Order temporary number plates
If you are going to test drive a deregistered vehicle, or move it, you will need to use temporary number plates.
You may use temporary number plates when:
- test driving, for example in connection with buying or selling the vehicle
- moving the vehicle from one place to another
- testing a vehicle in connection with repairs or similar
- driving in connection with customs clearance, approval and registration
Temporary number plates can only be used on vehicles that do not have other number plates and have been deregistered in the National Vehicle Register. It is your responsibility as the driver to ensure that the vehicle is in proper condition and safe to use. Temporary number plates can also be used in Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
You can order temporary number plates on Your Page, also for vehicles you do not own yourself. If it is more than 10 business days before you plan to use them, you can have the plates sent to you by post. If you are planning to use the temporary number plates before ten business days have gone by, you need to pick them up at a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office (trafikkstasjon).
Book an appointment to pick up the temporary number plates, to avoid having to wait in line at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office. Remember to bring valid proof of identity.
Temporary number plates and permit
Temporary number plates cost NOK 380 per day, and you must be at least 16 years old to buy them.
Temporary number plates are made of adhesive foil that you attach to the car where the regular number plates ordinarily would have been. You throw them away after use.
Together with the temporary number plates you will be provided with a temporary permit which must be carried in the vehicle and presented for inspection if required.
When should temporary number plates not be used?
You cannot use temporary number plates for activities such as rally driving, all forms of car racing, driving practice, graduation party events (“russ” events) or on caravans during ordinary weekend use.
Nor can you use temporary number plates for the transport of people and goods, unless the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office has permitted such transport and this is specified in the temporary permit. When an unregistered motor vehicle is towed and the towing requires a person to sit in the driver's seat, the vehicle must be equipped with temporary number plates.
For how long are temporary number plates valid?
The main rule is that you may buy temporary number plates for 24 hours. You decide for yourself when you want the validity of your temporary number plates to begin, and the plates may be ordered up to 60 days before you are going to use them.
To avoid waiting time at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office, book an appointment if you are going to order temporary number plates for
- several consecutive days
- a vehicle that has not previously been registered in Norway
to avoid having to wait in line.
Buying temporary number plates at a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office
If you are buying temporary number plates at a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office, you need to bring valid proof of identity.
Book an appointment to pick up the temporary number plates, to avoid having to wait in line at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.
You must provide the following information:
- Norwegian national ID number / organisation number
- registration number
- VIN or chassis number (if you do not have registration number)
- purpose
- planned route
- duration
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
No need for insurance
You do not need liability insurance when you drive with temporary number plates, because the insurance is covered by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
