How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Elbe (WF) online?

Digital entry for the Elbe registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landkreis Wolfenbüttel) is not required.

Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Elbe?

For online processing in the Elbe district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), Previous plates (if changing the plate), SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document.

How do I receive the documents and stickers for my WF license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered WF license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Baddeckenstedt.

Vehicle transfer in Elbe

WF· Landkreis Wolfenbüttel

Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Elbe? With a transfer, the vehicle is re-registered to you or to your new place of residence. You decide whether to keep the previous plate or choose a new one. All steps, documents and the responsible authority in Elbe can be found here.

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Elbe

Registration certificate parts I and II
Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV)
Previous plates (if changing the plate)
SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document

How Transfer of ownership works online

1Enter vehicle and new keeper details
2Upload eVB and roadworthiness certificate
3Sign documents digitally
4Transfer is filed, documents arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: Transfer of ownership in Elbe

How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Elbe (WF) online?: Digital entry for the Elbe registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landkreis Wolfenbüttel) is not required.
Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Elbe?: For online processing in the Elbe district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), Previous plates (if changing the plate), SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document.
How do I receive the documents and stickers for my WF license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered WF license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Baddeckenstedt.

More digital platform services for Elbe (WF)

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Responsible registration office Elbe

Landkreis Wolfenbüttel – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Heerer Str. 28
38271 Baddeckenstedt
Niedersachsen

Opening hours: Mi 08:30-12:00, Do 08:30-12:00, 13:30-18:00, Di 08:30-12:00, Fr 08:30-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 05345-498-64
Email:: sandra.schwarze@baddeckenstetd.de

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You complete the process conveniently online with our service partner – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Plates arrive by post.

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