Netherlands introduces mandatory Dutch licence plate for Ukrainian cars
Do you have a car or motorcycle with a Ukrainian licence plate? Then you have until 4 March 2025 to arrange Dutch licence plates for your vehicle. Read how to do that here.
You have to register your car yourself for a Dutch licence plate
Your car, motorcycle or scooter must have a Dutch license plate on 4 March 2025. The Dutch government wants this to better control foreign vehicles. Make sure you arrange for a Dutch license plate yourself in time.
To register your car, you need to follow several steps
To register your vehicle and get a Dutch licence plate, you need to follow a few steps, for example:
You start by visiting an inspection station of the
Here they check your vehicle for technical requirements and safety, such as lights, tyres and brakes.
If all is well, you will receive a report. You will need this report for the next steps of registration.
See all the steps you need to go through to get a Dutch licence plate here:
This is how to register a Ukrainian car in the Netherlands
You can be fined if you do not register your car
Do you not register your car on time? Then you could face fines or even a ban from driving your car in the Netherlands. The Dutch government advises Ukrainians in the Netherlands to register their vehicle as soon as possible and not wait until March.