Registering Your Car: Procedures, Timelines, and Practical Tips
Have you just moved to Luxembourg and enrolled your children in school? Next step: your vehicle.
You’ll need to have your driver’s license recognized, insure your car, and register it in Luxembourg. These steps are essential for driving legally.
In this article, discover all the steps to register your vehicle in Luxembourg, along with practical tips to save time and avoid mistakes.
Moving to Luxembourg with a car: what you need to know
Luxembourg attracts many expats and cross-border workers. If you arrive with a foreign vehicle, you have six months to register it.
- Requirement to purchase Luxembourg car insurance
- Procedures with the SNCA and the Customs Administration
- Possibility of retaining certain benefits (no-claims discount)
👉 Planning these steps in advance saves you time and helps you avoid administrative complications.
Reserving your license plate in Luxembourg
Once you’ve settled in, you have 6 months to register your vehicle with a Luxembourg license plate.
Registration number: how to proceed?
Visit MyGuichet.lu to reserve your registration number.
You have two options:
- Standard serial number: consisting of 2 letters and 4 digits, assigned automatically with no specific requirements
- Personalized number: a unique license plate linked to its owner (cost: +€50 in tax stamps, €24 for a replacement)
Personalized license plate: a common practice in Luxembourg
Very common in Luxembourg, personalized license plates allow you to stand out and make it easier to identify your vehicle.
👉 Advantages:
- Easy to remember
- Quick identification in a parking lot
Since 4-digit numbers are in high demand, it is advisable to choose:
- A 5-digit number
- Or a combination of letters and numbers
👉 On MyGuichet.lu, you can check the availability of your number.
Request a registration certificate (SNCA)
After reserving your license plate, you must apply for a registration certificate from the SNCA (National Motor Vehicle Registration Authority).
How do I obtain the registration certificate?
The form is available on the SNCA website. You can:
- Send it by mail
- Submit it in person
- Schedule an appointment online
In addition:
- You must purchase auto insurance from an insurer licensed in Luxembourg
- Your vehicle must be cleared through customs (form 705) if purchased abroad
👉 This applies to vehicles:
- more than 6 months old
- with more than 6,000 km
Visit a Customs and Excise Administration center (Gasperich, Grevenmacher, Diekirch).
Documents required for registration
- Completed and signed application form
- Copy of ID
- Vehicle invoice
- Proof of insurance
- 705 sticker (customs)
- Valid vehicle inspection
- European Certificate of Conformity (vehicles manufactured after 02/01/2016)
- Foreign vehicle registration certificate
- €50 tax stamp
- +€50 extra for a personalized license plate (optional)
Once you have obtained the certificate, you will need to have your license plates made by an authorized manufacturer.
More information on the SNCA’s official website
Save time: registration service with AXA Luxembourg
Want to avoid the paperwork?
AXA Luxembourg offers a turnkey service:
👉 How it works: your vehicle is picked up and returned to you registered in Luxembourg.
Checklist: Registering your car in Luxembourg
- Reserve a license plate number on MyGuichet.lu
- Purchase car insurance
- Obtain the 705 sticker (if necessary)
- Submit the application to the SNCA
- Have the license plates made
See all the steps to drive in Luxembourg with peace of mind
FAQ: Vehicle registration in Luxembourg
How long does it take to register a car in Luxembourg?
You have 6 months after moving to register your vehicle in Luxembourg.
Do I need insurance to register a vehicle?
Yes, a certificate of insurance issued by an approved insurer is required to obtain your registration certificate.
What is the 705 sticker?
It is a document issued by Luxembourg customs for imported vehicles, certifying their tax status.
Can you choose your license plate?
Yes, you can opt for a personalized license plate for an additional fee.
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