Order temporary number plates
You need temporary number plates to test drive a deregistered vehicle, move it, or drive it in connection with repairs or customs clearance.
Temporary number plates can only be used on vehicles that have been deregistered, or never been registered in Norway. As the driver, you are responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is in proper condition and safe to use. Anyone above the age of 16 can purchase temporary number plates, either for their own vehicles or for vehicles belonging to someone else.
The main rule is that you may buy temporary number plates for 24 hours.
You may use temporary number plates when
- test driving, for example in connection with buying or selling the vehicle
- moving a vehicle from one place to another, for example in connection with repairs or vehicle tests
- driving in connection with customs clearance, approval and registration
- towing a vehicle when the towing requires a person to sit in the driver's seat
When and where will you be driving?
If you are planning to use the temporary number plates to drive within the next ten business days, you can buy the temporary plates at a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office (trafikkstasjon). You need to book an appointment before you go to a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.
You also need to buy the temporary number plates at one of our Offices if
- the vehicle has not been previously registered in Norway (import)
- you will be driving in Sweden, Denmark or Finland
- you are going to test drive the vehicle with passengers, equipment, luggage or other goods
- you wish to apply for temporary number plates that last longer than 24 hours (the number of days will be limited to what is normally necessary in the individual case)
When buying temporary number plates, you must provide the following information:
- Norwegian national ID number / organisation number
- VIN (chassis number) / registration number
- where and when the temporary plates will be used
If it is more than 10 business days before you plan to use them, you can have the temporary number plates sent to you by post. You can order temporary number plates at the earliest 60 days before you need to use them.
Others can pick up your temporary number plates for you
If someone other than the one who ordered the temporary number plates is going to pick them up at a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office, the person picking them up must bring an authorisation letter.
The authorisation must be on paper and must contain:
- the name of the person giving authorisation
- the signature of the person giving authorisation
- proof of identity or a copy of the ID of the person giving authorisation
- the name of the person who has been authorised to collect the temporary number plates
- the number on the temporary number plates to be collected
You need to book an appointment in advance and bring valid proof of identity when you go to a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.
When should temporary number plates not be used?
You cannot use temporary number plates for normal driving. “Normal driving” includes
- rally racing and other car races
- driving practice
- party events for “russ” (high-school graduates)
- camping trips
Attaching the temporary number plates
Temporary plates are made of adhesive foil that you attach to the vehicle where its regular number plates are found. We recommend that you remove the regular plates before attaching temporary number plates. Temporary number plates should be thrown away after use.
Remember the temporary permit
You will receive a temporary permit along with your temporary number plates. You must carry this with you while driving and present it if pulled over for inspection.
Importing a vehicle
For a vehicle that has not been previously registered in Norway, you can only buy temporary number plates at a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office. You need to book an appointment, bring valid proof of identity, and provide information about the vehicle. You should provide the following information:
- VIN (chassis number)
- make and model year
- type of vehicle (such as car, motorcycle or similar)
- year of registration (if used import)
Fees and insurance
Temporary number plates cost NOK 340 per day.
The fee you pay for the temporary number plates is non-refundable.
Liability insurance covered by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration is included in the fee. This is a zero-excess insurance.
