bpost continues to assist citizens with the cancellation of their licence plate by launching a new return service

As of 1 August 2025, the cancellation of licence plates in Belgium will be handled entirely by the Belgian vehicle registration service (DIV) and no longer by bpost, following a recent decision by the government. To ensure continuity for citizens, bpost will continue to offer a service for returning licence plates to be cancelled to the DIV’s cancellation service after that date. As such, it is important to remember that official licence plates should never be destroyed by their owners but must be returned to the DIV.

The licence plate to be cancelled can be handed in unpackaged at any post office. The bpost staff will verify whether the plate is an official Belgian licence plate and will then provide a submission receipt stating the licence plate number. Thanks to the Track & Trace feature, each customer receives a notification once the licence plate has been successfully delivered to the DIV’s cancellation service.

Avoid unnecessary costs
​Returning a licence plate via bpost ensures speed, reliability and convenience, which are all important for the timely cancellation of car insurance and road tax. These costs will otherwise continue to be charged. With its extensive network of 656  post offices, bpost offers a nearby drop-off point for every resident in Belgium.

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