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How much do personalised number plates (ønskeplader) cost in Denmark?

An 8-year right to your own text.

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Short answer

In 2026 a set of personalised plates costs DKK 9,180, which covers the right to the text for 8 years (DKK 8,000) and the normal plate price (DKK 1,180). The text must have at least two and at most seven Danish letters or digits, and two letters followed only by digits, or 5–7 digits alone, are not allowed. You order in Motorregistret with MitID under Plader, Bestil specialplade, Bestil ønskenummerplade, and delivery takes about 4 weeks. Personalised plates are possible for passenger cars, motorcycles and motorhomes.

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Why

  1. The price buys a right for 8 years.
  2. Each new 8-year period costs DKK 8,000.
  3. Offensive texts are refused case by case.

Details

Moving the plates to another vehicle costs DKK 100, and the plate operator can add a fee.

Tip

Register the plates on the car by the deadline in the Digital Post letter, or they are destroyed.

What may differ

On square EU plates the bottom line can hold at most three characters, so a long text may only fit a wide plate.

Common misconception

Many think you buy personalised plates once and own them for good.

What actually happens

You buy a right for 8 years at a time and must extend it, at DKK 8,000 in 2026, to keep the text.

People also ask

  • How much do normal number plates cost in Denmark?
  • Can you move personalised plates to a new car?
  • Can you give your personalised plates to your partner?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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