How quickly can I submit New 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 New registration in Wilhelmshaven?

For online processing in the Wilhelmshaven district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.

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.

New vehicle registration in Wilhelmshaven

WHV· Stadt Wilhelmshaven

Would you like to register a brand-new or first-time vehicle in Wilhelmshaven? Today you can complete the registration entirely online – no queue number and no in-person appointment at the Wilhelmshaven registration office. On this page you will find the required documents, the process and the contact details of the authority responsible for Wilhelmshaven.

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Documents required for New registration in Wilhelmshaven

Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Registration certificate part II (vehicle title)
SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax
For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents
ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper

How New registration works online

1Enter vehicle and keeper details online
2Check and reserve a personalised plate
3Sign documents digitally (eID or upload)
4Registration is filed with the authority, plates arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: New registration in Wilhelmshaven

How quickly can I submit New 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 New registration in Wilhelmshaven?: For online processing in the Wilhelmshaven district, please have the following ready: Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Registration certificate part II (vehicle title), SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax, For new cars: data confirmation / CoC documents, ID card or passport of the vehicle keeper.
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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