Apply for a one-day license plate
A one-day license plate is a license plate valid for one day that allows you to drive to and from the vehicle inspection at the National Road Traffic Authority (RDW).
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Everything You Need to Know About Applying for a One-Day License Plate
If you want to drive your car to an inspection station yourself, you must first make an inspection appointment online, during which you can request a one-day registration certificate from the RDW. Follow thislinkto find information from the RDW on how to apply for a one-day registration certificate. Once you’ve submitted your application for a one-day registration certificate to the RDW, you’ll receive it digitally the same day.
With the one-day license plate, you can drive your car to theinspection station. The license plate is valid only in the Netherlands and only on the day of the inspection. When you drive your car to the inspection station, you must affix the one-day license plate—with black letters on a white background—to your car. This does not have to be an original license plate.
Imported cars must first be inspected by the RDW before you are allowed to drive them. Since you do not yet have a permanent Dutch license plate, the RDW will issue you a one-day license plate. With this license plate, you may only drive to and from the inspection on the day of the inspection. You are not permitted to drive the vehicle at any other time. However, you must take out valid liability insurance (WA) for this vehicle.
Car Insurance for a One-Day License Plate
At Alpina, you can purchase a one-day insurance policy. You can apply for this insurance online, and once you’ve paid via iDEAL | Wero, you’ll immediately receive your insurance certificate. The insurance is valid on the day of the inspection, covering the trip to and from the inspection station.
Once the vehicle has been approved, you will receive the final Dutch license plate from the RDW. As of that date, you are required to purchase valid third-party liability insurance for this vehicle. At Alpina, you can compare thecheapest car insurance optionsonline and purchase a policy right away.
Classic Car Insurance and One-Day License Plate
If you own a classic car and need a one-day license plate to take it to the RDW inspection, the classic car is covered for liability under the insurance policy. Once the classic car has been inspected, you’ll need classic car insurance. You cancompare classic car insurance premiums on the alpina.nl website.