Switching to a Belgian License Plate
If you have been staying in Belgium for more than 4 months, it is mandatory to drive a car with a Belgian license plate and insure your vehicle. The process is very simple! Read here for the steps you need to take.
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How to Apply for a Belgian License Plate
If you have been staying in Belgium for more than 4 months, it is mandatory to drive with a Belgian license plate. If you don’t comply and have an accident, there’s a high chance that your foreign car insurer will not cover the damages. Additionally, you risk fines from the Belgian police. Even if the police do not check your vehicle immediately, they can do so at any time. Switching from a foreign license plate to a Belgian one is very simple!
Below are the steps you need to follow:
1. Download the E705 document from the Customs page of the customs office (instructions provided).
2. All your details will be registered with Customs, and with the provided proof, go to your local DIV (Dienst voor Inschrijvingen van Voertuigen) in Belgium. The vehicle will be subject to inspection.
3. Contact the insurance company issuing your policy and obtain the pink form, which is required to apply for a license plate.
4. Go to the DIV (Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport) to obtain your license plate. We recommend completing steps 2 and 3 at the same time.
It’s that simple! Secure your Belgian license plate quickly and enjoy worry-free driving with the reliable insurance from Polisa.be.
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Yes, if you are registered in Belgium, you are required to register your foreign car with Belgian license plates. Read here how you can switch your license plates.
Converting a foreign license plate to a Belgian license plate is very easy!
Follow these steps:
- Download the E705 document from the Customs page of the customs office (instructions).
- All data is registered with customs and with the proof you received, you go to the local DIV in Belgium. This is the DIV and stands for Vehicle Registration Service. The car is subjected to an inspection there.
- Contact the insurance company that issues the policy and obtain the pink form, which is required to apply for a license plate.
- Go to the DIV (Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport) to obtain a license plate.
We recommend that you carry out steps 2 and 3 at the same time.
If you live in Belgium, you are required to drive with a Belgian license plate. Without a Belgian license plate, you not only risk fines from the Belgian police, but also that your foreign car insurer will not cover damage in the event of an accident. Even if you are not checked immediately, this can happen at any time. Fortunately, converting a foreign license plate to a Belgian license plate is very easy!
It takes at least 5 working days before you receive the new license plates
The total costs are 150 euros for the vehicle inspection and registration with the DIV. In addition, you must pay road tax and take out Belgian car insurance.
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