How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Karlsbad (KA) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Karlsbad 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 KA license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Karlsbad

KA· Landratsamt Karlsruhe

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Karlsbad

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 Karlsbad

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

More digital platform services for Karlsbad (KA)

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Responsible registration office Karlsbad

Landratsamt Karlsruhe – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Am Seedamm 8/1
75015 Bretten
Baden-Württemberg

Opening hours: Mo 07:30-12:00, 13:00-17:00, Di-Fr 07:30-12:00, Sa-So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 07252-86389
Email:: kfz.zulassung@landratsamt-karlsruhe.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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