Transit plates for Europe: no queues, no visits, by courier
30-day temporary registration with documents for your company. Send your paperwork by email and receive the plates within 24-48 hours anywhere in the EU.
What are transit plates and who are they for?
Transit plates (export plates) are a temporary vehicle registration that lets you legally drive a vehicle that is not yet permanently registered. Unlike most EU systems, where temporary plates are valid only domestically or require presenting the vehicle at an office, Lithuanian transit plates are issued from documents alone. Your vehicle can be anywhere in Europe.
The service is built for business customers: used car and truck traders, transfer drivers, transport companies and fleets. One order covers the complete package: plates, temporary registration certificate and a document pack for roadside checks.
Price includes the plate set, temporary registration certificate and document pack. Trucks and buses receive an individual quote within 1 hour.
Compare: what the alternatives cost
Most EU temporary plate systems require an office visit, a valid roadworthiness test, or are only valid inside their own country.
| Option | Price | Validity | Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| German export plates (Ausfuhrkennzeichen) | €120-250 | 15-30 days | German office visit, valid TÜV required, appointment queues up to 8 weeks |
| Dutch transit plates (RDW) | €193-420 | 14 days | Vehicle must be physically presented at an RDW station |
| Car transporter / trailer | €430-900 | - | Scheduling, waiting, per-vehicle cost |
| Vin Motors transit plates | from €79.99 | 30 days, valid across all of Europe | Documents by email, plates by courier in 24-48h |
Comparison based on publicly listed 2026 prices. Actual prices may vary.
How it works
Send your documents
Company details and vehicle documents (registration certificate or purchase contract), sent by email or via the request form.
We handle the registration
Temporary registration with your vehicle's VIN and a registration certificate is prepared the same or next business day.
Plates shipped by courier
Plates, certificate and the document pack ship within 24-48 hours to any EU country.
Drive for 30 days
Mount the plates and drive legally. Validity is 30 days from issue.
What's included
- Plate set (2 pcs)
- Temporary registration certificate with VIN
- Document pack for roadside checks (EN / local language)
- Phone support for the whole validity period
A document pack with every shipment
Every order includes a document set: the temporary registration certificate with VIN, insurance documents and a multi-language procedure sheet, so any roadside or border check goes smoothly.
A service for business customers
Transit plates are issued to companies only, so a company registration number is required to order. Traders and transporters ordering regularly get contract pricing.
Trucks, trailers and buses
For heavy vehicles, temporary plates elsewhere cost multiples of the car price: in the Netherlands one-day truck insurance alone runs €235, and Polish border insurance for trucks costs about €600 for 30 days.
We issue transit plates for tractor units, semi-trailers, trailers and buses through the same process: from documents, by courier. Pricing depends on vehicle type, so send a request and get a quote within 1 hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long are transit plates valid?
30 days from the date of issue. Within that period the vehicle should be permanently registered in its destination country.
Does the vehicle need to be presented?
No. Registration is completed from documents, and the vehicle can be in any country. This is the key difference from most EU systems.
Is a valid roadworthiness test (MOT/TÜV) required?
No. For export registration the roadworthiness requirement does not apply under the registration rules.
How much do transit plates cost?
For cars, prices start from €79.99 including plates, certificate and document pack. Trucks and buses are quoted individually.
Can private individuals order?
Currently the service is available to business customers only, and a company registration number is required.
Get a quote within 1 hour
Fill in the form and we reply within 60 minutes during business hours.
Or call us now
+370 662 76235