How quickly can I submit De-registration for Wilhelmshaven (WHV) online?

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

Which documents do I need for De-registration in Wilhelmshaven?

For online processing in the Wilhelmshaven district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate part I, Plates with security stickers, ID card or passport.

How do I receive the documents and stickers for my WHV license plate?

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

Vehicle de-registration in Wilhelmshaven

WHV· Stadt Wilhelmshaven

Would you like to take a vehicle out of service in Wilhelmshaven? De-registration can be done online – you do not have to go to the registration office. As soon as it is de-registered, vehicle tax and insurance obligations end. Here you will find the required documents and the responsible authority in Wilhelmshaven.

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Documents required for De-registration in Wilhelmshaven

Registration certificate part I
Plates with security stickers
ID card or passport

How De-registration works online

1Enter vehicle data and plate
2Read out security codes of the stickers
3Confirm de-registration online
4Confirmation is provided digitally

Frequently asked questions: De-registration in Wilhelmshaven

How quickly can I submit De-registration for Wilhelmshaven (WHV) online?: Digital entry for the Wilhelmshaven registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Wilhelmshaven) is not required.
Which documents do I need for De-registration in Wilhelmshaven?: For online processing in the Wilhelmshaven district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate part I, Plates with security stickers, ID card or passport.
How do I receive the documents and stickers for my WHV license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered WHV license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Wilhelmshaven.

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Responsible registration office Wilhelmshaven

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

Rathausplatz 10
26382 Wilhelmshaven
Niedersachsen

Opening hours: Mo,Mi,Fr 08:00-12:30, Di 08:00-12:30, 14:00-16:00, Do 08:00-17:00

Contact

Phone:: 04421-16-0
Email:: info@stadt.wilhelmshaven.de

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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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