What should I do if I lose my moped's registration number?
Without a license plate, you are not allowed to ride your moped on public roads. Therefore, if you have lost your moped's license plate or if it has been stolen, you should apply for a new one as soon as possible. Until then, you may not ride your moped. Do you take your moped out on the road anyway? Then you risk a hefty fine. Moreover, you cannot get moped insurance without a license plate. On Alpina.nl you can read what to do if you have lost the license plate of your moped.
I have lost my moped's registration number and registration certificate: what now?
If you have lost both the registration plate and the registration certificate, you should first apply for a new registration certificate. Without a registration certificate, you cannot apply for a new licence plate. You can apply for a new registration certificate here. Can't wait for a new registration certificate? Then you should report this to the police in person. If you have a signed report card, you can purchase a temporary (white) number plate. As soon as you have a new licence plate, you can purchase the final licence plate. If your licence plate has been stolen, we advise you to always report this to the police.
How do I apply for a new licence plate?
You can apply for a new licence plate in the following way:
- Choose from this overview a licence plate manufacturer that is recognised by the RDW. You can recognise an authorised licence plate manufacturer by the RDW accreditation shield and a sticker with the text 'issued licence plates'.
- Bring the following documents with you:
- The original Vehicle Registration Certificate (Part IA) or the registration card. If you also lost the registration certificate, you must first apply for a new one
- A valid form of identification - Pay the cost of the new licence plate. The licence plate manufacturer is allowed to set the price, so the price may vary from one manufacturer to another
- Then you will receive the new licence plates with a duplicate code. The duplicate code is a number on the licence plate. This number indicates how often number plates have been issued for the moped.
Moped licence plate stolen? Report it
If you suspect that your licence plate has been stolen, we recommend that you always report it to the police. You do not have to go to a police station to do this, you can make the report via the internet. Do not forget to save a copy of the report by saving it on your computer or print it out.
Take out moped insurance directly online!
Do you have a licence plate for your moped again? Then don't forget to take out moped insurance if you don't already have it. You are obliged to take out at least a third-party insurance, but you can also opt for a more extensive cover. Whatever coverage you choose, we have the right moped insurance for you. With our online comparison tool, you can easily compare different insurers. Do you have any questions or would you like to discuss the possibilities? Please do not hesitate to contact us! You can reach us by phone from Monday to Friday at 088 - 6883700. Of course, you can also send us a message via chat, WhatsApp or Messenger.
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