How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Bremen-Osterholz (HB) online?

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

Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Bremen-Osterholz?

For online processing in the Bremen-Osterholz 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 Bremen.

Vehicle transfer in Bremen-Osterholz

HB· Stadt Bremen

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Bremen-Osterholz

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 Bremen-Osterholz

How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Bremen-Osterholz (HB) online?: Digital entry for the Bremen-Osterholz registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Bremen) is not required.
Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Bremen-Osterholz?: For online processing in the Bremen-Osterholz 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 Bremen.

More digital platform services for Bremen-Osterholz (HB)

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Responsible registration office Bremen-Osterholz

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

Stresemannstr. 48
28207 Bremen
Bremen

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00, Di-Do 08:00-14:45, Fr 07:30-11:00

Contact

Phone:: 0421-361-88668
Email:: zentralekfz-zulassungsbehoerde@buergeramt.bremen.de

Start Transfer of ownership in Bremen-Osterholz 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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