How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Lichtenberg (BIW, BZ, HY, KM) online?

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

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

For online processing in the Lichtenberg 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 BIW, BZ, HY, KM license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered BIW, BZ, HY, KM license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Bautzen.

Vehicle transfer in Lichtenberg

BIW BZ HY KM· Landratsamt Bautzen

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

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Lichtenberg

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 Lichtenberg

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

More digital platform services for Lichtenberg (BIW, BZ, HY, KM)

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Responsible registration office Lichtenberg

Landratsamt Bautzen – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Tzschirnerstr. 14a
02625 Bautzen
Sachsen

Opening hours: Mo,Mi,Fr 08:30-13:00, Di,Do 08:30-18:00

Contact

Phone:: 03591-5251-36210
Email:: kfz-zulassung@lra-bautzen.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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