How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Heinsberg (ERK, GK, HS) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Heinsberg 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 ERK, GK, HS license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Heinsberg

ERK GK HS· Landkreis Heinsberg

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Heinsberg

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 Heinsberg

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

More digital platform services for Heinsberg (ERK, GK, HS)

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Responsible registration office Heinsberg

Landkreis Heinsberg – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Valkenburger Str. 45
52525 Heinsberg
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Opening hours: Mo-Mi,Fr 08:00-12:00, Mo-Mi 13:00-15:30, Di 13:00-14:30, Do 08:00-12:00 13:00-17:00

Contact

Phone:: 02452-13-3611
Email:: kfz-zulassung@kreis-heinsberg.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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