Vehicle transfer in Recklinghausen
Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Recklinghausen? 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 Recklinghausen can be found here.
Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Recklinghausen
- 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 Recklinghausen
- How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Recklinghausen (CAS, GLA, RE) online?
- Digital entry for the Recklinghausen registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landkreis Recklinghausen) is not required.
- Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Recklinghausen?
- For online processing in the Recklinghausen 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 CAS, GLA, RE license plate?
- After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered CAS, GLA, RE license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Recklinghausen.
More digital platform services for Recklinghausen (CAS, GLA, RE)
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Responsible registration office Recklinghausen
Landkreis Recklinghausen – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.
Kurt-Schumacher-Allee 145657 Recklinghausen
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Opening hours: Mo-Di 07:15-15:00, Mi 07:15-13:00, Do 07:15-18:00, Fr 07:15-12:00
Contact
- Phone:
- 02361-530
Start Transfer of ownership in Recklinghausen 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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