How can I check and reserve available HEF custom license plates online?

Via the digital license plate check, you can search for your desired combination with prefix HEF (1–2 letters and up to 4 digits), reserve it online, and order embossed DIN plates delivered by post.

Are all i-Kfz services available online for vehicles with HEF plates?

Yes. Via the i-Kfz platform for Bad Hersfeld, new registration, change of keeper, re-registration, deregistration, and address changes can be completed entirely online without an appointment.

Can I keep my HEF license plate when moving or changing ownership?

Yes. Under nationwide license plate retention rules, an existing HEF plate can continue to be used when moving or transferring ownership, provided the vehicle remains registered.

License plate HEF: Registration district Bad Hersfeld, Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Rotenburg a.d. Fulda & online processing

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Profile of license plate prefix HEF

The official license plate prefix HEF is issued in the registration district Bad Hersfeld, Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Rotenburg a.d. Fulda (Hessen). The locally responsible authority is Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg. Via the digital platform, you can reserve available HEF custom license plates, order DIN-embossed plates, and submit new registrations, transfers, and deregistrations directly online.

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Competent registration authority for prefix HEF

Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg

An der Haune 8
36251 Bad Hersfeld

Opening hours: Mo-Di 08:00-16:00, Mi 08:00-13:00, Do 08:00-17:30, Fr 08:00-13:00, Sa 09:00-12:00

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Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Friedloser Str. 12
36251 Bad Hersfeld

Opening hours: Mo-Di 08:00-16:00, Mi 08:00-13:00, Do 08:00-17:30, Fr 08:00-13:00, Sa 09:00-12:00

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Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Lindenstr. 1
36199 Rotenburg a.d.Fulda

Opening hours: Mo-Di 08:00-17:30, Mi 08:00-13:00, Do 08:00-17:30, Fr 09:00-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen

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Digital platform services for Bad Hersfeld (HEF)

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Competent registration authority for prefix HEF – Bad Hersfeld, Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Rotenburg a.d. Fulda (19)

Frequently asked questions about prefix HEF (Bad Hersfeld, Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Rotenburg a.d. Fulda)

Which registration district issues the license plate prefix HEF?: The official vehicle prefix HEF belongs to the registration district Bad Hersfeld, Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Rotenburg a.d. Fulda in Hessen. The locally competent authority is Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg.
How can I check and reserve available HEF custom license plates online?: Via the digital license plate check, you can search for your desired combination with prefix HEF (1–2 letters and up to 4 digits), reserve it online, and order embossed DIN plates delivered by post.
Are all i-Kfz services available online for vehicles with HEF plates?: Yes. Via the i-Kfz platform for Bad Hersfeld, new registration, change of keeper, re-registration, deregistration, and address changes can be completed entirely online without an appointment.
Can I keep my HEF license plate when moving or changing ownership?: Yes. Under nationwide license plate retention rules, an existing HEF plate can continue to be used when moving or transferring ownership, provided the vehicle remains registered.

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Last updated: 26.10.2026.