Which registration district issues the license plate prefix RI?

The official vehicle prefix RI belongs to the registration district Stadthagen in Niedersachsen. The locally competent authority is Landkreis Schaumburg.

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

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

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

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

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

License plate RI: Registration district Stadthagen & online processing

RI · XX 1234

Profile of license plate prefix RI

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

Order RI license plates online →Check RI custom plate

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.

★DRI•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)

RI-Schilder nach Stückzahl & Ausführung direkt anfordern

DIN 74069 zertifizierte Heißprägung für Stadthagen – das Ortskürzel RI ist im Konfigurator bereits voreingestellt.

★ 4,8 / 5 · DIN CERTCO geprüft

RI PKW 2er-Set (Front & Heck)19,90 €

520 × 110 mm · DIN-geprägt · Bestseller

9,95 € / SchildJetzt konfigurieren →

RI Einzelschild (1 Stück)11,95 €

520 × 110 mm · Ersatzschild / Anhänger

Sofort lieferbarJetzt konfigurieren →

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

3 × 520 × 110 mm · Sparpaket

nur 8,95 € / SchildJetzt konfigurieren →

RI E-Kennzeichen (2er-Set)19,90 €

Für Elektroautos & Plug-in-Hybride

Ohne E-AufpreisJetzt konfigurieren →

RI Motorrad-Kennzeichen11,95 €

180 × 200 mm / 200 × 200 mm zweizeilig

1 Stück DIN-geprägtJetzt konfigurieren →

RI 3D Carbon-Optik (2er-Set)29,90 €

Edle Sport-Optik · DIN CERTCO zertifiziert

100 % amtlich zugelassenJetzt konfigurieren →

Competent registration authority for prefix RI

Landkreis Schaumburg

Jahnstr. 20
31655 Stadthagen

Opening hours: Mo 08:00-13:00, Di-Mi 08:00-12:00, Do 08:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00, Fr 08:00-12:00

Go to i-Kfz platform Stadthagen →

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

Digital platform services for Stadthagen (RI)

Select the desired procedure for the Stadthagen 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 RI (Stadthagen)

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

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Last updated: 27.10.2026.