How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Heilbronn (Stadt) (HN) online?

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

Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Heilbronn (Stadt)?

For online processing in the Heilbronn (Stadt) 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 HN license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Heilbronn (Stadt)

HN· Stadt Heilbronn

Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Heilbronn (Stadt)? 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 Heilbronn (Stadt) can be found here.

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Heilbronn (Stadt)

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 Heilbronn (Stadt)

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

More digital platform services for Heilbronn (Stadt) (HN)

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Responsible registration office Heilbronn (Stadt)

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

Lerchenstr. 40
74072 Heilbronn
Baden-Württemberg

Opening hours: Mo-Di 07:30-15:00, Mi 07:30-18:00, Do 07:30-15:00, Fr 07:30-13:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 07131-563-636
Email:: kfz-zulassung@heilbronn.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Heilbronn (Stadt) 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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