How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Gelsenkirchen (GE) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Gelsenkirchen 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 GE license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Gelsenkirchen

GE· Stadt Gelsenkirchen

Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Gelsenkirchen? 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 Gelsenkirchen can be found here.

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Gelsenkirchen

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 Gelsenkirchen

How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Gelsenkirchen (GE) online?: Digital entry for the Gelsenkirchen registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Gelsenkirchen) is not required.
Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Gelsenkirchen?: For online processing in the Gelsenkirchen 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 GE license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered GE license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Gelsenkirchen.

More digital platform services for Gelsenkirchen (GE)

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Responsible registration office Gelsenkirchen

Stadt Gelsenkirchen – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Wildenbruchstr. 10
45879 Gelsenkirchen
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo-Mi 07:30-15:30, Do 07:30-17:00, Fr 07:30-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 0209-169-9595
Email:: fahrzeugzulassungen@gelsenkirchen.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Gelsenkirchen online now

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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