How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Remscheid (RS) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Remscheid 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 RS license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Remscheid

RS· Stadt Remscheid

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Remscheid

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 Remscheid

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

More digital platform services for Remscheid (RS)

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Responsible registration office Remscheid

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

Elberfelder Str. 36
42853 Remscheid
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo 07:30-13:00, Di 07:30-17:30, Mi 07:30-13:00, Do 07:30-16:00, Fr 07:30-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 02191-16-00
Email:: zulassungsbehoerde@remscheid.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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