How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Essel (HK) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Essel 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 HK license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Essel

HK· Landkreis Heidekreis

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Essel

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 Essel

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

More digital platform services for Essel (HK)

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Responsible registration office Essel

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

Vogteistr. 19
29683 Bad Fallingbostel
Niedersachsen

Opening hours: Mo-Di 08:00-16:00, Mi 08:00-13:00, Do 08:00-18:00, Fr 08:00-12:00, Sa 08:00-12:00, So geschlossen

Contact

Phone:: 05162-970-500
Email:: dienstleistungsbuero@heidekreis.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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