Cancelling the a suspension of a vehicle
Do you have a vehicle with a suspended number plate? The suspension of a vehicle automatically expires at the end of the term. You can also cancel the suspension earlier. You can do so online or at a vehicle registration counter. Cancelling a suspension is free of charge. You will not receive a refund if you cancel the suspension early.
Important to know
- The suspension will end immediately. It is not possible to choose a future date.
- You are the owner of the vehicle. You are 18 years or older if you are taking care of the suspension on behalf of someone else. Or at least 16 years old if you are suspending a moped.
- There is no need to cancel the suspension when transferring the vehicle. This is done automatically.
- If the vehicle is subject to the PTI requirement, you need a valid PTI before you cancel the suspension. If you do not arrange this in time, you may be fined.
- If the owner of the vehicle has died, the suspension cannot be cancelled. If you transfer the vehicle, however, The suspension will end immediately. Learn more at Inheriting a vehicle.
Cancelling a suspension online
Are you cancelling the suspension on behalf of someone else and in need of a paper registration certificate? You can only cancel the suspension at a registration counter, desk or inspection station.
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If you are cancelling the suspension on behalf of someone else, you will need the document number of the registration card and the registration code.
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Sign in with DigiD , eHerkenning or an RDW certificate . If you are cancelling the suspension on behalf of someone else, sign in with your own DigiD.Cancelling a suspension with DigiD Cancelling a suspension with eHerkenning Cancelling a suspension with RDW certificate
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Specify which suspension you want to cancel.
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We will send 2 emails to the email address provided:
- Email 1: This is a confirmation of your request.
- Email 2: This email contains the end date of your suspension. The suspension will end as soon as you receive this email.
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The registration certificate and registration code remain valid. If you are suspending the vehicle on behalf of someone else, they will receive a new registration code. We will send it to the address registered with the municipality. If the vehicle belongs to a lease or financing company, they will receive the code.
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If you have a paper registration certificate that states the suspension, you will receive a new credit card-sized registration certificate within 5 working days. When you will receive the mail depends on the postal service. Registration cards and paper registration certificates that do not state the suspension will remain valid.