Which registration district issues the license plate prefix HI?

The official vehicle prefix HI belongs to the registration district Alfeld, Hildesheim in Niedersachsen. The locally competent authority is Landkreis Hildesheim.

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

Via the digital license plate check, you can search for your desired combination with prefix HI (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 HI plates?

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

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

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

License plate HI: Registration district Alfeld, Hildesheim & online processing

HI · XX 1234

Profile of license plate prefix HI

The official license plate prefix HI is issued in the registration district Alfeld, Hildesheim (Niedersachsen). The locally responsible authority is Landkreis Hildesheim. Via the digital platform, you can reserve available HI custom license plates, order DIN-embossed plates, and submit new registrations, transfers, and deregistrations directly online.

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Interactive Custom License Plate Format Checker

Test your desired combination against official KBA format rules (maximum 8 characters, permitted letter and number sequence) and check live availability.

★DHI•AB123

Total characters (max. 8): 7 / 8

District code

1–2 letters

1–4 digits

Suffix

Combination meets official KBA format requirements (§ 9 FZV).

Official fee: €12.80 (€10.20 custom plate + €2.60 reservation under GebOSt)

HI-Schilder nach Stückzahl & Ausführung direkt anfordern

DIN 74069 zertifizierte Heißprägung für Alfeld, Hildesheim – das Ortskürzel HI ist im Konfigurator bereits voreingestellt.

★ 4,8 / 5 · DIN CERTCO geprüft

HI PKW 2er-Set (Front & Heck)19,90 €

520 × 110 mm · DIN-geprägt · Bestseller

9,95 € / SchildJetzt konfigurieren →

HI Einzelschild (1 Stück)11,95 €

520 × 110 mm · Ersatzschild / Anhänger

Sofort lieferbarJetzt konfigurieren →

HI 3er-Set (inkl. Fahrradträger)26,85 €

3 × 520 × 110 mm · Sparpaket

nur 8,95 € / SchildJetzt konfigurieren →

HI E-Kennzeichen (2er-Set)19,90 €

Für Elektroautos & Plug-in-Hybride

Ohne E-AufpreisJetzt konfigurieren →

HI Motorrad-Kennzeichen11,95 €

180 × 200 mm / 200 × 200 mm zweizeilig

1 Stück DIN-geprägtJetzt konfigurieren →

HI 3D Carbon-Optik (2er-Set)29,90 €

Edle Sport-Optik · DIN CERTCO zertifiziert

100 % amtlich zugelassenJetzt konfigurieren →

Competent registration authority for prefix HI

Landkreis Hildesheim

Ständehausstr. 1
31061 Alfeld (Leine)

Opening hours: Mo 07:30-12:00 14:00-16:00, Di-Fr 07:30-12:00, Do 14:00-17:30

Go to i-Kfz platform Alfeld →

Landkreis Hildesheim

Bavenstedter Str. 50
31135 Hildesheim

Opening hours: Mo-Mi 07:30-12:30, Do 07:30-12:30 14:30-17:30, Fr 07:30-12:30

Go to i-Kfz platform Hildesheim →

Public information of the competent authority – not part of this portal.

Digital platform services for Alfeld (HI)

Select the desired procedure for the Alfeld registration district:

New registration→Re-registration→Transfer of ownership→De-registration→Change of address→Personalised plate→Licence plates→Green emissions sticker→Car insurance & eVB→

Frequently asked questions about prefix HI (Alfeld, Hildesheim)

Which registration district issues the license plate prefix HI?: The official vehicle prefix HI belongs to the registration district Alfeld, Hildesheim in Niedersachsen. The locally competent authority is Landkreis Hildesheim.
How can I check and reserve available HI custom license plates online?: Via the digital license plate check, you can search for your desired combination with prefix HI (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 HI plates?: Yes. Via the i-Kfz platform for Alfeld, new registration, change of keeper, re-registration, deregistration, and address changes can be completed entirely online without an appointment.
Can I keep my HI license plate when moving or changing ownership?: Yes. Under nationwide license plate retention rules, an existing HI plate can continue to be used when moving or transferring ownership, provided the vehicle remains registered.

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Last updated: 28.10.2026.