Do electric cars with an E-plate also need a green emissions sticker?

Yes. Electric vehicles also require a green emissions sticker when entering German low-emission zones.

What is the fine for driving in a low-emission zone without a sticker?

Entering or parking in a low-emission zone without a valid green sticker carries a standard fine of €100 across Germany.

Order the green emissions sticker (Feinstaubplakette) online

By Editorial Team Digital Vehicle Registration · iKfz Online-Zulassung · Updated on 30.10.2026

This guide is aimed at everyone who wants to complete an i-Kfz procedure online in Deutschland – including the specifics and responsibilities for Deutschland.

At a glance

To enter German low-emission zones (Umweltzonen), a valid green emissions sticker (pollutant group 4) must be displayed on the windshield. The license plate number printed on the sticker must match your current plate. You can order the sticker online using your Registration Certificate Part I and receive it by post.

This guide applies to all registration offices in Deutschland.

When do you need a new emissions sticker?

A new sticker is required whenever your vehicle receives a new license plate number, after a windshield replacement, or if the inscription has faded and is no longer legible.

If you keep your existing license plate when moving or transferring ownership, your existing green sticker remains valid.

Which vehicles receive the green sticker?

Almost all petrol vehicles with a catalytic converter (Euro 1 and above), diesel vehicles from Euro 4 onwards, and all electric vehicles qualify:

Petrol, LPG, and CNG vehicles from Euro 1 / regulated catalytic converter
Diesel vehicles from Euro 4, Euro 5, and Euro 6
Battery electric vehicles (E-plate) and plug-in hybrids

Step by step

1Prepare vehicle registration certificate. Have Registration Certificate Part I (Fahrzeugschein) ready.
2Enter license plate. Enter your current official license plate and vehicle data online.
3Receive by post. Your printed green emissions sticker will be delivered to your home by post.

Complete Green emissions sticker online now

Via iKfz-Zulassung Deutschland you start the procedure for Deutschland online – without an appointment at the registration office. Processing is handled by our service partner.

Order emissions sticker online

Frequently asked questions about vehicle registration in Deutschland

Do electric cars with an E-plate also need a green emissions sticker?: Yes. Electric vehicles also require a green emissions sticker when entering German low-emission zones.
What is the fine for driving in a low-emission zone without a sticker?: Entering or parking in a low-emission zone without a valid green sticker carries a standard fine of €100 across Germany.

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Status for Deutschland: 30.10.2026.