Electric Scooter Number Plate 2026 | Complete Online Guide
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Electric Scooter Number Plate 2026: How to Apply Online Through the Portale dell'Automobilista
What's changing for electric scooter owners in Italy
Since 16 May 2026, an important obligation has been in force for every owner of a private electric scooter in Italy: the identification plate, commonly known as the "targhino". Anyone riding on public roads without it risks fines ranging from 100 to 400 euros.
The good news is that the whole application process is online, through the Portale dell'Automobilista run by the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT). In this guide you'll find everything you need to know: what it is, how much it costs, how to apply step by step and what you risk if you don't.
What the identification plate for scooters is
The identification plate is a personal adhesive label that identifies the scooter's owner, not the vehicle itself. That means something important: the plate is tied to the tax code of the person applying, not to the scooter. If you sell your scooter, the plate doesn't automatically pass to the new owner: the registration has to be updated.
The legal reference is MIT Ministerial Decree no. 110 of 6 March 2026, published in Official Gazette no. 63 of 17 March 2026. The online platform for applications has been live since 18 March 2026.
How to apply for the plate online: step by step
Here are the steps to follow on the Portale dell'Automobilista — you can do it comfortably from a smartphone or tablet too:
1. Authentication
Log in to the official Portale dell'Automobilista site using only second-level SPID (L2) or CIE (Italian electronic ID card). No other login methods are accepted.
2. Filling in the application
Go to the section for Gestione Pratiche Online (GPO) covering urban micromobility and enter the personal details the system asks for, along with the technical specifications of your scooter.
3. Payment via PagoPA
The portal automatically generates the payment form integrated with the PagoPA system. Once the digital payment slip is settled, your application is taken in hand by the Motorizzazione Civile.
4. Electronic receipt
At the end of the process you'll receive a PDF receipt to save on your phone. This receipt, together with a copy of the application, documents your good faith if you're stopped for a check, even if you haven't yet collected the physical plate.
5. Collecting the plate
The final laminated plate can be collected from the provincial Motorizzazione offices or, if you select that option when applying, delivered straight to your home.
How much the scooter plate costs
The total cost is somewhere between 33 and 38 euros, duty stamp included. Official sources indicate a basic plate cost of around €8.66, on top of which come the additional administrative fees.
Technical requirements: your scooter must be compliant
Be careful: applying for the plate isn't enough if the scooter isn't technically compliant. To ride legally on public roads, the vehicle must meet these requirements:
- Dual brakes
- Maximum rated power of 500 W
- Factory-fitted indicators
- Speed limiter set to 20 km/h
- CE marking
A non-compliant scooter doesn't become road legal simply because it has a plate fitted.
Third-party liability insurance compulsory from 16 July 2026
As well as the plate, since 16 July 2026 third-party liability insurance has also been compulsory for anyone riding an electric scooter on public roads. The original date was 16 May, but it was pushed back by two months at ANIA's request to give insurance companies time to make the necessary technical adjustments.
Premiums can range roughly from 25 to 150 euros, depending on the cover you choose.
It's also worth remembering that a helmet has been compulsory for all electric scooter riders since 14 December 2024, with no age limit.
What you risk without a plate
Fines for riding without an identification plate range from 100 to 400 euros. In the most serious cases — for example if the motor exceeds 500 W of continuous rated power — the fine can reach 800 euros, with immediate confiscation of the vehicle.
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Italian law, as we've seen in this article, sets a speed limit of 20 km/h and a maximum power of 500 W for legal use on public roads. The user is always responsible for complying with the regulations in force in their own country and for using their vehicle appropriately for the context in which they ride.
Conclusion
Getting your electric scooter plate sorted in Italy is now an entirely digital process that you can handle yourself on the Portale dell'Automobilista in just a few steps. Between the identification plate, the technical requirements and the insurance obligation, the 2026 rules have made electric micromobility a far more regulated sector than it used to be.
If you own an electric scooter and haven't sorted this out yet, it's worth acting before you're stopped for a check: the process takes just a few minutes and saves you a hefty fine.
The information in this article is purely informative and is based on the legislation in force at the time of publication. For specific cases or questions of interpretation, we recommend consulting the Portale dell'Automobilista or an authorised intermediary.