When you intend to use a vehicle that has been registered for export on public roads, i.e. drive it to its destination country, you will require an export registration number. After all, the Dutch number plates are destroyed when the vehicle is registered for export. The export registration number will subsequently be valid for a period of 14 days. In other words, you have 14 days to drive the vehicle to its destination country. However, an export registration number can only be issued when the vehicle still has a valid APK (MOT) certificate. If the APK certificate expires before the end of the 14-day period, the expiry date of the export registration number is the same as the APK expiry date. The export number plates have black digits and letters. The number plate first lists one digit, followed by two letters, followed by a combination of three letters or digits. Where can I obtain this registration number? The export registration number can be obtained from all VWE servicepoints, GWK branches and VWE Export Partners.