Open Manufacturers Register – What changes for drivers
Radical changes in the process of issuing, ordering and delivering license plates promote Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. By provisions put into public electronic consultation (under a Ministry of Development bill), the old bureaucratic procedures of the Transport Directorates are abolished and a purely digital, fast and transparent system is introduced.
The public consultation will last until 16 September 2026 (time 09:00).
What changes with the new automated digital system
The new information system, managed by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, will cover the entire life cycle of signs:
- Full automation: The application, order, construction, management, administration, replacement, receipt, payment, cost clearance and supervision shall be digitised.
- Vehicle categories: It concerns private passenger use (I.E.), buses (I.E. and D.E.), trucks (I.E.) and motorcycles, with the possibility of subjecting other categories (excluding strict exceptions to OK).
- Select traffic number: Special parabola are established in favour of the Greek State for those who wish to choose a combination of numbers. This revenue will go directly to the state budget (in distinct ALE).
- Transparent pricing: The manufacturing parabola will include the manufacturer's default (and binding) cost, as well as the platform's operating costs, with the clearing done automatically.
Open Register of Manufacturers & Strict Penalties
For flexibility in the supply and elimination of monopolies, open Tag Manufacturers Register:
- Free participation: It is possible to register any legal person who fulfils the conditions without a numerical restriction or benchmarking procedure.
- Guarantee letter: The basic requirement for registration is the deposit of a guarantee letter. With the system running, construction will be done exclusive by registered members of the Register.
- Strict specifications & deadlines: Manufacturers are required to comply with technical specifications, electronic production orders and delivery times.
Penalties and fines for infringements: Where a manufacturer violates his obligations, strict penalties shall be provided:
- Administrative fine from EUR 10,000 to EUR 600,000.
- Partial or total reduction of the guarantee letter.
- Temporary suspension or definitive deletion from the Manufacturers' Register.
