How quickly can I submit Personalised plate for Dortmund (DO) online?

Digital entry for the Dortmund registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Dortmund) is not required.

Which documents do I need for Personalised plate in Dortmund?

For online processing in the Dortmund district, please have the following ready: Desired letter and number combination, Details of the planned registration.

How do I receive the documents and stickers for my DO license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered DO license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Dortmund.

Personalised plate in Dortmund

DO· Stadt Dortmund

Would you like a specific plate combination in Dortmund? You can check availability online and reserve the plate directly with the registration office responsible for Dortmund. The reservation is then used for your registration.

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Documents required for Personalised plate in Dortmund

Desired letter and number combination
Details of the planned registration

How Personalised plate works online

1Enter desired combination
2Check availability online
3Reserve plate with the authority
4Use the reservation for the registration

Frequently asked questions: Personalised plate in Dortmund

How quickly can I submit Personalised plate for Dortmund (DO) online?: Digital entry for the Dortmund registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Dortmund) is not required.
Which documents do I need for Personalised plate in Dortmund?: For online processing in the Dortmund district, please have the following ready: Desired letter and number combination, Details of the planned registration.
How do I receive the documents and stickers for my DO license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered DO license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Dortmund.

More digital platform services for Dortmund (DO)

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Responsible registration office Dortmund

Stadt Dortmund – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Südwall 2-4
44137 Dortmund
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo-Di 07:00-12:00, 13:30-16:00, Mi 07:00-12:00, Do 07:00-12:00, 13:30-18:00, Fr 07:00-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 0231-50-13332
Email:: buergerdienste@stadtdo.de

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You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.

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