done through the RDW, and you can do it at “Apply for a one-day registration plate”. With a one-day registration plate, you’re allowed to ride to the inspection station on the day of the inspection.
3. After the inspection, you’ll receive the registration card by mail within 5 business days. One business day later, you’ll receive a letter with the registration code. From that point on, you must comply with all vehicle requirements, such as having a license plate and third-party moped insurance.
4. Finally, you'll need to purchase a license plate for your moped. Be sure to do this through an RDW-approved license plate manufacturer.