How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership 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 Transfer of ownership in Wilhelmshaven?

For online processing in the Wilhelmshaven 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 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 transfer in Wilhelmshaven

WHV· Stadt Wilhelmshaven

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Wilhelmshaven

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 Wilhelmshaven

How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership 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 Transfer of ownership in Wilhelmshaven?: For online processing in the Wilhelmshaven 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 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.

More digital platform services for Wilhelmshaven (WHV)

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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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