How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Braunschweig (BS) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Braunschweig 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 BS license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Braunschweig

BS· Stadt Braunschweig

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Braunschweig

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 Braunschweig

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

More digital platform services for Braunschweig (BS)

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Responsible registration office Braunschweig

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

Porschestr. 5
38112 Braunschweig
Niedersachsen

Opening hours: Mo 08:00-16:00, Di-Fr 08:00-12:00, Sa 09:00-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 0531-470-7500
Email:: zulassungsstelle@braunschweig.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Braunschweig online now

You complete the process directly on this platform – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Documents and plates arrive by post.

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