How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Bremerhaven-Geestemünde (HB) online?

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

Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Bremerhaven-Geestemünde?

For online processing in the Bremerhaven-Geestemünde 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 HB license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Bremerhaven-Geestemünde

HB· Stadt Bremerhaven-Nord

Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Bremerhaven-Geestemünde? 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 Bremerhaven-Geestemünde can be found here.

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Bremerhaven-Geestemünde

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 Bremerhaven-Geestemünde

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

More digital platform services for Bremerhaven-Geestemünde (HB)

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Responsible registration office Bremerhaven-Geestemünde

Stadt Bremerhaven-Nord – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Hinrich-Schmalfeldt-Str. 30
27576 Bremerhaven
Bremen

Opening hours: Mo 08:00-12:00, 15:00-17:00, Di-Do 08:00-13:00, Fr 08:00-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 0471-590-3470
Email:: buergerbuero-nord@magistrat.bremerhaven.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Bremerhaven-Geestemünde 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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