Which registration district issues the license plate prefix WHV?

The official vehicle prefix WHV belongs to the registration district Wilhelmshaven in Niedersachsen. The locally competent authority is Stadt Wilhelmshaven.

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

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

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

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

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

License plate WHV: Registration district Wilhelmshaven & online processing

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Profile of license plate prefix WHV

The official license plate prefix WHV is issued in the registration district Wilhelmshaven (Niedersachsen). The locally responsible authority is Stadt Wilhelmshaven. Via the digital platform, you can reserve available WHV 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.

★DWHV•AB123

Total characters (max. 8): 8 / 8

District code

WHV

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)

WHV-Schilder nach Stückzahl & Ausführung direkt anfordern

DIN 74069 zertifizierte Heißprägung für Wilhelmshaven – das Ortskürzel WHV ist im Konfigurator bereits voreingestellt.

★ 4,8 / 5 · DIN CERTCO geprüft

WHV PKW 2er-Set (Front & Heck)19,90 €

520 × 110 mm · DIN-geprägt · Bestseller

9,95 € / SchildJetzt konfigurieren →

WHV Einzelschild (1 Stück)11,95 €

520 × 110 mm · Ersatzschild / Anhänger

Sofort lieferbarJetzt konfigurieren →

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

3 × 520 × 110 mm · Sparpaket

nur 8,95 € / SchildJetzt konfigurieren →

WHV E-Kennzeichen (2er-Set)19,90 €

Für Elektroautos & Plug-in-Hybride

Ohne E-AufpreisJetzt konfigurieren →

WHV Motorrad-Kennzeichen11,95 €

180 × 200 mm / 200 × 200 mm zweizeilig

1 Stück DIN-geprägtJetzt konfigurieren →

WHV 3D Carbon-Optik (2er-Set)29,90 €

Edle Sport-Optik · DIN CERTCO zertifiziert

100 % amtlich zugelassenJetzt konfigurieren →

Competent registration authority for prefix WHV

Stadt Wilhelmshaven

Rathausplatz 10
26382 Wilhelmshaven

Opening hours: Mo,Mi,Fr 08:00-12:30, Di 08:00-12:30, 14:00-16:00, Do 08:00-17:00

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Digital platform services for Wilhelmshaven (WHV)

Select the desired procedure for the Wilhelmshaven 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 WHV (Wilhelmshaven)

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