FIVA ID-Card
An internationally standardised FIVA document for historic vehicles over 30 years old. It records a vehicle's identity, technical data and history, is issued after a physical inspection and serves identification purposes only.
The FIVA ID-Card (officially the FIVA Identity Card) is an internationally standardised document issued in the name of FIVA for historic vehicles. It summarises a vehicle's identity, technical specifications and known history, including later modifications, as recorded at the time of issue. It is issued only for vehicles that are at least 30 years old, largely original and in a historically correct condition and not used for daily transport – and only after a physical inspection by a scrutineer confirming compliance with the FIVA Technical Code. Applications go through the National FIVA Authority (ANF) of the country where the vehicle is registered. The card remains the property of FIVA, is valid for a maximum of ten years and lapses on a change of ownership. It is for identification purposes only, is not a guarantee of authenticity and may not be used commercially. Many FIVA events – such as the Mille Miglia or the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este – require it for entry. Vehicles between 20 and 29 years old instead receive the FIVA Youngtimer Registration Document.
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H-Kennzeichen
Germany's official historic-vehicle plate with an ‘H’ for cars 30+ years old – full everyday use, flat vehicle tax, free access to low-emission zones.
Rotes Kennzeichen
Umbrella term for Germany's red recurring-use plates – depending on the leading digits 05 (inspection), 06 (dealer) or 07 (historic vehicles).
07er-Kennzeichen
Germany's red classic-car plate (rotes 07-Kennzeichen): one transferable plate for several historic vehicles, usable only for events plus test, transfer and workshop drives – never for everyday use.