How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Heidelberg (HD) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Heidelberg 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 HD license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Heidelberg

HD· Stadt Heidelberg

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Heidelberg

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 Heidelberg

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

More digital platform services for Heidelberg (HD)

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Responsible registration office Heidelberg

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

Pleikartsförster Str. 116
69124 Heidelberg
Baden-Württemberg

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-12:00, Di 08:00-16:00, Mi 08:00-17:30, Do 08:00-16:00, Fr 08:00-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 06221-584-3700
Email:: kfz-zulassungen@heidelberg.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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