Which registration district issues the license plate prefix WST?

The official vehicle prefix WST belongs to the registration district Westerstede in Niedersachsen. The locally competent authority is Landkreis Ammerland.

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

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

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

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

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

License plate WST: Registration district Westerstede & online processing

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Profile of license plate prefix WST

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

Order WST license plates online →Check WST 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.

★DWST•AB123

Total characters (max. 8): 8 / 8

District code

WST

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)

WST-Schilder nach Stückzahl & Ausführung direkt anfordern

DIN 74069 zertifizierte Heißprägung für Westerstede – das Ortskürzel WST ist im Konfigurator bereits voreingestellt.

★ 4,8 / 5 · DIN CERTCO geprüft

WST PKW 2er-Set (Front & Heck)19,90 €

520 × 110 mm · DIN-geprägt · Bestseller

9,95 € / SchildJetzt konfigurieren →

WST Einzelschild (1 Stück)11,95 €

520 × 110 mm · Ersatzschild / Anhänger

Sofort lieferbarJetzt konfigurieren →

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

3 × 520 × 110 mm · Sparpaket

nur 8,95 € / SchildJetzt konfigurieren →

WST E-Kennzeichen (2er-Set)19,90 €

Für Elektroautos & Plug-in-Hybride

Ohne E-AufpreisJetzt konfigurieren →

WST Motorrad-Kennzeichen11,95 €

180 × 200 mm / 200 × 200 mm zweizeilig

1 Stück DIN-geprägtJetzt konfigurieren →

WST 3D Carbon-Optik (2er-Set)29,90 €

Edle Sport-Optik · DIN CERTCO zertifiziert

100 % amtlich zugelassenJetzt konfigurieren →

Competent registration authority for prefix WST

Landkreis Ammerland

Ammerlandallee 12
26655 Westerstede

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

Go to i-Kfz platform Westerstede →

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

Digital platform services for Westerstede (WST)

Select the desired procedure for the Westerstede registration district:

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

Competent registration authority for prefix WST – Westerstede (5)

Frequently asked questions about prefix WST (Westerstede)

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

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Last updated: 26.10.2026.