Which registration district issues the license plate prefix WEL?

The official vehicle prefix WEL belongs to the registration district Limburg-Weilburg, Weilburg in Hessen. The locally competent authority is Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg.

How can I check and reserve available WEL custom license plates online?

Via the digital license plate check, you can search for your desired combination with prefix WEL (1–2 letters and up to 4 digits), reserve it online, and order embossed DIN plates delivered by post.

Are all i-Kfz services available online for vehicles with WEL plates?

Yes. Via the i-Kfz platform for Limburg-Weilburg, new registration, change of keeper, re-registration, deregistration, and address changes can be completed entirely online without an appointment.

Can I keep my WEL license plate when moving or changing ownership?

Yes. Under nationwide license plate retention rules, an existing WEL plate can continue to be used when moving or transferring ownership, provided the vehicle remains registered.

License plate WEL: Registration district Limburg-Weilburg, Weilburg & online processing

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Profile of license plate prefix WEL

The official license plate prefix WEL is issued in the registration district Limburg-Weilburg, Weilburg (Hessen). The locally responsible authority is Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg. Via the digital platform, you can reserve available WEL custom license plates, order DIN-embossed plates, and submit new registrations, transfers, and deregistrations directly online.

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Interactive Custom License Plate Format Checker

Test your desired combination against official KBA format rules (maximum 8 characters, permitted letter and number sequence) and check live availability.

★DWEL•AB123

Total characters (max. 8): 8 / 8

District code

WEL

1–2 letters

1–4 digits

Suffix

Combination meets official KBA format requirements (§ 9 FZV).

Official fee: €12.80 (€10.20 custom plate + €2.60 reservation under GebOSt)

WEL-Schilder nach Stückzahl & Ausführung direkt anfordern

DIN 74069 zertifizierte Heißprägung für Limburg-Weilburg, Weilburg – das Ortskürzel WEL ist im Konfigurator bereits voreingestellt.

★ 4,8 / 5 · DIN CERTCO geprüft

WEL PKW 2er-Set (Front & Heck)19,90 €

520 × 110 mm · DIN-geprägt · Bestseller

9,95 € / SchildJetzt konfigurieren →

WEL Einzelschild (1 Stück)11,95 €

520 × 110 mm · Ersatzschild / Anhänger

Sofort lieferbarJetzt konfigurieren →

WEL 3er-Set (inkl. Fahrradträger)26,85 €

3 × 520 × 110 mm · Sparpaket

nur 8,95 € / SchildJetzt konfigurieren →

WEL E-Kennzeichen (2er-Set)19,90 €

Für Elektroautos & Plug-in-Hybride

Ohne E-AufpreisJetzt konfigurieren →

WEL Motorrad-Kennzeichen11,95 €

180 × 200 mm / 200 × 200 mm zweizeilig

1 Stück DIN-geprägtJetzt konfigurieren →

WEL 3D Carbon-Optik (2er-Set)29,90 €

Edle Sport-Optik · DIN CERTCO zertifiziert

100 % amtlich zugelassenJetzt konfigurieren →

Competent registration authority for prefix WEL

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Westerwaldstr. 111
65549 Limburg

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00, Do 14:00-17:00

Go to i-Kfz platform Limburg-Weilburg →

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Limburger Str. 8-10
35781 Weilburg

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00

Go to i-Kfz platform Weilburg →

Public information of the competent authority – not part of this portal.

Digital platform services for Limburg-Weilburg (WEL)

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Frequently asked questions about prefix WEL (Limburg-Weilburg, Weilburg)

Which registration district issues the license plate prefix WEL?: The official vehicle prefix WEL belongs to the registration district Limburg-Weilburg, Weilburg in Hessen. The locally competent authority is Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg.
How can I check and reserve available WEL custom license plates online?: Via the digital license plate check, you can search for your desired combination with prefix WEL (1–2 letters and up to 4 digits), reserve it online, and order embossed DIN plates delivered by post.
Are all i-Kfz services available online for vehicles with WEL plates?: Yes. Via the i-Kfz platform for Limburg-Weilburg, new registration, change of keeper, re-registration, deregistration, and address changes can be completed entirely online without an appointment.
Can I keep my WEL license plate when moving or changing ownership?: Yes. Under nationwide license plate retention rules, an existing WEL plate can continue to be used when moving or transferring ownership, provided the vehicle remains registered.

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Last updated: 25.10.2026.