How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Hannover (H) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Hannover 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 H license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Hannover

H· Stadt Hannover

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Hannover

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 Hannover

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

More digital platform services for Hannover (H)

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Responsible registration office Hannover

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

Am Schützenplatz 1
30169 Hannover
Niedersachsen

Opening hours: Mo 07:30-18:00, Di-Mi 07:30-15:30, Do 07:30-18:00, Fr 07:30-12:00, Sa (ungerade KW) 08:30-12:30

Contact

Phone:: 0511-168-44539
Email:: kfz-zulassungsbehoerde@hannover-stadt.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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