How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Erlangen-Höchstadt (ERH, HÖS) online?

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

Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Erlangen-Höchstadt?

For online processing in the Erlangen-Höchstadt 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 ERH, HÖS license plate?

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

Vehicle transfer in Erlangen-Höchstadt

ERH HÖS· Landratsamt Erlangen-Höchstadt

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Erlangen-Höchstadt

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 Erlangen-Höchstadt

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

More digital platform services for Erlangen-Höchstadt (ERH, HÖS)

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Responsible registration office Erlangen-Höchstadt

Landratsamt Erlangen-Höchstadt – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Nägelsbachstr. 1
91052 Erlangen
Bayern

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00, Di 14:00-16:00, Do 14:00-17:30

Contact

Phone:: 09131-803-2614
Email:: zulassung@erlangen-hoechstadt.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Erlangen-Höchstadt 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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