How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Witzenhausen (ESW, WIZ) online?

Digital entry for the Witzenhausen registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Landkreis Werra-Meißner-Kreis) is not required.

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

For online processing in the Witzenhausen 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 ESW, WIZ license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Witzenhausen

ESW WIZ· Landkreis Werra-Meißner-Kreis

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Witzenhausen

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 Witzenhausen

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

More digital platform services for Witzenhausen (ESW, WIZ)

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Responsible registration office Witzenhausen

Landkreis Werra-Meißner-Kreis – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Nordbahnhofsweg 1
37213 Witzenhausen
Hessen

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

Contact

Phone:: 05651-302-53501
Email:: zulassungsstelle@werra-meissner-kreis.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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